About the Painting: This is an original mixed media painting by artist Sandy Clifton. Paints used: oil, acrylic, and watercolors This painting is called "Black Horizon " Size: 24 x 30 Signed by: Sandy Clifton Created: February 2014 Location: Colorado When will you ship: This painting was finished on 2-17- 14 The painting will need to rest for 2 weeks before shipping. In this time frame it will give me time to get the shipping materials as well. Shipping in this time frame will not have a varnish applied to painting. Paintings take anywhere from 6 months to a year to fully dry with oil paints. Please be careful once receiving painting. Lighting: In different lighting situations painting may appear lighter or darker than photos shown. Adjust lighting accordingly to achieve the affect you desire in your home. Varnish: I can apply a permanent varnish but painting will need to sit for at least 6 months before applying. If you need the painting sooner a temporary varnish can be applied 3 weeks after painting is finished. If you would like to apply the varnish your self you can do so but wait at least 6 months after receiving the painting before applying. Please indicate what you would like for me to do on this subject. Canvas: Fredrix Pro Linen Stretched Canvas 7/8" 24X30 Fredrix pro-series canvases are made with the highest quality materials, by using the best techniques! Fredrix Pro Oil Primed Canvases feature a medium textured, pure Belgian linen canvas. There is no need to prepare the canvas for oil painting, because it has already been primed by hand, the old fashioned way! The stretcher bars of Fredrix Pro Oil Primed Canvases are kiln dried and double reinforced to prevent the canvas from ever warping. These oil-primed canvases are acid-free, stapled on the back and dedicated to increasing the depth, dimension and overall longevity of your oil painting!