Everything you needed to know about Paintmonkey Studios...and probably less!
Shipping
Packages are sent using USPS. There may be some delay as they are experiencing problems from being run by a complete knob right now. All Packages will be sent out within 7-10 business days.
Returns/Exchanges
If your item was damaged, lost/stolen in transit, or incorrect, simply get in touch with the contact form & email to get your issue resolved. For damaged or incorrect items, please include a photo of the item for reference.
Holiday Shipping
Before ordering for holidays or a specific event like a birthday, please order well in advance to be sure it arrives on time. I’m a one monkey show.
What tools do you use?
I am almost exclusively a traditional artist. I use Micron ink pens, color pencils and markers, watercolor, acrylic paints, and even Bic ballpoint pens. I try new materials all the time (note to art supply companies…I am ABSOLUTELY open to reviewing your stuff. Message me.) I DO use some digital coloring but it is usually on top of a traditionally drawn piece. Some things that people use don’t work as well for me and vice-versa. Just try out a bunch of stuff…you will find something that fits your style!
Did you have formal art training?
I do. I earned my A.A. (drawing/painting) from Young Harris College and my B.F.A. (drawing/painting) from LaGrange College.
I wanted an art degree but I also wanted a liberal arts education as I didn’t know much about the world when I was younger. It gave me a different perspective than if I had focused solely on art. Again, different people have different opinions and I’m sure I didn’t get everything that art college people got but again…vice-versa.
Do you have any advice?
I’ve learned as much (or more) AFTER I got out of school. Never stop learning.
Follow favorite artists, YouTube tutorials, just go to the library and pick out a random art book.
Heck…just following James Gurney (Dinotopia) or Aaron Blaise will give you a head start like no other!
