FAQ

Helpful Art Answers

Questions about original artwork, shipping, pickup, commissions, framing, and care.

General

  • Sauls Collective is a fine art website featuring original artwork by Dean Sauls and Tricia Sauls. The collection includes expressive abstract art, refined still life paintings, small original works, and large statement pieces for collectors, homes, offices, and interior spaces.

  • Sauls Collective is based in Cary, North Carolina, serving collectors in Cary, Raleigh, Durham, the Triangle, and throughout North Carolina. Artwork is available online, with local pickup and local delivery options available for some works.

  • Sauls Collective does not currently operate as a traditional public gallery. Artwork is available online, and local pickup or delivery may be arranged by appointment when applicable.

  • Sauls Collective features original artwork by Dean Sauls and Tricia Sauls. Dean creates expressive abstract works, including acrylic paintings on paper and large-scale abstract paintings. Tricia creates refined still life paintings, including fruit, floral, kitchen, botanical, and small-format works.

  • Sauls Collective offers original fine art, including abstract art by Dean Sauls and still life paintings by Tricia Sauls. The collection includes small matted works, mini paintings, canvas paintings, and larger statement pieces.

  • Yes. Sauls Collective focuses on original artwork by Dean Sauls and Tricia Sauls. Product listings clearly state the medium, size, year, presentation, and whether the piece is an original painting or one-of-a-kind artwork.

  • Sauls Collective currently focuses on original artwork. If prints or reproductions are offered in the future, they will be clearly listed as prints.

Artwork Types

  • Yes. Dean Sauls creates original abstract works, including acrylic paintings on paper, canvas, and panel. His work often includes layered color, gestural marks, intuitive composition, and surface depth.

  • Dean Sauls creates expressive abstract art with layered color, gestural mark-making, atmospheric forms, and visual tension. His work ranges from small matted works on paper to large statement paintings on canvas and panel.

  • Tricia Sauls creates original still life paintings featuring fruit, flowers, kitchen subjects, botanical forms, and small everyday objects. Her work includes oil and acrylic paintings on canvas and canvas board.

  • Yes. Tricia Sauls’ still life paintings are original works. Each listing includes the subject, medium, size, year, presentation, and framing details.

  • Yes. Sauls Collective offers small original works, including matted abstract works by Dean Sauls and small still life paintings by Tricia Sauls. These pieces are well suited for shelves, gallery walls, intimate spaces, and collected interiors.

  • Yes. Sauls Collective offers large original abstract paintings by Dean Sauls. Large works are designed for strong interior presence in living rooms, offices, entryways, professional spaces, and contemporary interiors.

Interiors & Collectors

  • Yes. Sauls Collective offers original artwork for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, entryways, shelves, gallery walls, and collected home interiors.

  • Yes. Many works are well suited for offices, studios, reception areas, conference rooms, hospitality spaces, and professional interiors.

  • Yes. Interior designers may contact Sauls Collective about available artwork, sizing, local delivery, and sourcing original art for residential or professional spaces.

  • Yes. If you are considering a piece and want help thinking through scale, color, room placement, or presentation, you may contact Sauls Collective before purchasing.

  • The right size depends on the room, wall space, furniture, and viewing distance. Small works are ideal for shelves, intimate walls, and groupings, while larger works can serve as statement pieces over furniture, in entryways, or in professional spaces.

  • Yes. Small original paintings can make meaningful gifts for collectors, art lovers, new homeowners, birthdays, holidays, weddings, and special occasions.

Care and Presentation

  • Original artwork should be displayed away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extreme temperature changes. Works on paper should be framed under proper glazing, and canvas paintings should be handled carefully by the edges or stretcher.

  • Matted works are sold with mat and backing unless otherwise stated. Frames are not included unless the listing specifically says a frame is included.

  • Yes. Original works on paper should be framed to protect the artwork and complete the presentation. A standard 11 x 14 inch matted work can usually be placed in a compatible 11 x 14 frame.

  • Some canvas paintings may be ready to hang, while others may benefit from framing. Each product listing will describe the presentation and whether a frame is included.

Buying Art

  • Original artwork by Dean and Tricia Sauls is available through Sauls Collective, based in Cary, North Carolina. The site includes abstract art, still life paintings, small works, and large original paintings for collectors, homes, offices, and interior spaces.

  • Yes. Available artwork can be purchased directly through Sauls Collective. Each product listing includes artwork details, price, presentation, and shipping or pickup information.

  • Available pieces will be listed for purchase on the website. If a piece is sold, reserved, or unavailable, the product listing will be updated accordingly.

  • Yes. If you would like additional detail photos, scale references, or presentation images before purchasing, please contact Sauls Collective before placing your order.

  • Reservations may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Sauls Collective if you are seriously interested in a piece and need a short hold before purchase.

  • Frames are only included when specifically stated in the product listing. Many works are sold unframed, matted, or mounted on backing so collectors can choose the presentation that best suits their space.

  • Some small works may offer framed or unframed options. If framing is not listed as an option, the piece is sold as described in the product details.

Shipping, Pickup & Delivery

  • Yes. Many artworks are available for standard shipping. Shipping details vary by size, weight, medium, and destination and are listed on the product page or calculated at checkout.

  • Yes. Sauls Collective can ship artwork outside North Carolina within the United States. Oversized artwork may require special packing, insurance, and carrier or freight delivery.

  • Yes. Local pickup is available in Cary, North Carolina by appointment. Local delivery may also be available within Wake and Durham County by appointment, depending on the artwork size, location, and scheduling.

  • Local delivery may be available within Wake and Durham County by appointment. Delivery availability depends on the artwork size, location, and scheduling.

  • Artwork is carefully packaged based on its size, format, and presentation. Small works, matted pieces, canvas paintings, and framed works are packed according to their materials,

  • Yes. Local pickup in Cary, North Carolina may be available for large artwork by appointment. Local delivery within Wake and Durham County may also be available for select pieces.

Commissions

  • Commission availability may vary by artist and schedule. If commissions are open, details will be provided on the site or by direct inquiry.

  • Custom artwork requests may be considered depending on the artist, medium, size, timeline, budget, and overall fit. Please contact Sauls Collective with details about the piece you have in mind, the intended space, and any important size, subject, or presentation needs.

  • Sauls Collective can consider color, scale, and placement when discussing commissions, but the goal is original fine art rather than decoration made to match a room exactly.

  • Commission requests begin with a conversation about the artwork, size, budget, timeline, and intended space. If the project is a good fit, Sauls Collective will confirm the details before any work begins.

  • Yes. You may share preferences for size, general color direction, subject matter, or where the piece will be displayed. The final artwork remains an original work by the artist rather than a reproduction or exact match to another piece.

  • Yes. If a commission is accepted, a deposit may be required before the project begins. Final payment, timeline, and delivery details will be confirmed before work starts.

Policies

  • Because original artwork is unique, returns may be limited or handled on a case-by-case basis. Please review the return policy before purchase or contact Sauls Collective with questions before placing an order.

  • If artwork arrives damaged, contact Sauls Collective as soon as possible with photos of the packaging and artwork. Shipping damage will be reviewed according to the carrier, insurance, and order details.

  • If you need to cancel an order, contact Sauls Collective as soon as possible. Orders that have already shipped or been prepared for delivery may not be eligible for cancellation.

  • You can contact Sauls Collective through the website contact page on the site.