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Get answers about shipping, sizing, framing, custom orders, and our coastal fine-art prints.
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What is Coastal Fine Art Prints (CFA)?
What is Coastal Fine Art Prints (CFA)?
Coastal Fine Art Prints is a boutique fine-art print brand created by artist Martha Brane, offering luxury coastal artwork in giclée canvas and archival cotton-rag editions. Each piece is crafted for collectors, interior designers, and homeowners seeking elevated, coastal-inspired art with exceptional print quality.
Are these prints created from original paintings?
Are these prints created from original paintings?
Yes. Every CFA print begins with Martha’s original artwork, professionally photographed and produced using museum-quality printing methods to capture the depth, texture, and emotion of the originals.
What is the difference between Canvas and Cotton Rag prints?
What is the difference between Canvas and Cotton Rag prints?
Giclée Canvas: A textured, gallery-wrapped print with optional framing. Modern, luxurious, and ready to hang.
Giclée Archival Cotton Rag: A velvety, paper-based print designed for framing behind glass or acrylic. Preferred by collectors who enjoy classic fine-art presentation.
Do you offer framing options?
Do you offer framing options?
Yes. Each product page displays all available frame colors. Scroll through the product images to see the print in each frame color and choose the one you respond to most.
Do you offer custom sizes?
Do you offer custom sizes?
Yes. Many CFA prints can be produced in custom dimensions, including oversized statement pieces. Contact us with your preferred size. Click here for details.
Can I commission an original painting?
Can I commission an original painting?
Absolutely. Commissioning an original painting allows you to select your ideal size, palette, and emotional tone while trusting Martha’s artistic process. Visit our Commissions page for details..
Shipping and Delivery
Where do you ship?
Where do you ship?
We offer free shipping within the continental United States.
For Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations, please contact us for a custom quote.
How long does shipping take?
How long does shipping take?
- Prints (Canvas & Cotton Rag): Ship within 3 business days from our production partners in California or Kentucky.
- Original Paintings: Ship within 3 business days from Gainesville, FL.
- Oversized Originals (48” and above): Ship within 7 business days via freight to ensure safe handling.
Who are your shipping carriers?
Who are your shipping carriers?
Prints are shipped via UPS, FedEx, or USPS depending on destination.
Originals typically ship via UPS or freight for oversized works.
Will I receive tracking information?
Will I receive tracking information?
Yes. As soon as your order ships, you'll receive a tracking link directly to your email.
Return and Refund Policy
What is your Return and Refund policy?
What is your Return and Refund policy?
If your Coastal Fine Art artwork doesn’t feel right in your space, you may return it within 14 days of delivery for a full refund to your original form of payment. Return shipping is on us.
Return Guidelines:
- Returns must be requested within 14 days of delivery.
- Artwork must be returned in original condition and original packaging.
- Contact customer service at contact us with your order number and reason for return. We will provide return authorization and instructions.
Refunds:
- Once we receive and inspect the returned item, a refund will be issued to your original payment method withine 3 business days.
- For questions or concerns, contact customer service at contact us.
What if my artwork arrives damaged?
What if my artwork arrives damaged?
If your artwork arrives damaged, please email us within 48 hours of delivery with photos. We will quickly replace or refund your order.
Product Quality & Care
Are the prints archival?
Are the prints archival?
Yes. Our giclée canvas and cotton rag prints use museum-grade inks and substrates designed for exceptional color accuracy and longevity.
Will the colors match what I see on my screen?
Will the colors match what I see on my screen?
While screens vary our printers use calibared equipment to ensure the closest match possible to the original artwork.
How should I care for my print?
How should I care for my print?
- Avoid direct sunlight when possible.
- Dust gently with a dry cloth.
- Do not use chemical cleaners.
View Art on Your Wall
What is View Art on Your Wall?
What is View Art on Your Wall?
Our complimentary service helps you picture your favorite artwork in your space before you order. Send us a photo of your wall, and we’ll create a mockup to give you a sense of the artwork’s size, placement, and overall look in your room.
The preview is a helpful guide. The lighting and quality of your photo, along with your screen settings, can affect how closely the colors and brightness match the artwork in person.
See sample mockup and instructions for your mockup here.
Gift Cards
Do you offer gift cards?
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes. Coastal Fine Art Prints gift cards are available in multiple denominations and may be used toward any artwork on our site, including fine art prints and original paintings.
Are gift cards digital or physcial?
Are gift cards digital or physcial?
Our standard gift cards are delivered digitally by email. We also offer elegant paper gift cards for corporate or bulk gifting.
Do you offer paper gift cards for corporate or bulk gifting?
Do you offer paper gift cards for corporate or bulk gifting?
Yes. Paper gift cards are available for corporate gifting, client appreciation, and special occasions. There is no minimum purchase required. Please contact us directly to arrange details.
Can I schedule a gift card to be sent at a later date?
Can I schedule a gift card to be sent at a later date?
Yes. Digital gift cards can be scheduled to be delivered on a future date of your choice—perfect for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations.
Do gift cards expire?
Do gift cards expire?
No. Our gift cards do not expire and may be redeemed at any time.
Can gift cards be used toward original artwork or commissions?
Can gift cards be used toward original artwork or commissions?
Yes. Gift cards may be applied toward original artwork, commissions, or fine art prints unless otherwise noted.
Are gift cards refundable?
Are gift cards refundable?
Gift cards are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Can I use more than one gift card on a purchase?
Can I use more than one gift card on a purchase?
Yes. Multiple gift cards may be applied to a single order.
What if the gift card amount does not cover the full purchase?
What if the gift card amount does not cover the full purchase?
Any remaining balance may be paid using another payment method at checkout.
Original Artwork
Are the original paintings available?
Are the original paintings available?
Yes. Select originals are offered through CFA. if an original that inspired a print is available, it will appear in The Coastal Originals Collection.
Will the original look different from the print?
Will the original look different from the print?
Yes. Often in beautifully subtle ways. Original paintings carry layers of texture, movement, and light ... sometimes including metallic or iridescent elements ... that cannot be fully captured in print. As a work evolves in the studio, the artist may also refine color, gesture, or composition, allowing the painting to arrive at its final expression. Each original is a singular moment in time, shaped by intuition, process, and presence.
From the Studio: Insights and Inspirations
The Colors You Live With Matter
We spend a great deal of time thinking about how our homes look. But perhaps an even more important question is: How does your home make you feel? Color is part of our everyday environment. It surrounds us when we wake up, when we gather with people we love, and when we return home at the end of the day. The colors we choose can help create spaces that feel joyful, peaceful, energetic, welcoming, or restorative. A few things to think about when choosing the colors you live with: Color can influence the mood of a room.Soft blues may create a feeling of calm and openness. Turquoise and aqua can feel refreshing and uplifting. Warm colors can bring energy, comfort, and a sense of welcome. Your surroundings become part of your everyday experience.We see the walls, objects, and artwork in our homes thousands of times. Choosing colors that make you feel good can add small moments of pleasure to ordinary days. Color can bring life to a quiet space.A room does not need to be filled with color to feel vibrant. Sometimes one beautiful piece of art can completely change the energy of a space. The colors you love are personal.Trends come and go. The colors that make you stop, smile, remember, or feel something belong to you. Nature offers some of the best inspiration.The blues of the ocean. The turquoise of shallow water. The warmth of sunlight. The unexpected colors of a sunset. Nature reminds us that beautiful colors were never meant to be timid. Art can change how a room feels without changing everything else.You do not always need new furniture, new paint, or an entirely new room. The right artwork can bring movement, personality, and emotion into the space you already have. Living with art is different from simply looking at it.The artwork you choose becomes part of the rhythm of your life. You pass it in the morning. You notice it from across the room. Over time, it becomes part of the feeling of home. Perhaps the most important question when choosing color or art isn't: “Does this match my room?” Maybe it is: “How do I want to feel when I walk into this room?” Calm. Joyful. Energized. Peaceful. Inspired. There is no single right answer. Only the feeling you want to live with. Choose the Feeling You Want to Live With.
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