: : bio and contact : :

Visit "artist bio" page to learn more about the artist.

Feel free to contact maria if you have questions. Best way to contact is by email. Normal response time is within 1-2 hours.

E-mail: sunstone_maria@yahoo.com
Phone: +1-408-391-7275

: : artwork : :

Unless otherwise noted, the artwork presented here is original and one of a kind.

Only professional art quality paint and material have been used to create the paintings presented here. Unless otherwise noted, stretched canvas with no staples at the sides has been used and all edges are painted so that the painting does not require frame and can be hung as it is. The surface of each painting is coated with a matte or gloss varnish which protects the painting and gives a satin finish look.

Each painting is signed and dated and comes with a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Keep in mind that the color saturation of the digital images shown on the Internet may vary depending on the monitor you are using.

: : how to purchase paintings : :

Once in the online gallery, there are two ways to purchase paintings :

"Buy Now" buttons will take you to a secure page where you can see the shipping & handling fee and later pay for the painting if you would like to proceed with the purchase.

"auction" link will take you to a page where you can find the paintings currently being auctioned. Auction is an exciting way to collect art.

The auctions take place through eBay. eBay is a very large online community of people with many online art stores where you can find various pieces of art for sale, and experience the excitement of bidding on an artwork.

Search for eBay username "sunstonemaria".

See the paintings currently being auctioned .

See the feedback reviews given by previous auction winners.

: : shipping : :

Insurance is included in the shipping and handling charge. For the items that are sold directly through this online art store, the "Buy Now" buttons will take you to a checkout page where you can see the shipping and handling fee. Items sold through eBay have this information at their item description.

Paintings are shipped via express mail by air and usually arrive within 2-3 days of shipment.

After the payment is cleared, paintings are usually shipped the next morning or the other business day. PayPal is recommended for the fastest service.

The paintings are very well taken care of during packaging and shipping.

To wrap the paintings securely, bubble wrap, cardboard, kraft paper and premium quality tape are used. "Fragile" stickers are attached for added security (click at image to see larger version).

If you are close by to Gilroy, CA and would like to pick up the painting personally, shipping and handling charge is waived.

We ship internationally, too.

: : payment : :

We are PayPal Verified and fully accept PayPal online payments, with which you can send the payments securely and conveniently using your credit card or bank account.

You don't have to be a PayPal member to pay with your credit card.

The "Buy Now" buttons at this web site will take you to PayPal's secure "https" environment.

If you are not a PayPal member yet, you can click here to learn more about it. Although PayPal is the preferred payment method, you can also pay by personal check or money order/cashiers check.

: : return policy : :

Paintings can be returned within 10 days of receipt with the same method of shipping, same packaging and undamaged. Full refund is provided except shipping.

: : for artists : :

Professional quality art materials can be obtained from Dick Blick Art Materials.