Art StoreArt by Carol MayThis art store is an art painting gallery of art by Carol May sharing my original paintings and giclee art prints, both limited edition and open edition prints. I originally was an oil painter. Then one year my sister gave me a calendar of watercolor paintings. I was intrigued and wanted to try my hand at watercolor painting. I enjoyed it. 
Now I switch back and forth between doing artwork in oils and then doing artwork in watercolor. I have never had any lessons with watercolor; I taught myself by trial and error. Consequently my watercolor paintings don’t look like the traditional watercolors. I use a lot or color and a lot of paint. My paintings are not wimpy looking. They are lively and colorful. My mother and I went to oil painting classes together. We learned the ala prima method of oil paintings and that is the oil painting method I still use. I love all the beauty and wonderful things God has created for us to enjoy. It is my goal as an artist to share the wonderful gifts of God. Both in what He has created and with the gift of painting, He has given. The Art Store has three parts;
and OPEN EDITION PRINTS ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
My Original Paintings include oil and watercolor paintings of landscapes, flowers, and wildlife, including hummingbirds and butterflies.My oil paintings are on stretched archival canvas. I use permanent alkyd paints. These paints have high quality pigments bound with an alkyd resin. Alkyd paint is extremely tough and durable and looks exactly like oil painting. I have taken advantage of modern technology and I have been using alkyds for more than 20 years. I am very pleased with this media. When I started out doing watercolor paintings, I painted on traditional watercolor paper. The finished paintings must be matted and framed under glass. The paper itself, if it ever gets moisture on it, may get moldy or water stained or in the worst case scenario completely ruined. Modern technology came up with a solution. Aquabord made by Ampersand is a hardboard with archival kaolin clay applied to the surface. When the paint is thoroughly dry it is sprayed with a protective UV spray. This protects the paint from dirt or moisture. Then the painting may be framed without glass. The watercolor paintings listed here are on Aquabord, unless otherwise noted. The originals are priced.
Please inquire
on their availability; they may be SOLD. If you see other pictures of art on the Gifts of God website that you don't find in this Art Store, they may still be available as reproductions or originals. Just ask and give me the name of the painting.
LIMITED EDITION REPRODUCTIONS
These Limited Edition Reproductions are printed from my original oil or watercolor paintings. They are produced in the fine art - giclee process. Giclee prints are favored by many modern artists and art collectors. Giclees are made with many fine droplets of ink that produce artworks that are almost indistinguishable from the original painting. I hand sign and number each one. They are printed on archival paper with long lasting ultrachrome ink for many years of your enjoyment. Limited Edition reproductions are suitable for your 16x20 mat and frame. Reasonably priced at $40.00 including shipping. They are sent by US mail in a sturdy shipping tube. If you saw a painting that you don't see here,
ask about it.
I have many other art prints available that are not listed in this art store. I will be more than happy to fulfill your preferences.
OPEN EDITION PRINTS
Open Edition Prints from my original artwork paintings are produced in the fine art - giclee process on archival paper with long lasting ultrachrome ink for many years of your enjoyment. They should be matted and framed under glass and displayed out of direct sunlight. Open Edition reproductions are suitable for your 11x14 mat and frame. Redi-made mats and frames are available at frame stores, art supply stores, and large department stores. Open Edition prints are $25.00 including shipping. They are sent US mail in a sturdy shipping tube. I have reproduced many other artworks that are not listed in this art store. If you saw pictures of art on one of the painting pages that you don't see here,
please inquire.
I will be more than happy to send it to you.
ORDERING
YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED. If your order does not meet your expectations for any reason, return it within 30 days and I will be happy to refund your money when you mail it back.Order Securely with your credit card is easy by using the Pay Pal tab under the art prints you desire. Contact me about the availability of any of the original paintings in this art painting gallery. If the original painting is still available, I will send you an invoice containing a Pay Pal link. Then you may order securely with your credit card by using the Pay Pal link in your e-mail. Also, if you saw a painting on the Gifts-of-God website that is not in the Art Store, please inquire on its availability. If you wish to make other arrangements, please contact me. United States shipping is included in the price of the paintings and prints. There are many pictures of art by Carol May on this website. Please visit all of the painting pages. If you see paintings on the other pages that are not in the Art Store, please Contact Me. The originals may still be available and prints generally are available. Thank you for visiting, I am sure you will find something in the Art Store that delights you! Your Artist, Return from Art Store to Paintings
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My art paintings are usually nature and wildlife related. Seldom do I paint man made things. I have only done three people paintings in my entire painting career. 
