Question 1

Is there a book of your artwork available?

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Well, there isn't a collection with all my drawings and paintings yet, but on this site on the "Book" page, you will find some, if available, cool graphic novels like "Kiwiland" or "L'armata vincibile". Aiming to  be published next year, "The  Blind Drawing" will be a collection of my paintings and drawings.😎

Question 2

I’ve seen your artwork on shirts before. Where can I pick some up?

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The best place now is FineArtAmerica or for special requests just drop me a message and I will answer you as soon as possible.

Question 3

What shipping costs does your work have?

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For almost the 97% of my artworks, the  shipping costs are included. Some exceptions for very large artworks that must be  calculated according to the area of the world where you are.

Question 4

I live in New Zealand, will the works arrive at my house?

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Yes,  I ship to all places in the world. No matter where you are, you can buy  my artwork and it will arrive at your home. When you place your order  and the package or box is ready, you will receive a tracking code if  it's an original work. For prints or anything else, you have to pay for  tracking in addition.

Question 5

Do you have a certificate of authenticity?

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Yes, and it will be sent along with the artwork.

Question 6

How can I pay?

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At  the moment, you have different payment systems:  1- PAYPAL 2- GooglePay 3-BANK  TRANSFER (recommended for the most expensive artworks). Just follow the payment process with the system  you like best. If you have any problems, please contact me and we will see  together how to proceed.

Question 7

How can I see your available artworks?

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Through  the menu, you can navigate through the different collections. If the  work is not available it is marked as sold, private collection or not available because it is kept in a museum.

Question 8

Do you do commissioned paintings?

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Yes,  on select occasions. I spend most of my time painting, drawing or  writing new projects. When I take on commissions, I like to have  creative control to ensure that the outcome of the painting is  consistent with my artistic vision.

Question 9

How often is a new artwork uploaded to the web?

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Recent  artworks are immediately available in a Vip Area. After a few week they will be accessible to everybody. To access the VIP area, just enter your email on the contact page and I will be sent to you for free "The Code". When a series of paintings ends,  they are loaded onto the web and can then be purchased. I am also  incorporating older works into the web catalogue. Keep your eyes peeled  as I update my website each week with new artworks.

Question 10

Can I buy the prints of your artworks?

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Yes.  On the page Prints there are a few different size. For other kind of size at the moment only on the FineArtAmerica platform. If you don't find what you are looking for, you can contact me privately and let's see  together what can be done. The other works you will see on the web are unique artworks. There is only one in the world and reproduction rights  belong to the artist. If you find prints of Michele di Erre's works on other platforms, these are fraudulent, not authorized or original.

Question 11

I am interested in your artwork but it is already sold. What can I do?

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Unfortunately  its already gone, BUT there may be an authorised print available so check in the Prints page if it's available.

Question 12

I bought a Michele di Erre work years ago but I don't have a certificate of authenticity. Can I get one?

Accepted Answer

You  are lucky to deal with a living artist.  Send me a photo of the work to confirm that it is an original and we will indicate the procedure for obtaining your certificate. 
Write to me on infomicheledierre@gmail.com

Question 13

Will you draw a custom tattoo design for me?

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I  would love to. I am quite busy with other projects but you could email  me and I will process as soon as possible your request. Check out my tattoo designs page and please feel free to use any of my artwork on  this website as tattoos. Send pics if you can.

Question 14

Will you design my album cover for my band?

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It all depends on the project and my schedule. Sometimes licensing my existing artwork can be a good option. 
Please contact me on infomicheledierre@gmail.com

Question 15

I'm an artist just starting out. Any advice on how I can improve my drawing and painting skills?

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The  best thing you could do at this stage is really refine your drawing and  layout skills. Set up still lifes to draw so you can learn light and  shadow. Draw from a model or photos of people to get all your  perspectives down. Once you have a good drawing base and good concepts,  the painting will follow. I always found studying the old masters like  Caravaggio and da Vinci was helpful and still is. Look into Art History  and the way they painted before even looking at what is going on these  days. It is far better to learn from the past and work forwards.

Question 16

What medium do you use to paint with?

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I use many different mediums, i don't have limits! Oil, acrylics and watercolour. In my drawing I use pencil, charcoal, ink, fine line pen different brand. Sometime I preper the paper with Coffe, The, vine or clay.

Question 17

What other art supplies do you recommend?

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Try everything and find out which one suits you best.

Question 18

What or who inspires you?

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Animals,  Insects, sea-life, plants, humans in their various contexts, urban  life, Miyazaki, Moebius, dottor trip, Pazienza, Manara, BlackSad,  Caravaggio, Bosh, Dr. Seuss, Christopher Moore, Harry Potter. In Bio Page you can find a list of my references.

Question 19

You must have taken a lots of drugs to come up with the ideas for your drawings. What are you on?

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In some rare and select moments I love the green. Otherwise I'm basically drug free and alcohol free.

Question 20

How long does it take for you to create a painting?

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It’s  hard to tell. Each one has it’s own characteristics and time frame to  complete. The drawings are much faster to complete in a day or a few  hours.

Question 21

Is your real name Michele di Erre?

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96% It Is.

Question 22

Any advice for aspiring artists?

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Talent  is essential as well as dedication and hard work. Don’t expect success  but work hard towards it. Try to make each piece your best. Also, watch  how you treat people and your job, keep to your deadlines and don’t  think you are God’s gift to art because there’s always going to be  somebody better than you. After all…we aren’t saving the world but we  can make it a better place.

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