Hazards

Learning curves come in various sizes and shapes. They take form according to the amount of fear attached. A few short months ago I had no clue how to ship a painting anywhere. That curve was straight up to disappearing. Now I know how to build a box to suit the size of the pieces being sent and usually there is little or no damage as a result. However, there does seem to be a correlation between the label “Fragile” and the number of times a piece is damaged. This not only applies to paintings but to any fragile object I might wish to send to anyone. This particular watercolour, being watercolour, required a frame that includes glass to protect the paper upon which the colour resides. It was the first time the shippers had put the dreaded label “Fragile” on the box and the way I received it indicates, unfortunately, that the painting arrived for the show in Vancouver already damaged. Sigh. Just recently another artist suggested Plexiglas for shipments. This could be a very good alternative, as I seem to be breaking things lately. I suspect the cost will restrict the choice to shipping only and that is just fine. This learning curve is much shorter and not nearly so steep. Life is good.