Sustainability Information
I am very conscious of our connection with nature and the importance of looking after it. Of course, by creating art I am creating products. However, I am trying my best to do this in the most conscious way possible, and much thought has gone into the design and creation of my products and packaging.
Greetings Cards
I have selected a print lab with a focus on eco-friendly printing practices. Additionally, the greetings cards as well as their envelopes are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and both are also curbside recyclable.
Consideration has also been given to the packaging elements I use to ship them to you:
- Mailing envelope is curbside recyclable
- Embossed sticker is curbside recyclable
- Ribbon is made from wood fibre, is reusable and industrial compostable
(I am trying to find an alternative that is home compostable, stay
tuned)
- Thank you note is curbside recyclable
Fine Art Prints
All Fine Art Prints are printed on Ilford Galerie Smooth Cotton 310gsm, which is archival quality, by a professional print lab. When paired with professional framing, the intention behind these Fine Art Prints is to create an artwork that will last a lifetime.
A combination of practical and sustainable considerations inform the way that the fine art prints are packaged and shipped. It's important to me that the artwork is protected from the elements as well as any rough handling throughout the journey, so that it arrives to you in beautiful condition. I will always use the most environmentally friendly options available to me at the time, and the way I package and ship these will continue to evolve.
International Orders
Greetings Cards can be shipped outside of Australia through a purchase through the website.
At the moment, orders outside of Australia for Fine Art Prints are done on application, depending on item and destination. Please contact me via the Contact Form or email info@ashleighelle.art to chat.
Framing options are not currently available for deliveries outside Australia.
Shipping information
Within Australia
Greetings Cards: Free standard delivery (within Australia only)
Fine Art Prints (postage and packaging): Flat rate standard delivery AUD$15
Free standard delivery for fine art prints within Australia for orders over AUD$300
Outside Australia
Greetings Cards: Flat rate standard delivery AUD$10
Fine Art Prints: Overseas orders are done on application, depending on item and destination. Please contact me via the Contact Form or email info@ashleighelle.art to chat.
All orders are shipped from Perth, Western Australia. All orders will be shipped as Standard (3-7 days). Currently, I do not offer Express Shipping.
Please take note of the dispatching timeframes below in addition to the shipping timeframes.
Care Instructions
Please refrain from handling your unframed print using bare hands, as the oils from our skin can blemish the artwork, and it is so easy to scratch the artwork without realising.
Professionally framing your fine art prints is highly recommended as it will ensure the longevity of the artwork.
If you've ordered an unframed print, I highly recommend getting it straight to a professional framer.
However, if you are framing it yourself, always handle the print using the white handling border, and even better use clean cotton gloves if you have some handy.
It is recommended that the artwork is displayed away from direct sunlight, as this can make the colours fade overtime.
Printing
I use a professional print lab based in Perth Western Australia for all fine art printing.
All of my fine art prints are printed on Ilford Galerie Smooth Cotton 310gsm fine art paper. It has a beautiful texture that elevates the print from a photograph to an artwork.
I do not offer digital files.
Framing
Yes I do offer framing. Please contact me for framing or larger print size requests, via the Contact Form or email info@ashleighelle.art
Framing options are not currently available for deliveries outside Australia.
Dispatching
Greetings Cards:
Greetings Cards are dispatched within 2 business days.
Printing and framing:
All fine art printing and framing are completed by a third party professional print lab based in Perth, Western Australia. Any print orders require a 7 business day production time, and any framing orders require a 23 business day production time.
All orders are dispatched and shipped from Perth, Western Australia.