Artwork FAQs:

General Questions

Can artworks purchased from Equus Studio be altered? Who retains the copyright once an artwork is purchased?

• Alterations, customizations, and copying or reproducing any artwork from Equus Studio is prohibited. All rights are retained by Jen Pratt, the artist.

Can I pick the work up instead of having it shipped?

• You can do a local pickup for artworks at no charge for shipping. If you use PayPal or Google Checkout as your payment option, you will need to pay approximately 5 days in advance of picking up the artworks.

Limited Edition Prints

What is the process used to create the limited edition prints?

• All limited edition prints are archival, professional quality prints, printed from a Canon Pixma Pro9500 printer. The printer uses a 10-color pigment ink system that resists the damaging effects of light for up to 100 years. Images will be printed onto a semi-gloss or matte photo paper which is archival in nature and resists the yellowing effects of age.

Quality of prints?

• Limited edition prints from Equus Studio are archival, long lasting, and of professional photo lab quality. Each print shows exceptional detail and is indistinguishable from the original from which it is taken.

Fired Clay Sculptures

How long do clay sculptures last?

• There are many examples of clay sculptures lasting for hundreds, sometimes thousands of years. Many horse sculptures are still around from ancient Chinese dynasties, dating back hundreds of years. There are exhibitions even today at major metropolitan museums showcasing ceramic sculptures from West Mexico dating back to 300 - 400 B.C., almost two thousand years ago. In its fired form, clay is very durable, and when kept in a home environment can be passed down generation after generation.

How do I care for a sculpture?

• Ceramic sculptures are very easy to take care of . The best way to handle them is to pick them up with one hand by the bulkiest part of the body (the neck under the chin for horse heads, the main part of the body for figures). Use the other hand to support the bottom of the base.
• Cleaning the sculptures is simply done by dusting them with a soft feather duster. Be gentle around delicate areas such as the ears or legs. Occasionally you can wipe them down with a soft damp cloth. Use water only - chemicals and cleaning agents can damage the finish. Do not leave standing water on the sculpture or on its base.

Can a sculpture be fixed if it is damaged?

• Ceramic sculptures can be fixed. Pieces can be reattached without a seam, so the sculpture looks as if it was never broken. When repainted the sculpture will look seamless - but may not be exactly as it was before the break. If a sculpture has been damaged during shipping, please see the Orders & Returns page. Contact me for repair questions, and keep in mind that I only repair my own artworks, and shipping can damage an artwork - a piece that's repairable may not be repairable once it has been shipped.

How are ceramic sculptures made?

• See my Clay Demonstration Site to learn how my sculptures are made and get detailed information on the sculpture process.

Can I place the sculpture outside?

• Sudden temperature changes can damage a sculpture by destroying it's adhesion to the base and water can damage the finish. Clay sculptures, like most fine artworks, should be kept in a climate controlled area without excessive levels of humidity.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me. Your questions will be answered by email and may be added to this list to help others!

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