General FAQ

What is your stance on AI "art" & do you use any AI in the creation of your work?
I am adamantly against the use of AI in artwork in any way - in finished artwork, or within any part of the creative process. Generative AI tools are trained on artist's work without consent. Generative AI is theft, and the data centers used to train these tools are quickly depleting our natural resources. Generative AI is completely immoral and unethical, as is the use of them. 
Art is innately human, and human expression cannot be artificially generated. When you purchase from me, you are purchasing my own unique creative vision expressed through artwork, which was created as a result of decades of practice & refinement. I will never use AI tools in my work, or for reference images.
I would simply rather die than engage with such a nefarious technology.

Do you take custom/personal commission orders?
At this time, I am not taking on any personal/custom orders or commissions.

For professional inquires, such as Illustration work, licensing availability, publication & gallery shows, please email me at oliviafaust.art@gmail.com

Can I reserve items with you if I won't be available during your shop update?
I do not reserve items for shop updates. My handmade items often go very quickly & I feel it would be unfair to other customers to offer reservations on one of a kind items.

Are your handmade items suitable for children? Are they safe to play with?
No. My handmade items are NOT toys. They are soft sculptures and are intended for display purposes only. They are fragile pieces of fine art and should be displayed with care and handled as little as possible.

Where can I see more of your work?
Follow me on Instagram at @oliviafaust.art to see my latest work.
Visit www.oliviafaust.com to view my portfolio of past work.