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Large paintings are considered “oversized" by big carriers who therefore 'overcharge.' A Michigan–Los Angeles shipment with proper materials can easily cost more than the painting, itself.
By using flexible timing and an art-focused freight marketplace instead of instant shipping, we can often find pricing that I don't find insulting. In 2025, for instance, a 42x42 painting was delivered from Michigan to Denver for $500.00.
Chronology At A Glance
1. You purchase the painting.
2. I contact you directly to plan shipping.
3. I acquire bids and choose a carrier.
4. You pay shipping via Venmo.
1. This action is time sensitive to secure the best pricing.
5. Delivery details finalized
6. Painting is picked up.
7. I start a group text between you, me and the driver so we can all monitor the progress.
8. Arrival
Chronology In Brief Detail
Buy the painting
- You purchase online; shipping is clearly marked as billed separately.
- Total timeline is usually 7–30 days, depending on sealing and framing.
Plan together
- I reach out to confirm your address, stairs or elevator, and good days and times.
- If you’re flexible on dates, we can usually get a better rate.
Secure bids
- I use a trusted marketplace where drivers specialize in large, fragile work.
- I pick the best mix of price, timing, and care and confirm the plan with you.
You pay for shipping
- Once the carrier is set, I send the final shipping amount.
- You pay via Venmo before anything is booked.
- This operation requires urgent execution to secure the best pricing and window.
Delivery Details Finalized
- We lock in a pickup window that works for you and the driver.
- Your painting is wrapped and prepared for travel.
Pickup and travel
- The driver picks up your painting and begins the trip.
- I start a group text with you and the driver so everyone can coordinate.
Delivery
- The driver texts as they approach and delivers to your door, with help inside when possible.
- If anything looks off, you reach me directly and we sort it out together.
Thanks a million for your support!
I hope you find this process valuable. My hope is to provide you with an experience that considers your time and money more than most people do these days.
Thank you for being flexible and treating the journey of the artwork as part of the experience of owning it.
Jason Keusch