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New York FEW
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•	What does the New York FEW stand for?	FEW stands for Figurative Expressive Works. NY stands for New York.
•	Who are the New York FEW?	The New York FEW artists provide a fresh new look at the nude and contemporary figurative art. It's a loosely knit group of artists coming out of drawing ateliers in New York city. Expressive works in traditional and non-traditional media. Artist represented here are: Jake Bialos, Michael Tice, Lawrence Day.
•	What is the process to purchase some art?	There are a number of ways of purchasing the work: Credit card or direct cash payment via Paypal^TM All payments must be made in U.S. dollars. Once payment is received NYFEW will ship the merchandise Once the buyer receives the merchandise, he has a time to review the artwork, and accept it or return it. In the event of a return, the seller has the same Inspection Period after receiving the item to ensure the item was returned in its original condition.
•	What is an escrow service, and can I use one?	Escrow is a defined process whereby a buyer puts money into the custody of a trusted third party with a guarantee that funds are available for payment to the seller after a specified set of conditions has been met. If you feel more comfortable using an escrow service, we will gladly oblige.
•	How does escrow service work?	It's very simple. Buyer deposits finds into escrow. Seller ships item to Buyer. Buyer approves. Escrow agent pays seller. Its that easy.
•	What are the benefits of using an escrow service?	For sellers: Protection against credit card fraud, insufficient funds and credit card chargebacks. Sell to buyers who prefer paying by credit card without getting a merchant account. For buyers: Receive and inspect the merchandise before your payment is sent to the seller. Send credit card information to a trusted source rather than to a stranger.
•	What are escrow fees?	Escrow's fees are based on the amount of the transaction and the method of payment.

•	Why is it safe to buy from us?	To help you feel comfortable about buying from us, we have partnered with Paypal to provide security and protection for your online purchase. Far more than just the convenience of secure online payment, we allow you to inspect your purchase and confirm your satisfaction - or you can return it for a full refund (minus the shipping fees).
•	Why own an original work of art?	The benefits of living with a piece of art work made by hane are not apparent at first glance. The emotions that initially draw us to art works are perhaps affection for the colors, patterns, subject, or gracefulness of execution but over time other things emerge. There is an open unlimited equation that we plug into when we choose to interact with art that deepens our appreciation of the work. The equation is that of the artist's vision pls the viewer's life experiences and the actual subject portrayed. Some of us at New York Few would maintain that every time a human being ses marks upon a surface, the possibilit of this magical equation emotional communication exists. Much has been written about the special way that artists see things. That is a result of the intensity with which artists Look at things. We maintain that the sharing of the intensity with which artists LOOK at things. We maintain that the sharing of our sensitivity to strong beautiful and unusul hand made work can have a positive effect on how everyone views the world and themselves. We stand for the original against the plastic copy and for immediacy in sensual experience. Drawings of the human figure supply us with an endless site of meditation on waht it means to be human. In a small area in 2 dimensions we cn experience fantasy, beauty, sadness and possibility for as long as we choose and no electricity or extra attachements are required. All that is needed is a pair of open eyes and some heart.

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