HOW DO I GET PERMISSION TO USE DAWN'S ART FOR MY TATTOO or T-SHIRT or MY WEBSITE?

Read the Licensing information and contact me to use my work (text or art) for ANY PURPOSE! Copyright violations WILL be prosecuted!
If you are looking for a unique gift with my artwork imprinted on it, we have many products available featuring the art, from clothing to jewelry boxes to fridge magnets in our Gift Shop. Theft of any images or text for any use will be subject to usage fees and prosecution.

Motorcycle parts take 2 - 3 weeks from prep to clearcoat, depending on the prep work involved and the amount of detail in the artwork. Price varies depending on prep work, type of paint, and complexity of design.

All of our bike and helmet projects are clearcoated with Glasurit products by the fine folks at X-clu'sive Collision Center in Danville, Virginia. Glasurit is the recommended finish by BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi, VW, Jeep, Chrysler, and GM.

How to keep your helmet or bike looking brand new after it's been painted...

• Wash the bike regularly using only clear water for the first 30 days. After 30 days, you can use a mild dish detergent or soap and water to remove road film. Avoid harsh detergents.

• Rinse with clear water. Dry with a chamois or soft cloth.

• It's unlikely that your Glasurit finish will ever need wax. If you choose to use wax, avoid doing so for at least 3 months.

• Avoid spilling gas on the finish. In the event of a spill, allow fuel to evaporate for 1 hour. Then clean with mild detergent and water. Rinse.

SHIPPING OPTIONS  
Please note: we no longer ship outside the continental U.S.A.!
For items from the Gift Shop, you will have shipping options during checkout.

For items coming directly from our studio, we ship via UPS or FED EX and all items will be insured. If you are sending motorcycle parts to us for painting, you MUST insure them and pack them in very sturdy boxes! We will re-use the same boxes to ship the parts back to you. Please use a bit bigger box with lots of packing, or better yet, use one box placed inside another with packing between them.

Damaged Items: If there is any damage to the package when it arrives to your home, make note of damages with the carrier, take pictures, and PLEASE keep all packing materials to make a claim! If the shipper can't see how the items were packed, or how the package was damaged, you may not be able to collect on your claim.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS...HOW DO I PAY FOR MY PURCHASE?

If you order from the Gift Shop, the ordering & payment process is secure through the CafePress system.

If you order items directly from us, or wish to have motorcycle parts painted, we accept payments through PayPal. We are a verified PayPal merchant, and you can securely use your credit card, debit card or bank account to make a payment.

For all commissioned works, we ask for 50% down payment upon your acceptance of the contract terms, and the final payment plus shipping before we will send your artwork, motorcycle parts, or helmet to you. Please view the Commission Process  for more information.

You may also make a payment by mailing a check to us, but we must wait for checks to fully clear before sending any artwork. Thank you for understanding.

The Commission Process
Due to the personal nature of commissioned art pieces, they are not returnable.
I believe that great communication is the key to a successful project. With everything set on paper, there will be no question about what to expect.

1. First, I request design, colors, size info in order to create a rough sketch and quote a price. Note: Due to the amount of time it takes to produce detailed sketches for large projects (murals or highly detailed custom motorcycle projects), they require a $100 non-refundable art fee for detailed sketches. This fee will be deducted from your final bill when the project is done.

   A.  If you are having bike parts painted, I will require info about the condition of your bike tins; any deep scratches, decals, vinyl pin striping, dings, dents, or other issues will incur additional prep costs. I may also ask for clear photos of your bike to assist me in the design process.
 
   B. If you are having a portrait painted, I will need large, clear reference photos of the subject I am painting for you.

2.  I will send a quote and rough sketches to you. If need be, I will "tweak" the design.

3.  Quoted price and designs are acceptable to you.

4.  In order to accept the terms, you sign a contract which stipulates scope of work, fees, shipping information, and timetable.

5.  You pay half of total fee as down payment (non-refundable) before work begins. We accept payments through PayPal, or you can send a check or money order directly to us. (Note: work will not begin until payments clear)

6.  I complete the project, sending photos to you for approval.

7.  You give final approval of the artwork, or I will make minor changes for approval.

8.  You send final payment plus shipping/insurance costs.

9.  After your payment clears, I then ship out the artwork.

10.  You receive your artwork, and enjoy it for years! :)

Why are down payments non-refundable?
Because by the time you've made a down payment, I've invested many hours into creating a design especially for to your specifications.

Imagine this: you've worked multiple hours on a project for your boss, and then he changes his mind about going forward with it halfway through the project...he still gives you your paycheck for those hours, doesn't he? Thank you for understanding that my work time is just as important as yours, and that I deserve to put food on my table, too.

REFERENCE PHOTO EXAMPLES

Photos sent to us for portraits need to be clear and colorful, not grainy and dull! If you have "bad" photos, but like the position of the subject in them, then it's okay to send them, as long as you send additional clear photos of the subject.

BAD PHOTO (left)! Does NOT show detail or color. Do NOT send this type of photo!

Also, sending multiple photos helps me "get to know" the subject.

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