7873 N. Oak Ridge Road
Morgantown, IN 46160

(812) 597-5309
gallery@vanvleckstudio.com

COMMISSION INFORMATION FOR PAINTING AND CLAY
and POTTERY MICROWAVE INFORMATION

Sheryl accepts commissions that are in keeping with the style of work she creates.

For information regarding commissions, please contact the studio by e-mail : PLEASE NOTE: If you click on an email, you will need to delete the words STOPSPAM that shows up in the address of the email you are sending. The reason for this is that I am receiving something like thirty emails a day promising things I don't even want to think about. This wording is an effort to stop that,
or by land mail at:
VanVleck Studio
7873 N. Oak Ridge Road
Morgantown, IN 46160-9293

or by phone: (812) 597-5309.

It is good to have in mind, prior to contacting Sheryl:

for Paintings:
The medium you wish your work to be: Oil, Pastel, Prismacolor pencils or graphite
The size you wish your painting to be
The complexity your work will be. A simple bust portrait of one person will be the least expensive. The price will rise as you add background, more of the body and/or more people.

Finally: We will discuss the price and payment plan for your commission. There are several stages for clients approval of the work.

CUPS-giraffe, frog, zebra for Pottery and sculptures:
Consider the type of pottery you would like; functional or sculptural.
What animal(s) would you like to decorate it?
What approximate colors would you like? You can always send a color sample to the studio.
If functional; do you want a cup, bowl, plate, serving dish, lidded jar, or etc.
What animal or animals would you like to decorate your functional piece?

For functional pottery, Sheryl usually creates several pieces in keeping with the customer's request. A photo of the work will be e-mailed or snail mailed to the customer for approval and so that they can choose which of the pieces they wish to purchase. This way customer satisfaction is ensured. After approval, you may pay by credit card, check or paypal. Your work will be shipped upon receipt of payment. We have a thirty day return policy on functional pottery work.

While the studio is listed as closed January through March, VanVleck Studio is actually open as long as Sheryl is on the property. Please keep in mind that there is the occasional shopping day, visit to relatives and art show to do. We welcome your visit anytime. The hours are generally 10am to 6pm, 7 days a week. We would hate for you to make a long trip to the studio and have no one there to welcome you. So you may e-mail the Studio ahead of time at: VanVleck Studio e-mail or phone us at 812-597-5309. Otherwise, just drop by.

MICROWAVABLE, OVEN USE and FOOD SAFETY
At this time, all pottery is created using low fire clays fired to approximately 1987^oF. It can be used in the microwave or oven, however the clay is not technically microwaveable clay. This means that the clay may get warm or hot from the temperature of the food heated just as it would in an oven. You should always test how hot a cup handle or bowl is before taking it out of the microwave. I heat my cup of tea in the microwave every day. However, pottery is not meant to be placed in the freezer. Pottery that is intended to be used for food is glazed using purchased "food safe" glazes.