FAQs

Please refer to the care guide on how to care for your new pieces.

For my drawing and sketching I am predominately a traditional freehand drawer, favouring pencils, technical pens, markers and inks as my preferred mediums.

Ceramics are handbuilt using stoneware clay and decorated in brush glazes. Gold lustre is an onglaze added to special pieces. This a true gold material which requires a third (and sometimes forth firing).

Safety precautions are undertaken when creating all ceramic pieces within the studio.

I dabble in acrylics, gouache and oil paints for original pieces and enjoy the vibrancy and blending possibilities of these paints.

Digital illustrations are created in Procreate.

Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Designer are used for editing and colour manipulation for reproductions.

Paper
Using a number of carefully selected print suppliers both locally in Brisbane and interstate depends exclusively on the stock that I select for each job.  Due to the nature of printing and the requirement for careful storage of fine art prints, I choose to print all 'open edition' prints on a demand only basis. I do not do 'drop shipping' as I prefer to ensure the quality of each print is adhered to and that each fine art print is personally signed.  Due to this, I advise that customers allow for a 1 week turnaround (based in Australia) and 2-3 weeks internationally.

Apparel / Clothing
Art apparel is digitally printed or screen printed in bulk locally in Brisbane, Australia. All apparel is printed using eco-friendly inks and where possible I am to select suppliers that are powered by 100% renewable energy.  

Open Fine Art Prints are an open run collection with no restriction on the amount of art prints that can be reproduced for purchase. These collections will likely be associated with a charity donation affiliation to support my philanthropic passions of giving back.

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints are a restricted print run for a small number of reproduction prints. These prints are all printed at the same time and are signed, numbered (for example 1/30 'print') and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. These prints will be a little more expensive due to their 'limited edition' nature.

Yes. Originals will be for sale in the coming future. These obviously will come at a higher cost and be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity due to their unique nature. Some may bear additional costing if framed and require protective handling and courier services. All originals will be sent with tracking services.

See a print in the shop but it's not the size you are seeking, no problem! Please drop me an email and I will do my best to fulfil your request to complete a custom order. Please note there will be a small additional expense due to printing to the size requirement you are seeking. Payment details are issued by a tax invoice.

No.  Unless specified for a Limited Edition or an Original artwork, all reproduction Fine Art Prints are mailed to you unframed, in an archival clear sleeve and backing board. This is to ensure that shipping costs are kept to a minimum for you as the customer.

If you are seeking to replicate any of the artwork I have designed please note that all rights are reserved by me as the artist.

If you are seeking an ink / tattoo permission or pass, please contact me. Ink passes will be something I will contemplate for availability and possible purchase in the future.

In all cases please be respectful of me as the artist and understand that I am a small business, this is my life and my artwork is extremely personal to me. In all cases, credit should always be given and if you wish to re-share an image on social media, please do so by crediting and tagging me as the illustrator/artist in all postings.

For example:

Illustrated by Kathy Gardiner

Instagram: @kathygardiner.art / @thenakedgardiner

Hashtag: #kathygardiner #thenakedgardiner

At the end of every financial year, I will donate the money raised from the sales of purchases relating to each Give Back campaign to be donated to the specified charity.  

At the end of the financial year I will post on my social media platforms, announcing the AUD$ value of the money that has been raised and donated to the associated Give Back campaign.

As I am only a small business, I currently fall below the GST (Goods and Services Tax) threshold therefore I am not at liberty (at this time), under Australian Taxation Law, to charge GST on my items for sale.

If you have any queries relating to your order, payment or shipping charges, please email your order and contact details to thenakedgardiner@gmail.com OR alternatively any queries relating to new work + collaborations or commissions, please email kathygardiner.art@gmail.com.