Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located? 

I live and work in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, on James Island. It is part of the beautiful area around Charleston. 

Where can I see the art in person?

My work can be found in Charlotte, NC at the Ballantyne Resort Gallery and through Fabulon Gallery in Charleston or my studio on James Island. 

How do I get in touch with you?

You can email me by simply clicking here. My business hours are from 10-5 Monday-Friday.                      Inquiries received during non-business hours will be answered the next day.

What is an original painting? 

An original is the painting that I create in the studio.I spend countless hours planning, painting, and finishing each individual work of art. These originals are highly collected and as each one sells, all others, both sold and not yet sold increase in value. 

What is a Limited Edition?

Limited Edition means that there are a pre-determined number of prints produced of each painting. Once the edition sells out, there will never be another canvas reprint of that painting. Laura McRae Hitchcock Fine Art Editions come in multiple sizes ranging from 100 - 500 signed prints. Each one is hand signed and numbered by me and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. 

What makes Laura McRae Hitchcock Limited Edition Prints so valuable and why does the price of the prints change over time? 

Laura McRae Hitchcock original paintings are photographed by professional photographers in order to get the highest quality reproduction possible. She has selected a beautiful, high grade canvas print with archival inks to produce smooth tones and rich colors.  Laura McRae Hitchcock Fine Art Limited Editions are available in one size and are hand embellished by the artist making each print unique. These prints are designed with the collector in mind.  As demand for one these Limited Edition Prints goes up, so does the price. Collecting early guarantees you receive the most competitive pricing available.  Collectors who decided to wait to buy can know they are snagging one of the last available prints in an edition.  Either way, the collector wins. 

Will you ever re-publish a Limited Edition artwork?
Absolutely not. Each edition is produced in limited numbers, never to be reproduced on canvas. There may be prints of a painting made on paper in sizes that are different from the Limited Edition, but once a Limited Edition is sold out, there will not be any more hand embellished prints made on canvas of that painting. 

Where are editions produced? 
All Laura McRae Hitchcock Fine Art editions are produced in Scotts Valley, CA at a facility with over 40 years experience. Proudly made in The United States, each edition is constructed from the world’s finest imported and domestic museum quality materials. 

What is the difference between an open edition print and a limited edition print? 

Open editions are prints which can be sold for as long as the artists decides to sell them. Limited Edition prints are hand signed and numbered by the artist and created in an edition or limited number. Once that number has been reached, no more can be sold. Laura McRae-Hitchcock makes an even bigger difference between her open edition and Limited Edition prints. Laura's open edition prints are beautifully printed with archival inks on a lovely watercolor paper. They can be purchased in several different sizes.  Laura's  Limited Edition prints are printed on canvas with archival inks, hand embellished by the artist, signed, numbered and and a certificate of authenticity is included. 

What is your shipping Policy?

We ship worldwide with USPS and FedEx.

We will choose the most cost-effective shipping carrier based on the items ordered and their destination. Shipping times range from 1-7 business days fro open edition prints and 3 weeks for Limited Edition prints to allow time for printing, shipping to the artist, Laura's embellishment, drying time and shipping to the customer. You will receive a tracking number as soon as your order has been shipped.

Due to shipping requirements, pieces with a long side greater than 40" or a short side greater than 30" may incur an additional charges

* Crate fees may be added to shipping charges at checkout if required

Large Size Products and Crating Policies

Due to shipping requirements and the potential for damage, some products over 30" on the short side, or over 40" in length must be crated at an additional cost.

What is your Policy on Returns/Exchanges/Refunds? 

I want you to be perfectly happy with your purchase. You may return your purchase within 2 weeks if you are not exquisitely happy with it. Please understand after that time, I cannot take returns and shipping is not included in the return. I have invested in the Augmented Reality technology so that it will be much easier for you to visualize a painting on your own wall at home. (Note the Augmented Reality only works on your phone or ipad) I'd love to hear how much or how little it has helped you in your decision making process. If you'd like to let me know, please click here. 

How can I keep up with your new work?

To keep up with me and my work, please enter your email to receive my newsletter. I email my collectors when I finish a new work, along with peeks into my painting process, exhibitions, and new print collections. I'l love for you to join us! You can also follow me on Instagram @lmcraehitchcock and on facebook  at https://www.facebook.com/LMHFineArt/

Do you teach workshops? 

 I do! I teach workshops in Charleston, and also abroad through Wild Hair Adventures. We have a unique combination of painters and mosaic artists which enhance the overall workshop experience. We are constantly adding trips, so get on our email list if you're interested! We do a lot of laughing, art making, talking, and site specific experiences. I am also in the process of planning workshop destinations  right now. If you have a group or facility that is interested in please contact me to hash out the details.  

I super excited to say that I am in the process of creating an online painting workshop. If you are interested in that, please get on my email list and I'll let you know as soon as it is available!