Jade can create an original watercolour to capture the essence of an image or idea that is personally meaningful to you. A number of approaches are possible. Discuss your ideas with Jade to determine how best to create a truly unique work of art.
Pet portraits are a special gift. Have Jade create an original watercolour portrait of a family pet, that will be treasured for years to come.
Please contact Jade at jade@artisticnuances.com for more information, or call her at (905) 576-8372 for a free estimate.
Special commissions will be shipped flat with an acid-free backing, ready for matting and framing.
50% of total price due before portrait will be started.
Final payment due before shipment or pickup of the commissioned work.
Jade Blaney retains ownership of all special commissions, until all payments are received.
Not comfortable with selecting just the right watercolour as a gift?
A unique Gift Certificate can be designed for you to give, that will allow your friend to make a personal choice.
Please contact Jade at jade@artisticnuances.com for more information.
The watercolour paintings featured on this web site are all available as prints. In some instances, however, the original painting may also be available for sale.
Please contact Jade at jade@artisticnuances.com, to enquire about specific original watercolour paintings.
For our Canadian clients, we accept payment through personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders. For clients outside of Canada, we accept only International Money Orders in either Canadian or US funds. Please note that we will have to wait for all payments to clear at the bank, before we ship your art.
Residents of Canada will have to pay the 7% GST tax. This will be added to the cost of the work of art that you purchase, at the time of purchase.
Residents of Ontario Canada will have to pay the 8% PST tax. This will be added to the cost of the work of art that you purchase, at the time of purchase.
The cost of shipping will be added to the purchasing cost. Our policy is to ship either the day that we receive payment (payment clears), or the following business day.
We ship by FedEx ground, UPS, or similar courier service, always insured.
All artwork will be shipped flat with an acid-free backing, ready for matting and framing.
We will notify you by e-mail when we have received payment and are planning to ship, and again when your package has been shipped.
Only the finest quality supplies are used to make and reproduce these paintings. The precision reproduction process results in the creation of a print that is very true to the original work of art and has a light-fast rating in excess of 90 years, when properly framed and appropriately hung.
Your satisfaction is important to us. If for any reason you are not completely happy with your purchase and choose to return it by following the process outlined in the Returns Policy (below), we will return 100% of the purchase price.
All works of art are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist.
Matting and framing information for the specific painting(s) purchased, is included with each shipment. The information includes requirements/standards for maximum protection of your art and suggested double-mat types, colors and sizes.
These are guidelines and suggestions only. We recognize that your tastes may vary or that the environment in which you display your art may require a different approach.
Please Note: Artistic Nuances will not ship matted or framed artwork, due to the increased risk of damage during shipment.
To date, no artwork has ever been returned. However, the basic process is as follows:
All returns must be authorized.
Email jade@artisticnuances.com within two days of receipt of the artwork, to obtain (by return email) a Return Authorization Number. Although you are not required to tell us why you wish to return the artwork, we would appreciate knowing.
Return the artwork by insured courier service within 14 calendar days (10 business days), in the same condition as it is shipped.
You must pay the cost of shipping and insurance to return the artwork.
Once we have received the returned artwork in undamaged condition, we will rebate 100% of the purchase price.
We will NOT rebate the costs of insuring and shipping the artwork to you.
Artistic Nuances is a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Jade Blaney.
Copyright including all reproduction rights remain with the artist.
All dialogues with the artist, requests for information, order processes, etc., should begin with an email to Jade Blaney. There will be occasions where a telephone conversation will be appropriate (for example: discussions about the specifics of a special commission). To avoid frustration on both sides however, we would suggest that the phone call be arranged in advance, by email.
Oshawa Ontario, Canada
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This website is focused on presenting the creative talents of Jade Blaney.
A professional Canadian artist, Jade has explored a variety of media over the years and is currently working with acrylic watercolour on paper. A few of her watercolours, featured on this website, are now available as reproductions. More will follow in the coming months.
Jade is also a greeting card illustrator and the author and illustrator of a series of children’s books. A focus on these areas of her work may also be added to the website at some time in the future.
The site will be "under construction" for some time to come. Every effort will be made to keep disruption to a minimum. Comments, criticism and suggestions are welcome. Please send them to: sitedesign@artisticnuances.com
This is a list of web links that Jade, or her husband John, (aka “sitedesign”) find interesting. This section will undoubtedly grow holistically over time, as the site matures.
As Jade indicated in her Welcome to the site, she “receives her inspiration from her immediate surroundings.” A major element in these surroundings is family and this particular family has a number of talented individuals. The first two links showcase two family members whose work manifests itself in web-accessible form.
Julie Kay is a freelance editor and writer, with a Master’s degree in Consciousness Studies from John F. Kennedy University in California. Julie provides a number of professional writing and editing services. Here is a link to her web site. http://www.sacredwriting.com/
"Not Dead Keith" is actually Brad Moon, currently writing articles for London Now! and progressing towards a full time career as a writer. This link points to a selection of his articles. http://nnw.ca
According to the bottom of the page, Mark Maimone's home page has not been updated since January, 2002. However, many of the links on the page have been updated and it remains one of the most eclectic home pages that I know of. Art in science, anyone? Take a look. Mark Maimone's home page
This section of the artshow.com website provides an enormous number of resources and tutorials for artists. It is an excellent starting point for all sorts of art related research and education. Resources and Tutorials for Artists
It is amazing what people will do out of pure interest or love for the topic, with little or no possibility of "return on investment." Kim Scarborough has created a web site that provides free Real Audio and MP3 recordings of The Mercury Theatre On The Air, a show featuring the acclaimed New York drama company founded by Orson Welles and John Houseman. Available episodes were originally aired from 1938 to 1940 and include the famous War of the Worlds broadcast. Enjoy. The Mercury Theatre on the Air
Note: you should probably read the FAQ section of the site before downloading any dramas.
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