Frequently Asked Questions
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I create original paintings inspired by intuition, nature, symbolism, personal stories, and spiritual connection. My work includes original artworks, commissioned paintings, and Animal Spirit Guide Paintings. I sometimes incorporate mixed media and finish in oil paint.
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Yes. Each artwork is an original hand-painted piece created by Lydia Beker Art unless otherwise stated.
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Yes. I accept a limited number of commissions throughout the year.
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The process generally includes:
• Initial consultation
• Concept discussion
• Deposit payment
• Creation of the artwork
• Progress update
• Final approval
• DeliveryFurther information can be found on the Commission Terms page.
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A 50 % deposit is generally required before work begins.
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Yes. Feedback is welcomed during agreed review stages.
Minor adjustments can usually be accommodated. Significant changes outside the original brief may incur additional fees.
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Because commissioned artworks are personalised, deposits will generally not be refunded once work has commenced.
Please refer to the Commission Terms and Returns & Refund Policy for full details.
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An Animal Spirit Guide Painting is a personalised artwork created through my creative and intuitive process, inspired by symbolic animal energies and personal reflection.
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No. Guidance about the process and requirements will be discussed before work begins. I will be intuitively guided to receive a message from one of your animal guides.
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Yes. Animal Spirit Guide Paintings are custom artworks and are subject to the Commission Terms.
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Yes. Afterpay and Payment plans may be available on selected original artworks over $800
Afterpay may be selected at checkout.
You will be required to fill out a form to enquire about Payment plans.
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A 30% deposit is required to reserve the artwork.
A 50% deposit would be required for a custom painting.
The remaining balance is generally paid over a period of approximately 6–8 weeks.
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Extensions may be considered in special circumstances and at the discretion of Lydia Beker Art. I will endeavour to reach an amicable agreement.
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Artwork is shipped once full payment has been received.
For full details, please refer to the Payment Plan Policy, Commission terms and Terms of service.
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Yes. Lydia Beker Art ships within Australia and internationally. For international shipping larger pieces may be rolled and shipped in a tube due to international shipping costs.
Please refer to the Shipping and Handling policy.
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Delivery times may vary depending on type of artwork purchased, the destination, customs processing, and postal services. Please refer to the Shipping and Handling policy.
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Please contact Lydia Beker Art as soon as possible and provide photographs of any damage. Appropriate solutions will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Please refer to the Shipping and Handling policy.
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Any customs duties, taxes, import charges, or fees imposed by the destination country are the responsibility of the purchaser.
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No. Change-of-mind returns are not generally accepted.
This does not affect rights available under Australian Consumer Law.
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Please contact Lydia Beker Art as soon as possible and provide photographs of the damage.
Each situation will be assessed individually in accordance with applicable consumer rights and the Returns & Refund Policy.
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No. Purchasing an artwork does not transfer copyright.
Copyright remains with Lydia Beker Art unless otherwise agreed in writing.
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No. Artwork may not be reproduced, published, distributed, or used commercially without written permission.
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Please get in touch via the Contact Page and I will be happy to assist.