Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Scratchboard Artwork goes Germany!

The three scratchboard drawings below, 'Just Down the Road', 'Winter Moonrise', and 'Hillside Garden', have been purchased by a customer in Germany. I now have art in two countries outside the United States: Germany and Italy. I've been a bit hesitant about selling and shipping my art outside of the USA. Figuring out the best way to ship, calculating the cost, having my artwork go thru customs and waiting for it to arrive safely to its new owner, left me wondering if it was worth it. USPS Priority Mail makes the shipping decision part of it easier now. And though there are some countries I probably wouldn't ship to, and I still have customs to deal with, the excitement of having my art in another country makes it worth a little bit of stress. :o) Click on the images to be taken to their webpage for more information. And as always, you can contact me with any comments or questions you might have.

Just Down the Road, Original Miniature Scratchboard Art

Winter Moonrise, Original Miniature Scratchboard Art

Hillside Garden, Original Scratchboard Art

6 comments:

Eric D. Greene said...

Hi Denise, congratulations on going international! :D

I was wondering while reading your post - what materials did you use for packaging?

- Eric

Denise M. DesLauriers said...

Thanks Eric! First I wrap each board in acid free paper and sandwich them between pieces of foam core. I shrink wrap all together, then sandwich that with cardboard and wrap with bubble wrap till package fits solidly into the box. Then I use foam peanuts to fill any open spaces. I want the whole package to be as light weight as possible and yet very solid so it is hard to bend or smash.

Denise :o)

Marion said...

Congratulations, Denise, how exciting for you! Your art draws me back again and again, I love it!

Denise M. DesLauriers said...

Thanks Marion! :oD

Betty Refour said...

these are beautiful! congratulations

Denise M. DesLauriers said...

Thanks Betty! :o)