Frequently Asked Questions
General Gallery & Art Info
We’re located at 291 Front St, Suite 115, Key West, FL 33040 — right inside the Shops at Mallory Square. You’ll find us just across from Cuban Coffee Queen (use the Aquarium entrance).
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Each piece begins as a photograph I take right here in Key West. Using custom digital brushes and a pressure-sensitive stylus in Photoshop, I hand-paint over the image—adding whimsical texture, color, and movement. Once complete, the original photo is removed, leaving only the digitally painted art behind.
Every piece is printed as a museum-quality Giclée on canvas with archival inks, then hand-stretched over wood bars for a clean, gallery-ready finish.
I personally print and hand-stretch each canvas using professional-grade equipment in my Key West studio. This ensures color accuracy, quality, and attention to detail—start to finish.
For matted and framed pieces, I work with trusted partners across the U.S. who match my craftsmanship standards.
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Products & Framing
Yes! All canvas prints come ready to hang with gallery-wrapped edges and a wire or sawtooth hanger already installed.
Yes—canvas pieces can be upgraded with our custom Floating Frame. This creates a beautiful 3D shadow effect that gives your artwork a sleek, gallery-worthy finish.
Our matted prints are 8x10 images set inside a 2-inch white mat, designed to fit standard 11x14 frames. You can order them unframed or choose a ready-to-hang option with a solid wood black or white frame.
Custom Work & Sizes
We offer 6 to 10 sizes depending on the collection.
Our House, Beach, and Landmark Collections include standard sizes from 10"x10" to 30"x30". Oversized prints are available in larger formats for bold, eye-catching statements.
Yes! I love turning meaningful photos into art.
For locals: I can photograph your home, business, or a favorite spot in Key West and create a piece in my signature style.
For out-of-town customers: Simply upload your high-res photo on our [Custom Work page]. I’ll send you 2–3 design options to choose from. Once you select your favorite, it’s printed, stretched, and shipped directly to your door—ready to hang.
📧 Questions? Email me at mark@backyards.art.
Custom art is priced at 1.5x the cost of our standard sizes. For example, if a 10"x10" piece is $99, the custom version is $148.50.
This covers the additional design time and personal creative input that makes each piece one-of-a-kind.
We offer custom sizing for many pieces. If you’re looking for something specific, contact us or stop by the gallery—we’ll do our best to make it happen.
Shipping, Returns & International Orders
All artwork is carefully packed and shipped from our Key West studio—or one of our trusted partner warehouses in the Central or West Coast U.S.
You'll receive tracking by email via UPS or FedEx, and we’ll always choose the fastest, most secure shipping method for your location.
Most orders ship within 3–5 business days. U.S. deliveries typically arrive in 7–10 days, depending on location.
Yes, we do! We ship worldwide. Delivery times vary depending on the destination. Customs fees may apply based on your country.
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If your artwork arrives damaged or you’re not completely happy, return it within 30 days for a full refund or exchange.
🎨 Featured Project
A Limited Collection with Lasting Rewards
100 Hemingways is a bold, mixed-media project where I reimagine Ernest Hemingway’s iconic bust in 100 unique ways—each piece a one-of-a-kind blend of color, emotion, and island energy. These pieces are my tribute to a Key West legend through modern, expressive art.
But here’s what makes it truly special:
When you collect an original Hemingway, you’ll receive 10% of all future print sales of that piece—for life.
Whether it’s a postcard-sized print or a large-scale canvas, every reproduction of your original earns you a share. It’s my way of rewarding collectors who support this vision early—and letting you own a piece of both the past and future.
📦 Comes with a certificate of authenticity and collector's royalty agreement.
🎨 Each piece is cataloged and tracked for lifetime royalty transparency.
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