Frequently Asked Questions

If you're interested in hiring me for a Live Wedding Painting, other Live Event Painting or a Collaborative Painting, please contact me with details of your event including event date, type of event, location, and number of guests expected. I will then get back to you with a price estimate. I'd also be happy to schedule a phone call to discuss details of your event and answer any questions.

I am based in Northern Virginia and most of the weddings, receptions and other live events I paint are in the Washington, DC area, including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Alexandria, Prince William County, Frederick County, and Rappahannock County in Virginia. 

In Maryland, I cover Montgomery County, Charles County, Prince George's County, Frederick County, Washington County, Allegany County, Garrett County, Carroll County, Howard County, and the Baltimore, MD area.

If your live event is in another location, I definitely would consider traveling in order to do it! Please contact me with details of your event.

Yes, Artisticdawning is licensed in the Town of Herndon, VA, and my business insurance includes both damage and liability coverage. If your venue requests it, I'm happy to provide proof of insurance coverage. Please contact me with any additional questions.

I'm still working on setting up my store, so direct online purchasing is not currently available. If you're interested in buying a painting from the Gallery, please contact me with details of the painting you're interested in and the delivery address if you want the piece shipped. I also offer local pick-up and delivery.

Each painting in the Gallery has the purchase price listed in the caption. Pieces that are no longer available say "SOLD." Unless otherwise noted, paintings are sold unframed.

Please note that listed prices do not include 6% Virginia sales tax, which will be added to all sales delivered to Virginia addresses or picked up from my studio.

Listed prices also do not include shipping costs, which vary based on the size of the painting, the delivery address and whether insurance is needed. Please contact me for a shipping estimate.

For a fee, shipping is available within the continental United States. To avoid shipping charges, pick up is available at my studio in Herndon, VA. Delivery also can be arranged within the Washington, DC, area at a mutually agreed upon location.

Yes! If you are in the Washington, DC, area and want to see a painting in person before making a purchase, please contact me to arrange a viewing.  

I accept payment via Zelle (preferred), Apple Cash, Venmo, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and cash (on pickup). I don't accept personal checks.

All sales are final. However, I want all customers to be happy with their purchase. So, if you are not 100% satisfied with any painting, I will exchange it, within 30 days, for another piece of equal value. The initial piece must be returned in its original condition. If the painting is a Commission or a Live Event piece, I will work with you to amend the painting, if possible.