Frequently Asked Questions

Every original Tanjore painting crafted at Thangaraj Arts includes a physical, individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA) embossed with our tamper-evident holographic crest and hand-signed by founder Master Artist Thangaraj.

We exclusively utilize certified 24-karat gold foil leaves (99.9% purity) sourced from heritage bullion gilders. The gold foil is meticulously layered over traditional chalk gesso relief (sukku and unjal paste on seasoned wood), embellished with genuine Jaipur semi-precious stones, ensuring radiance that endures for generations.

Yes, bespoke commissions are a hallmark of our atelier. Our master artisans create sacred Tanjore works, academic oil portraits, and wildlife murals tailored to precise architectural dimensions for pooja rooms, private temple mandirs, living spaces, and grand executive foyers.

You can submit your custom size, deity iconographical preferences, and reference images directly through our Custom Art Commission Portal or connect directly with our studio curators.

All framed artworks are mounted in seasoned Chettinad Teak or Rosewood moldings fitted with gold-beaded luxury inner linings and 2mm optical-grade anti-reflective museum acrylic (or toughened float glass).

The rear panel is hermetically sealed with acid-free backing board and a specialized moisture-barrier composite to prevent moisture ingress, oxidation, or insect damage. Learn more in our Framing & Care Guide.

Original Masterpieces are singular, one-of-a-kind artworks individually painted by Master Artist Thangaraj or senior studio faculty, executed on archival cotton canvas, primed linen, or seasoned teakwood board with 24k gold leaf and mineral pigments.

Studio Editions (when available) represent limited, hand-embellished archival pigment giclée reproductions printed on 350 GSM 100% cotton Hahnemühle rag, numbered and hand-signed by the artist.

Every DIY Painting Kit is an all-in-one studio experience. Inside the luxury archival box you will receive:

• Pre-sketched archival canvas board or laser-etched wooden base plate.
• Artist-grade, rich pigment acrylic/gouache paints in sealed vacuum pots.
• Set of 3 premium synthetic brushes (flat wash, round shader, fine detail liner).
• Glaze mediums, mixing ceramic palette, and brush cleansing cloth.
• Full-color step-by-step master instructional booklet with QR code access to HD video masterclass lessons.

Yes! Our kits are structured across three skill tiers: Junior Explorers (Ages 6–12), Foundational Beginners (Ages 12+), and Heritage Artisans (Adult Enthusiasts).

All pigments and mediums conform strictly to EN-71 (European Safety Standard) and ASTM D-4236 non-toxic standards, making them completely odorless, skin-safe, and environmentally responsible.

Yes. We maintain a full inventory of authentic studio consumables, including 24k gold foil booklets (25 sheets / 50 sheets), Jaipur facet-cut gemstone packets, authentic Arabic gum binder, gesso powder, and specialized brush bundles. Reach out via our Studio Desk for custom supply packs.

We regularly curate customized corporate gifting bundles and workshop packages for educational institutions, design studios, and multinational enterprises across India. We also offer live virtual or on-site master artisan facilitation. Email our institutional liaison at corporate@thangarajarts.com.

Yes. The Thangaraj Arts Heritage Academy operates dual streams: in-person studio cohorts at our Community Craft Center studio in Mumbai and interactive live digital masterclasses.

Online cohorts feature multi-camera 4K studio broadcasts, live step-by-step guidance, weekly personalized critique desks, and lifetime access to high-definition recorded archives.

Yes. Upon satisfactory completion of studio assignments and final masterwork evaluation, students are awarded an official Certificate of Completion issued by Thangaraj Arts Fine Art Academy, verified with unique registry credentials and endorsed by Master Thangaraj.

For all in-studio programs, premium easels, archival linen, artist-grade pigments, and brush sets are provided within our studios. For enrolled online students, a specialized Academy Student Material Box containing all required pigments and tools is dispatched to your address prior to the first studio session.

Custom creations generally require 14 to 35 business days, depending on size, complexity, and drying times for gesso relief and oil glazes.

We maintain full transparency with three milestone photographic reviews: (1) Preliminary graphite cartoon & compositional proof, (2) Gesso relief & 24k gold leaf application, and (3) Final color harmony, varnishing, and framing approval prior to dispatch.

We recommend high-resolution, naturally lit digital photos showing clear facial features, skin tones, and eye details. Our curators offer complimentary composition consultations to merge multiple family photos into a single harmonious classical portrait.

Yes. Our studio has over 25 years of museum conservation expertise. We perform ethical restorations, including cleaning yellowed varnish, re-adhering flaking 24k gold foil, stabilizing cracked gesso, replacing missing gemstone embellishments, and relining historic canvas.

Learn more or submit photographs for a complimentary condition assessment on our Custom Arts & Restoration Portal.

We adhere to a strict 5-Layer Museum Packaging Standard:

1. Acid-free glassine contact paper protecting the painted surface.
2. High-density polyethylene corner armor guards.
3. Three layers of heavy-gauge cushioning bubble wrap.
4. Thermal-sealed moisture-barrier polythene enclosing.
5. Heavyweight corrugated casing or a reinforced wooden crate for large framed artworks.

Yes, 100% of all consignments dispatched from our studios (both within India via Blue Dart and internationally via DHL/FedEx) are fully insured for their full declared appraisal value. In the unlikely event of transit damage, we guarantee full restoration, remaking, or an immediate 100% refund.

Domestic India: Ready-to-ship paintings and DIY kits dispatch in 24–48 hours; transit requires 2–5 business days across Indian metros.

International Worldwide: Express air transit takes 6–10 business days to the USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, Canada, Europe, and Australia with live tracking.

We provide a 7-Day Collector Return Guarantee on all standard original paintings and unopened DIY Kits in original packaging.

Custom personalized commissions and opened DIY kits with broken seals are non-returnable. For complete terms, view our Return Policy and Refund Policy.