About this Product
This beautiful journal has been created for lots of uses. It can be used as a sketch pad, journal or diary. Use it as a watercolor sketch pad or to write a book. These notebooks are perfect for everyday use. They are light weight and will fit nicely into a school backpack, briefcase, or suitcase. Take these books anywhere to remember special moments on a vacation, start writing a story or draw & capture that next painting. I was inspired to develop these journals to meet the needs of creatives, students, writers & professionals. You can personalize this book, by choosing the combination of papers that fits your needs. This journal would be a wonderful gift for mom, dad, a college student, an artist, a writer, a pastor or a businessperson. So many possibilities!
NOTEBOOK PAPER COMBINATION CHOICES by clicking PAPER SHEETS:
- DRAWING PAPER ONLY - 85 sheets. (170 pages)
- COLLEGE LINED WRITING PAPER ONLY- 110 lined sheets. (220 pages)
- WATERCOLOR PAPER ONLY. Please note- This is student grade paper for sketching only, not a complete watercolor painting. The paper will buckle and be ruined if too much water is used. - 85 sheets. (170 pages)
- COLLEGE LINED & DRAWING - 45 sheets of heavy weight drawing paper & 65 sheets of lined writing paper. (110 sheets or 220 pages)
- DRAWING - 50 Sheets/ WATERCOLOR PAPER- 50 Sheets (100 Pages)
- LINED WRITING - 60 Sheets/ WATERCOLOR PAPER -40 Sheets (100 Pages)
- WRITE/DRAW/PAINT- COLLEGE LINED - 50 Sheets/ DRAWING- 25 Sheets/ WATERCOLOR PAPER 90lb- 25 Sheets (100 pages)
More about the Journals:
- The notebooks have a coil binding.
- This journal is NOT refillable.
- The notebooks measure approximately 5x7 inches.
- The book cover is a print made from the artists original painting.
- Order includes a pen with black ink and/or a number 2 pencil for sketching. I am not including a paint brush.
- Attached to the top coil is a braided and decorated bookmark with a charm attached on the end.
- I add acid free craft paper to the back of the front cover and front of the back cover.
- Each journal is a unique book.
- This listing is for a journal that is VERTICAL.
Good to know about shipping:
- I begin preparing your order right away.
- I use USPS for my shop's mailings for both domestic & international.
- I take care in making sure your item gets to you in great shape. I will ship your order in a rigid white mailer. It will be protected in a white gift bag.
- These notebooks are handmade. I print out the cover made from my original artwork, laminate, prepare the paper and assemble and ship from my studio.
- It will take me approximately 1- 2 days to make your new journal(s). You then can expect your package in approximately 3 - 5 business days.
Thank you for looking. I hope you find this journal to be a useful and fun addition to your life or someone else’s!
Christina
Christina Vilgiate Art
Meet the Maker
My name is Christina Vilgiate. I have been an artist, painting watercolors and acrylics for 27 years. I fell in love with these mediums because of their flexibility and beauty. My travels, animals, flowers, gardens, the zoo and so much more are where I find my inspirations for paintings.
How it’s Made
Welcome! I make these journals by hand in my studio per order. The covers are created from 5x7 prints made from my original artwork. I cut each style of paper- lined, drawing & 90lb watercolor paper. I add craft paper to the back of the front cover and to the back cover. I work to create a book that is colorful and flows well color wise. The journals are bound using my Cinch. I laminate the front and back cover to extend the life of the journal. It takes me 1 to 2 days to get your new journal ready.
Shop Policies
Processing time- It will take 1 – 2 days to prepare your order.
Cancellations- I accept cancellations. Buyers are responsible to cancel within 24hrs of placing their orders.
Exchanges- I do not accept exchanges.
Returns- I accept returns within 14 days. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and any loss in value if an item isn't returned in its original condition. Once the art is received, I will process a refund.
Replacement- If an order is damaged in shipping and with verification, the item will be replaced upon request and communication with the seller. The buyer is responsible for sending verification of all damage. CVA reserves the right to refuse replacement if damage is not verified.
Shipping- Estimated delivery dates will be on each order. I am not responsible for shipping delays due to holidays, post office closures, disasters, or weather events. I will ship quickly once I have prepared your order.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Do I accept commissions?
Yes, I do accept commissions. When a buyer requests an original watercolor painting, there will be a short contract to sign. The contract will contain basic information. What the buyer wants painted, the size of the painting, how long the art will take, shipping information, care information, date of the order, date the art is needed, materials used and price. My price for commissions is based on square inches + creation fee ($60.00). For example, an original hand painted 8x10 watercolor would be $80.00 (8x10) +$60.00 for a total of $140.00. This covers the cost of materials, shipping, and a small wage for the artist’s time. This does not include tax. When the order is created and placed on goimagine, the subsequent tax will be the responsibility of the buyer when they complete payment. Once the contract is signed and good communication about the painting is established the artist will begin immediately to create that special piece.
2. Can I request a custom size I do not see on a listing?
Yes! In my studio, I can print sizes up to 13x19 inches. If a listing does not have the size you need, please contact me on goimagine. I am happy to help with custom sizes.
Please note that a new size must be added to the listing before you can purchase it. I will contact you when that is done, and you can make your purchase. A custom print size will not be created without purchase. If you would like a very large print, larger than 13x19 in, I have to order one. I use Giclee Today in Pennsylvania to make large prints that are shipped to me. They are a company I have trusted to make gorgeous prints for me for the last 5 years. The processing time for these large prints is 10 days to be mailed to me. Then after I receive my order, I quickly put your order together and mail it out to you. I will sign the back of the print.
3. What papers do you use?
I use two papers right now for all my printing. I am hoping to add more papers in the future.
1. Epson Watercolor paper. It is 190gsm, bright white and slightly textured. Prints are beautiful and look like the original watercolor.
2. Premier Art Fine Art Paper. This paper is acid free, bright white and 230gsm. Prints are vivid and provide a stunning print that will last a very long time.
Privacy and how I protect your information:
Christina Vilgiate Art is based in both Spokane, Washington, USA and Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA and has been selling watercolor paintings, acrylic paintings and prints on since 2016. She sells in the United States. Christina uses goimagine’s shipping partner to fulfill her orders and further USPS. Christina uses goimagine to host buyers’ personal information.
This Privacy Policy describes how and when I collect, use, and share information when you purchase an item from me, contact me, or otherwise use my services through goimagine or its related sites and services.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that I do not own or control, including goimagine or any third-party services you access through goimagine. You can reference the goimagine Privacy Policy to learn more about its privacy practices.
Information I Collect
To fulfil your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorized goimagine to provide to me), such as your name, email address, postal address, payment information, and the details of the product that you’re ordering. You may also choose to provide me with additional personal information (for a custom painting, for example), if you contact me directly.
Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It
I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
as needed to provide my services, such as when I use your information to fulfil your order, to settle disputes, or to provide customer support.
if necessary to comply with a legal obligation or court order or in connection with a legal claim, such as retaining information about your purchases if required by tax law; and as necessary for the purpose of my legitimate interests, if those legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights or interests, such as 1) providing and improving my services. I use your information to provide the services you requested and in my legitimate interest to improve my services; and 2) Compliance with the goimagine Policy and Terms of Use. I use your information as necessary to comply with my obligations under the goimagine Seller Policy and Terms of Use.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Information about my customers is important to my business. I only share your personal information for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:
Goimagine- I share information with goimagine as necessary to provide you with my services and comply with my obligations under both the goimagine Seller Policy and the goimagine Terms of Use.
Service providers. I engage certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to my shop, such as delivery and Printing companies. I will share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.
Business transfers. If I sell or merge my business, I may disclose your information as part of that transaction, only to the extent permitted by law.
Compliance with laws. I may collect, use, retain, and share your information if I have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to: (a) respond to legal process or to government requests; (b) enforce my agreements, terms and policies; (c) prevent, investigate, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property, and safety of my customers, or others.
Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with my services and as described in my Privacy Policy. However, I may also be required to retain this information to comply with my legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce my agreements. I generally keep your data for the following time period: 4 years.
Your Rights
If you reside in the US or certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. I describe these rights below:
Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me using the contact information below.
Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where I am required to store data for legal reasons) I will generally delete your personal information upon request.
Object. You can object to (i) my processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from me after providing your express consent to receive them. In such cases, I will delete your personal information unless I have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.
How to Contact Me
For purposes of United States Privacy Protection Laws I, Christina Vilgiate, am the data controller of your personal information.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at
cvilgiate@hotmail.com.
Alternately, you may mail me at:
Vilgiate Art 5330 Aubrey Way, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919
And you can contact me on goimagine as well.
