Donna Liguria Art FAQs
Updated: September 12, 2025
- Do you accept commissions?
Yes, I love to! I have been commissioned to do a number of pieces for clients and they have come back for more! I would need to know what size of painting you are interested in, if you have a time frame in mind, and I would need at least one good photo of your subject. More photos are better and any additional bits of info help too, for example: did you want to emphasize anything in particular in the photo? Commissions are subject to my availability as well of course. - What do you like to paint the most?
Tough one to answer as I generally love creating all of my work at making it juuuuust riiiiiiight. I do like painting water scenes and animals. Getting the eyes just right feels like a righteous, "Woohooo!" - Have you always operated in the same mediums and styles?
Growing up, I mostly painted in acrylics and did oils occasionally. I have practiced recently with watercolors, but acrylics are where I am living now. As far as style, I like painting as close to exactly as I see it as I can. That's photorealism in my book. - Do you paint people?
I am not comfortable painting people at this time. I have painted in some very small images of people in a few paintings, but until I get more practice in, painting people is not my forte right now. People are hard to do! I admire those artists that can paint people AND those that can paint and sketch people that you can recognize! I'm better with aliens. - I posted a blog comment, why can't I see it? Because you typed too lightly. Kidding. I have comments set to being monitored to prevent spam posts. Yes, people still do that. So there is no need to beat up your keyboard and repost, I'll get to your comment ASAP. And thankyou by the way. I appreciate and love reading your comments/questions. Especially when they are so nice.
- What are the payment terms for commissions?
I am working on a commission contract. Typically, I take a third or a half of the quoted price to pay for materials to get started and the remainder at pickup. The deposit is nonrefundable. (More on this later) - Is there a return policy?
In my Etsy Shop, there is a return policy according to their rules. There would be no returns on custom made artworks. - Where can I shop for your paintings?
I am on Etsy and that shop is https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt. Often, I have artwork in the PWAS online art store as well. Check that out here PWAS Art Store. PWAS uses the online store for those art shows, like in some of our local libraries where that's the way we need to make the sale of the artwork on display. The libraries don't sell the artwork themselves so there is usually a QR code on display so that the potential buyer could make the purchase online. The artist is then contacted and the transfer of art can take place once those steps are in place. - Do you recommend joining an art group?
Yes, I do! There are so many wonderful benefits to joining a good art group near you. Highly recommended! - What shipping options are available, and do you ship internationally?
I am currently only shipping in the USA. - How do you prefer to be contacted and when?
Contacting me is preferably by email as I could be painting especially during the day! Text will work, but you should always give me an idea for your request and I will get back with you as soon as possible. Facebook message works too, but again, if I am painting, especially with acrylics and as fast as they dry...again, I will get back to you as soon as I can. - Do you accept visitors at your studio?
No, my studio is in my home and not open to the public. - Do you offer a Certificate of Authenticity?
Yes, I have and I can. - Where is your art currently on display? How can I see it?
To see my art in person, I would suggest Etsy, follow this blog, or even seeing what is going on through my website or even the Prince William Art Society website. I'm usually very involved in whatever PWAS shows are going on. - Are you interested in being contacted by agents or galleries?
Yes. - What sizes of prints do you offer?
I have quite a variety of prints and they are available through my Etsy page. - Do you use environmentally friendly and/or archival materials?
As much as I can - for prints, an artist must use archival materials for protection. - Do or have you accepted wholesale purchases from corporate art consultants and/or interior designers?
I haven't as yet but am open to the idea. - Do you teach any art lessons, on video?
I haven't as yet, who knows in the future! - What do you consider to be something that every artist should have?
Courage. An artist must have courage to try. Whether it is a new method, a new idea, or to get where they want to go. - What inspires you?
Nature, oceans, big blue sky, cute furry critters. - Is there a story behind your paintings?
There is always a story behind most of my paintings and they are all here on my blog. Some stories may touch you more so than another painting's stories and I hope I can describe for you what I'm thinking, what has happened, what I'm seeing or feeling myself for the work. I would look at the keyword tags and find a topic you are interested in and see which blog posts and paintings pop up. - What happened to the gallery at Stonebridge? New management was implemented in July 2023 and PWAS left. Then in late 2024 the leasing agent company went another direction and leased to another business. The Prince William Art Society has found over the years as a nonprofit art group, that using a space - usually for free or at a discount means that the space is often temporary. The art group would LOVE to find another local space for our art shows. The art culture in PWC could be so improved in the Woodbridge area!
- How long have you been blogging about your art?
Honestly, I only started this blog late 2020 so at the time of publishing, not quite a year. I appreciate the followers and the comments that people leave for me. - Are you on Social Media?Bet your booties I am! And I would appreciate your following me on my blog and on social.Facebook and on Donna Liguria Art on Facebook
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Written by Donna Liguria. Published on July 28, 2021. Updates are bound to occur.
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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.
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