Frequent questions
Payment method
I only accept PayPal. A PayPal link (or account begins as Mei****##69@hotmail.com) will be emailed to you after your inquiry. For security reasons, the link and account are not shown here.
I have good reputation since I founded www.art-virtue.com in 2004 - there has not been any single complaint for online sales and Dallas local sales/services.
No shopping cart
I could have used a shopping cart with GoDaddy Airo. Since I am providing customized art services, I make sure that every item that has a price is available and/or your request of a custom artwork will be completed in an artistic and professional manner within a reasonable time.
For some reasons, I might offer a bonus or a discount. A shopping cart usually may not work well for such situations.
Your inquiries will be answered usually within 12 hours.
Number of days to receive your order
Since this website sells premium qualities of Chinese CalligraPainting, I understand your satisfaction is paramount on the condition that I am also faithful to my artistic devotion which I never sacrifice to cater any one or any business opportunity.
For items that have a price, they will be shipped within 36 hours after PayPal payment is received and you have agreed for shipping after you have examined all details of the product pictures (or videos). A tracking number and a receipt showing a required signature for delivery with USPS will be emailed to you (about 2 or 3 days to arrive). // If you specify UPS or the like, your order will be shipped in 2 or 3 days. // I have friends who operate delivery services and they also have UPS and FedEx - they can pick up during weekends and ship on Mondays.
Depending on my "workload" as an accountant, insurance agent, art teacher, and artist -
For custom calligraphy - you will receive a preview in 5 to 8 days.
I don't take customized paintings, unless they are simple paintings on bookmarks.
The number of days listed here may be subject to change when my "workload" increases to a certain point.
Facebook & social media
I have no time to manage my main Facebook account or start an Instagram or Pinterest account.
I just organize pictures at:
Request for a duplicate
Similar but not exactly the same
When an artwork has been sold, you may request a duplicate. The duplicate will be similar in artistic style and spirit, but it's not possible for me to make them to be exactly the same.
Number of selections
For each custom order / request for a duplicate, usually I will write two times.
- If the first try reaches a very, very high artistic level that I cannot surpass myself, I may not proceed to the second try and will tell you this is the best I can do so far. If you are not satisfied, I still will write the second time.
- Except those that are lengthy, you will be offered with two versions to choose from.
- If I write twice, you may choose your favorite one. If you decide to buy both pieces, say the quote for the order is $200, the total will be $200 + 75% * $200 = $350. (I pay for the U.S. shipping and taxes.)
- I don't sell substandard work.