MARK CHURMS HELP & PRIVACY
updated 2-4-10
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Document Files) digital files which you can
download for FREE and print from your own
computer so you can easily order offline,
by phone, fax or by mail:
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us.
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to $7,500.00 US (if you order total is more
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using American Express, it is the 4 digit
number, to the right of the account number,
on the FRONT of your card). In addition we
may also contact you to confirm your details
before we process your order.

ITEMS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL FUNDS
CLEAR
(most credit card transactions take
just
3-4 days for funds to clear).
If you are at all concerned about ordering
online you can simply order by phone
with
your credit card details (English or
French
languages only please) - see below.
We are not liable for international customs
duty or fees associated with shipment
of
any goods.
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please leave a detailed message, including
your phone number (with country/area code),
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to CHECK OUTand select CHECK payment. (Standard,
Priority, Express, Recorded, Registered or
Certified Post Office Mail, International
Post or Airmail UPS, FedEx, Courier Delivery
ONLY - Sorry! We are not responsible for
lost mailings). Only US checks are accepted,
made payable to:
CHURMS CONSULTING
Mail to: CHURMS CONSULTING,
PO BOX 902
KEARNEYSVILLE
WV, 25430-0902, USA
Please note that US checks can take up to
2 weeks (or longer) for funds to clear. ITEMS
ARE NOT SHIPPED UNTIL FUNDS FULLY CLEAR.
WE ONLY ACCEPT CHECKS IN US DOLLARS DRAWN
ON A US BANK. WE DO NOT ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL CHECKS OR INTERNET
CHECKS.
For International customers we recommend
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or email address!
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have given YOUR bank, clearly print and sign
your name and provide us with your billing
and delivery address. For your added protection
credit cards will not process if details are even slightly
incorrect (Name, Tel #, billing address etc.
must be exactly as your bank has it on file
- TIP: call your bank to confirm your details
prior to placing your order.) We may also
contact you to confirm your details before
we complete your order.
We are not liable for international customs
duty or fees associated with the shipment
of any goods.
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WIRE TRANSFERS
We also accept orders for payment by wire
transfer, However there is currently
a $250.00 MINIMUM for each wire transfer. After placing your
order we will contact you with our wire transfer
details and total due (including fees, see
below):
PROCESSING FEE FOR WIRE TRANSFERS:
USA, add $25.00/ transfer
International, add $35.00/ transfer
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RETURN POLICY FOR RETAIL CUSTOMERS
If you are in any way dissatisfied with your
MarkChurms.com retail purchase please return
it in the condition received (in the original
packaging) to the below address with a copy
of your customer invoice:
Mail to:
CHURMS CONSULTING,
PO BOX 902
KEARNEYSVILLE
WV, 25430-0902, USA
RETURN WITHIN 14 DAYS OF DELIVERY & RECEIVE
FULL REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE (usually by US check). Refund does not include shipping, handling,
taxes, duty or any other fees associated
with shipments to, or from customers). We are not responsible for loss or damage
of returned items (we suggest using registered
& insured mail).
(Note : Sorry, NO $ Refunds/Return
of ANY
items purchased at SALE, DISCOUNT or
other
SPECIAL OFFER Prices, Store Credit
may be
offered instead).
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WORLDWIDE DISCOUNT SHIPPING!
Shipping and handling for Retail Customers
is in addition to any prices shown
throughout
the website but remember, the more
items
you order at one time, the more you
save
on shipping! That's because we only
charge
one DISCOUNT FLAT-RATE, no matter how many items
you may order!
but that's not all...
LIMITED TIME OFFER FREE USA SHIPPING! ART, FRAMES, PRINTS
PRIORITY MAIL /UPS GROUND TO APO / USA ONLY
(*does not include shipping books to Canada
+$9.95 by ground)
EXPRESS MAIL SHIPPING - REST OF WORLD: from $32.95 unframed items
For Framed and Unframed Art Prints, Books, Postcards or Original Artwork ordered online and shipped to USA or
(shipping is also FREE for worldwide
email
delivery of electronic files).
Priority, Express and fast International
shipping is avialable!
At 'CHECKOUT' (top right of screen on blue
bar) you will be presented with a variety
of discount shipping options, so you
can
select the one which best suits your
order.
We have also conveniently listed them
here
below along with an estimated delivery
time
in days, for your information:
RUSH ORDERS: contact us first to make sure we can get your order to you
in time!
A =SHIPMENT TIME ESTIMATE in business
days
for INSTOCK ITEMS: UNFRAMED ART PRINTS & ORIGINAL ART, POSTCARDS
B= SHIPMENT TIME ESTIMATE in business days
for BACKORDERS, CUSTOM FRAMING, REMARQUES,
RETOUCHES or CONVERSIONS etc
N/A = NOT APPLICABLE
| YOUR SHIPPING OPTIONS |
PRICE |
A
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B |
USA addresses ONLY art, prints, books, catalogs or frames
by Ground
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$0.00 |
5-14 |
14-28 |
| USA MILITARY FPO or APO addresses ONLY by US Mail (unregistered) |
$0.00 |
7-21 |
14-28 |
USA addresses for Unframed items ONLY
by *UPS 3 Day Select (NOT to P.O. Box) |
$17.95 |
4-10 |
14-28 |
USA addresses for Unframed items ONLY
by *UPS 2nd Day Air or US Express Mail |
$29.95 |
3-5 |
10-28 |
USA addresses for Unframed items ONLY
by *UPS Next Day Saver (NOT to P.O. Box)
|
$39.95 |
2-4 |
7-21 |
USA addresses for Framed items ONLY
by *UPS 3 Day Select (NOT to P.O. Box) |
$89.95 |
N/A |
10-28 |
CANADA for Unframed items ONLY
by Ground |
$9.95 |
7-14 |
N/A |
CANADA
FRAMED ART by US Airmail (size restrictions may apply) |
$89.95 |
N/A |
14-35 |
INTERNATIONAL
16 page COLOR CATALOG(s) ONLY (no other items) by US Airmail |
$12.95 |
9-28 |
N/A |
INTERNATIONAL
FRAMED ART by US Airmail (size restrictions may apply) |
$99.95 |
N/A |
14-28 |
INTERNATIONAL (including Canada)
UNFRAMED items by Express US Airmail |
$32.95 |
5-10 |
7-21 |
N/A
Payments/ Deposits (NO SHIPMENT) |
$00.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
| N/A elctronic files delivered by email only |
$00.00 |
1-3 |
N/A |
(we reserve the right to charge extra for
shipping, if an incorrect option is selected
at checkout) *Delivery Service eg; "USPS Next Day
Saver" indicates type of shipment only,
NOT the Estimated Time of Delivery (ie: for
"USPS Next Day Saver" delivery,
allow 2-4 business days for unframed art
OR 7-21 business days for custom orders and
framing).
As soon as your full payment has been processed
and your item is properly packed. We will
contact you with a UPS or Airmail tracking
number for your shipment so you can track
it online at UPS.com or USPS.com.
Most orders are shipped quickly, many go
out the day funds clear! If items are on
Backorder or temporarily out of stock when
you order, we will do our best to get them
to you as fast as we can (but please allow
2-3 weeks extra in general). If you have
a rush order please contact us BEFORE you
place your order so we can make sure that
we ship your purchase to you in time.
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YOUR PRIVACY
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confidential information you send to us will
be treated as such. Information sent through
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(this may make our website appear slower
than other unprotected websites or e-commerce
stores).
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we may email or mail you from time to time
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obligation and may remove your name from
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you are a member of markchurms.com, removing
your email address from our mailing list
will also remove your membership and member
benefits).
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been in touch with us first. If you have
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PRINT SIZES EXPLAINED
All sizes shown on this website are approximated
to the nearest inch (1'' USA = 2.54 centimeters).
Art print dimensions shown are the IMAGE
SIZE only (this does not include any border
that may be on the print). To help you visualize
the sizes of our art prints and framing we
have categorized sizes as follows:
FOLIO SIZE = ART IMAGES of 160 sq. inches or less
(eg. 8"x10" or smaller, 11"x14"
to 8"x20")
MEDIUM SIZE = ART IMAGES from 161 to 260 sq. inches
(eg. 11"x17",20"x12"
to 17"x15")
LARGE SIZE = ART IMAGES from 261 to 500 sq. inches
(eg. 15"x18", 16"x20",
18"x24", to 20"x25")
XLARGE SIZE = ART IMAGES from 501 sq. inches to 900
sq. inches
(eg. 24"x22",30"x20",
30"x24", 36"x24" to 50"x18"
or 30"x30")
Original artwork is also avialable in the
above sizes and larger sizes listed below:
XXLARGE SIZE = ART IMAGES from 901 sq. inches to 2000
sq. inches
(eg. 26"x35", 30"x40",
40"x40" to 40"x50")
XXXLARGE SIZE = ART IMAGES from 2001 sq. inches to 30000
sq. inches
(eg. 50"x50", 60"x40",
70x30" to 50"x60")
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LIMITED & OPEN EDITION PRINTS
Open Edition Prints
Prints that are not restricted in number.
These can also include Posters that are often
printed on low-grade paper stock. Posters
and Open Edition prints are often less expensive
than Limited Edition prints but are also
often of a lesser quality.
Unsigned by Artsit
Special Edition Prints
Open Edition prints that are signed and numbered
by the artist. These prints are also
not
restricted in number but are usually
of a
better quality than unsigned, open
edition
prints or posters:
Numbering Example: 101
With Artist Signature
Limited Edition Prints
Limited to a certain number of prints (usually
1150 prints or less). They may be available
in different sizes, within the same edition,
but there will never be more prints than
is stated. They are signed by the artist
and also numbered. They are more collectible
than posters or open edition prints as they
are restricted in number and generally printed
on a higher grade paper stock or even artist
canvas (AC).
Numbering Example: 101/1150 or 102/200AC
With Artist Signature
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MASTERPIECE GICLEE REPRODUCTIONS
Masterpiece Giclée reproductions are
simply
The Best of The Best! Reproduced individually
with the highest quality inks on very
heavy
watercolor paper stock (matte finish)
or
artist canvas (glossy finish) "AC"
which looks just like the texture of
an original
varnished oil painting. These reproductions
are also UV protected and the inks
are guaranteed
for 75 years to provide a lifetime
of enjoyment.
Quantities are limited and edition
sizes
are small so order today to avoid disappointment.
Each print is signed and numbered by
Mark
Churms and comes with a certificate
of authenticity,
which is also signed and numbered by
the
artist himself.
Numbering Example: 101/350 or 102/200AC
With Artist Signature
& Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTIST PROOFS (APs)
PUBLISHER: Cranston Fine Arts Prints or Markchurms.com
Paper/Card Stock Prints - Artist Proofs
The first prints to be printed are checked
by the artist for consistency of tone and
color prior to the main print run. Usually
these are the property of the artist. APs
are generally numbered out of only 50 to
100 copies. They are seen to be more collectible
than the regular limited edition prints because
the artist has checked them individually
and they are of a smaller quantity than the
regular edition.
AP Numbering Example: 10/50AP
PUBLISHER:
MarkChurms.com Giclée Art Prints
Arches or Somerset Stock (watercolor paper) - Artist Proofs
Giclée reproductions are printed individually
and are of high quality, they are even
UV
protected! The term Artist Proof, in
this
case, indicates that the print features
a
unique Remarque Pencil Sketch, handrawn
by
the artist Mark Churms, on the white
print
border. A great choice for the serious
art
print collector.
Giclée AP Numbering Example: 10/100AP
Giclée AP Remarque Pencil Sketch Example
:

With Artist Signature
& Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTIST PAINTED REMARQUES & RETOUCHES
PAINTED REMARQUE - UNQIUE ARTWORK CREATED!
Choosing a unique hand-painted addition or
alteration to a Mark Churms Giclée Canvas
Reproduction adds value and a personal touch.Your remaque will be entirely unique! No
one else will have the exact same painted
detail on thier picture! Customers often choose a new helmet, flag
or drum, etc. to be painted into the picture.
All painted remarques are hand-painted by
the artist himself. Examples of Remarques shown below:
HONOR & GLORY
(added bearskin cap) |
1298
(added Wallace Crest) |
BANNOCKBURN
(new helmet & sword) |
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With Artist Signature
& Certificate of Authenticity
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With Artist Signature
& Certificate of Authenticity
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With Artist Signature
& Certificate of Authenticity
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PAINTED RETOUCH - TEXTURED LIKE AN ORIGINAL!
The artist can paint texture on your Mark Churms Giclée Canvas Reproductions and
make it look like an original painting. He carefully adds nodules of pigment and
highlights of color to selected areas, to
give the 3D textured appearance of an original
oil painting to your canvas prints. The paints
used for this process come from the artist's
palette and are applied by the artist's own
hand. When framed, it is difficult, even
for experts, to tell the difference between
an actual original oil painting and a retouched
canvas reproduction! Examples of Retouches are shown below:
EAGLE ATTACKS
Retouch & Remarque
(new seagulls & arrows) |
LA MOSKOWA
Retouch & Remarque
(new helmet on ground) |
BANNOCKBURN
Retouch & Remarque
(new knight with lance) |
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With Artist Signature
& Certificate of Authenticity
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With Artist Signature
& Certificate of Authenticity
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With Artist Signature
& Certificate of Authenticity
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Combine a PAINTED RETOUCH with a PAINTED
REMARQUE. Images improved by the artist's
brush become unique works in themselves!
We are only able to offer this service with
MarkChurms.com GICLEE CANVAS REPRODUCTIONS.
Allow 4 weeks for drying time.
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ARTIST PAINTED SHIP CONVERSIONS
Mark Churms can actually alter the details
of many Giclée Canvas Reproductions. Upon
request, he will change details of your print!
For example many Churms WWII ship paintings,
can be altered in this fashion. He can show
a different vessel of the same class (even
in a different paint scheme). No two conversions
are ever the same! This unique service is
great for WWII veterans and their families
because excellent artwork of all types of
navy vessels is very hard to find, so contact us now for details.
Example of Artist Painted Ship conversion:
THE BIG B #72/200AC converted to
USS PITTSBURGH CA-72 1945
With Artist Signature & Certificate of Authenticity
Allow 5 weeks for research & drying time
(rush orders available on request,
at extra
charge).
CUSTOMER QUOTES:
"I wanted to tell you that I received
the painting... I was dying to open
it ...
it was worth the wait and he was left
speechless.
He got all choked up and it was hard
for
him to say what he was feeling. I guess
so
many emotions ran through him at one
time.
I didn't even think to have a camera
there
and take a few pictures. I was just
so excited
when he came home and wanted to see
the Pittsburgh.
Well, I want to thank you for a job
well
done. So well done that we had a fight
as
to where the picture was going to hang...Thank
you and I don't know if I can ever
top that
gift!!!!!!!!"
B. BOENER
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SKETCHES/ PENCIL REMARQUES
Own a unique Mark Churms original pencil
drawing, hand drawn by the artist on
the
bottom border of your paper stock art
print
(or sometimes on the certificate).
These
are very popular with our customers!
You
can even choose what you want Mark
Churms
to draw! Common customer choices include,
ships, helmets, drums, flags, weapons,
portraits,
small figures (e.g. a gun crew or cavalry)
etc. These drawings are limited in
size (height)
by the amount of border on any particular
art print, they usually are about 1"(h)
x 3"(w).
Remarque Pencil Sketch Examples:

You can also purchse larger sketches that
were done as part of the design process for
a commissioned painting, these can be found
by scrolling through out the various historical
categories of this website (see left side bar on most other pages).
Sample pencil & color studies available
for purchase
 
You can even commission larger sketches
and
drawings of your choice for more information
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MUSEUM QUALITY FRAMING

NEW SERVICE - shipped fast to your door!
You can order the picture frames shown below
directly from our website. The finished framed
item is shipped straight to your door and
ready to hang within just 7- 14 days from you online order of in-stock
prints or artwork! If you need your framed art in a hurry, just
contact us in advance - we may be able to complete
it even faster! We now even include two picture hooks to
hang it with! click here to order
NEW 1.5" Plum Wash / Gold Edge Frame

2.25" Mahogany Frame

3" Classic Gold Frame

2" Flat Linen Liner (placed inside frame, for canvas prints/originals
only)

NEW 4 1/8" Deluxe Gold Frame


CUSTOMER QUOTES:
"I got the picture - it is beautiful. It was well worth the wait. I Just wanted
to say I really appreciate it."
B. PACKER
"The framed pictures arrived today and look
great! Your framer did an excellent
job on
them and packed them very well. Very
professional.
Again I thank you"
D. PACE
"I received the painting that Friday,
and I love it. Thanks so much for your
freindly
phone calls and personal interaction
during
the process. I will Definitely check
back
often to see what other subjects you
have
captured, I may even have some in mind
one
day. Again, I do appreciate both your
work
and yourself for making the process
very
easy."
Z. PENDARVIS
"I just got the print I ordered. It
is wonderful. The packing was rated
tops
along with the communications of your
company.
Very rarely have I experienced the
level
of customer service that I have received
from you. I now have three prints on
my office
wall from Mark and I can't wait to
take down
other stuff to add to my Churms collection.
Go Mark Churms!"
M. BRADY
CUSTOM FRAMING - HUNDREDS OF CHOICES!
Want something extra special? We frame with
wholesale framers and manufacturers,
so we
actually have access to hundreds of
beautiful
frame types for your custom framing
orders!
If you would like a quote for custom
framing
in different styles or mouldings, please
contact us now with your requirements and we will send
you some images and quotes (at our
great
discount prices) by email so you can
make
your selection.
Check out our unique inventory of framed
prints that are available for purchase
today
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LARGE CUSTOM FRAMING EXAMPLES

CUSTOMER QUOTES:
"The framed paintings are fantastic. I have
had roving bands of employess checking
them
out on my walls all morning".
M. PEREZ
Let us frame your art for less! We offer quality picture framing for ANY
prints or originals! We will frame
posters
or prints by other artists, from your
own
collection or brand new purchases.
Simply measure the image area (actual picture
area, not paper size) and contact us now for a custom framing quote.Then simply send us your prints or posters
that need quality framing at discount
prices!
VARIOUS FRAMING EXAMPLES
CUSTOMER QUOTES:
"This is to let you know the framed
art arrived fine. You did a wonderful
job.
It is beautiful".
R. BREITHAUPT
Framed art is shipped to your door
by UPS
within USA, or by Airmail to the rest
of
the world. Please allow up to 28 days
for
most custom framing. To see more examples
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*(please ship art by registered and
insured
mail, we are not responsible for lost
or
damaged art that customers ship to
us)
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CARE OF YOUR ART PRINTS
Prior to framing, prints should NOT be handled
very much. If you need to hold the
print,
do so by edges only (with clean dry
hands).
They should be stored flat (if possible)
or in a sturdy tube and kept away from
water,
damp environments, bright light or
acidic
materials. Be very careful not to crease
the prints when unrolling. Always unroll
on a flat, clean surface. If in doubt
keep
the print in its shipping container
and let
the framer open it!
Frame your prints ONLY with acid-free materials
whenever possible. For the best conservation,
do not let your framer "dry-mount"
(they will know what that means) any
artwork
on paper (including limited editions
or signed
paper prints) but instead use archival
mounting
strips or hangers that just clasp the
very
edge of the artwork alone. With the
latter
methods you may see some slight buckling
of the framed paper edge due to temperature
fluctuations and grip of the mounting
strips.
However, this method of securing your
artwork
is preferred to gluing the back of
a paper
print down (which gives a perfectly
flat
finish but may not be the best way
of conserving
your paper artwork in the long run).
When
hanging finished frames always use
two picture
hooks (instead of just one hook) placed
about
6-12 inches apart, for a more balanced
and
adjustable hanging. When the frame
is hung
on the wall, place a spirit level on
the
top frame edge to make sure the frame
is
level (be careful not to drop the level
or
scratch the frame)!
Never place any art in direct sunlight (watch
out for early morning, winter sunlight
in
particular) or fluorescent light sources
that may fade the colors rapidly.
CARE OF ORIGINAL ART
Original art, paintings or drawings should
also be framed only with acid free
materials
and hung out of direct sunlight or
fluorescent
light. They should be kept free from
damp
environments, heaters and water.
Mark Churms Original oil paintings should
be varnished approximately 12 months
after
completion, allowing all the pigments
time
to dry out completely. Varnishing should
be done by a professional picture restorer
or experienced picture framer only.
The art
should be removed from the frame and
varnished
with Clear Artist's Picture Varnish
(oil
based). The varnish should be applied
flat,
in several coats, with care not to
let dust
settle on the painting. I would recommend
using a gloss varnish (as it is the
toughest)
for all but the final coat (if you
want matte
or eggshell finish that should be applied
last). Once properly dry the varnished
art
can then be re-hung.
Though this service is not included in the
price of commissioned artwork, Mark
Churms
is available to varnish any of his
previously
purchased paintings (for a fee). For
information
on this varnishing service contact
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