Rick Broome Productions is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with the United
States Air Force Academy, The United States Air Force or any Corporation,
Organization or Business, unless otherwise noted. All images and graphics on
this site are protected under current copyright laws.
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION:
COPYRIGHT 1946 - 2010 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Richard R. Broome, {American 1946- ) Professional Independent American Artist
specializing in historically accurate aviation and space art. Accepted first
aviation art commissions in 1962. Self-taught Flemish style fine art painter.
Has created over 2700 original paintings. (Most privately commissioned)
Originals and Starlite derivative reproductions in individual and corporate
collections worldwide. Has published over 500 various format and lithographic
print editions; many in limited edition format with a large number sold out. Has
produced over 82 special commissioned magazine covers, illustrations, and
published inexpensive reproductions as gift items. Beginning in 1974 Contributed
62 original paintings to the Air Force Academy fine art collection; Inducted
into Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame in 1988.
All original and derivative art products including the artist's original
trademarks of style; trademarks of lighting "Starlite" painting techniques and
methods; original ideas; concepts; sketches; writings; and personal comments and
all things created by Rick Broome Productions are protected by United States
Federal Copyright and International and Universal Copyright Laws. No person,
group, organization, Alien, and/or otherwise identified is authorized to copy,
duplicate, recreate, reproduce, replace, restore, repair, alter, change, or in
anyway work on, modify, attempt to copy, modify, duplicate, recreate, reproduce
or reverse engineer any original or derivative and reproduced art without
written permission from the artist, studio, and heirs. This includes ideas and
concepts in the pioneered creation of the United States Air Force Academy
Official Class Print. Including and not limiting the ideas and trademarked style
of the Class Print which includes; hidden vignettes, names, dates, and all other
intellectual and TRADE DRESS styles unique to the Official Class Print
Originally created and developed by Rick Broome dating back to 1974. Any person,
group, organization, Alien, and/or otherwise identified in violation of the
above will be prosecuted to the full extent of current copyright laws.
REPLACEMENT VALUES for studio original paintings and reproductions are based on
current studio fees in effect at time of quotation. Current (2009-2010) Art
Studio charges for production or consulting is $375.00 per hour. Current Studio
flat rate production crew time is $225.00 per hour. Certified replacement value
statement fees: $125.00 per quotation.
All art processes involved in creating Rick Broome's fine art paintings and
reproductions and unique lighting techniques are proprietary. Reproductions of
the original art will not show all of the colors and techniques of the
masterpiece original work. Publication and derivative works of the artist appear
in limited edition; open edition; signed and numbered editions; autographed
editions as well as published original and printed signatures. The change in
appearance of the original painting is strongly evident when viewed under
ultra-violet (blacklight blue) fluorescent frequency (peak at 356-367
nannometers) in reduced room lighting. Under these conditions the original scene
transforms into a nocturnal scene.
We typically keep the first ten print
editions of each new print release for future sale on the secondary market. This
personal family edition is like an "insurance policy" or plan developed by the
artist to provide a collectible and valuable treasure for future estate benefit.
This was done for my family so that they would still have potential income at
such time as I might ever be unable to create new original or sign and number
reproductions. When an individual decides to commission an original painting,
Starlite, or original published edition from the artist's family they are
provided with a number of options convenient to the commission. Upon completion
of any original work or signed derivative there is documentation to accompany
the original painting. This Certificated statement of original ownership and
Copyright ownership also determines the "Replacement Value" on the date of
original ownership title transfer. This certification is signed by the artist or
designated authority.
OWNERSHIP INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
FROM OUR PUBLICATIONS
The Broome family has retained all copyrights and reproduction rights on all
family creative property for almost 100 years -- and as a result the historical
value is impressive. We also would hope that you would agree that in the event
of a legal insurable claim where this original art we created for you is ever
damaged or destroyed you would honor our legal rights to entitle us first right
of refusal on accepting a replacement contract for the total amount of the
Replacement Value legally paid an insured. This little known part of our Company
Policy is often ignored and very few people who have insurable losses actually
pay to have our art replaced. This is regarded as insurance fraud. It is quite
easy for the insured to get away with the theft -- however, it is still illegal.
The reason this is mentioned here is that the Replacement Value is actually
quite substantially more expensive than the initial offering price. Once we had
a collector submit two different claims several years apart on the same painting
which he most likely damaged himself. He commissioned me to create a replacement
painting with the proceeds from his first claim -- and later we learned from a
close source to the person who kept the money and refused to pay us for his
replacement painting information that appeared to indicate the individual
pocketed over $4600.00 -- which he then spent on a new car stereo. When the
second claim was submitted a few years later we alerted the insurance company of
the circumstances. We never heard anything back from either individual.
SHIPPING POLICIES
We offer several types of shipping with our
products. These options vary from FedEx to USPS priority mail. Below
is a list of our shipping options as well as prices. Note: Some prices
will vary depending on the destination and size of your artwork. Prices
below are for Single items. Shipping charges will be adjusted based on
weight. Rick Broome Productions DOES NOT guarantee shipping, or
specific rates. Rick Broome Productions is also NOT RESPONSIBLE for
Normal shipping delays. The customer will be billed for shipping at the
current rate. In cases where you are shipped a framed print, you will be
charged by the UPS Store. There is also a $15.00 handling
fee on ALL framed prints shipped by Rick Broome Productions. ALL
shipped artwork is insured. If the package arrives with visible damage,
inspect the contents with the carrier present or reject the package.
*SHIPMENTS TO ALASKA AND HAWAII WILL
NOT FOLLOW STANDARD RATES BELOW. SHIPMENT OF FRAMED EDITIONS 12X16 AND
LARGER CAN COST IN EXCESS OF $200.00. RICK BROOME PRODUCTIONS DOES NOT
QUOTE FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS. WE BASE OUR PRICES ON AVERAGES STATED
BELOW.
NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE STARLITE CUSTOMERS AND CURRENT
CUSTOMERS WITH STARLITE COMMISSIONS
Due to the overwhelming popularity of Rick's unique trademarked Starlite
Originals, the following declaration now applies.
By paying the deposit you agree to all of the following.
1. Your order of a Starlite
Original is a contractual agreement between you and the artist.
2. Your order will be placed in queue behind all previous orders and will
be completed based on the number in queue.
3. Starlite orders will generally take between 12 and 18 months to
complete unless otherwise told by Rick Broome Productions.
(This average is based on current orders on the books and
may vary time to time).
4. Orders taking longer than 18 months do not constitute a refund or
discount.
5. No refunds will be offered on Starlites that have been published and
worked on by Rick.
6. The $100.00 deposit generally required at purchase is NON REFUNDABLE.
7. Any order cancelled after work has been done on the painting is subject
to cancellation fees.
8. All customers are responsible for Shipping Charges if necessary on your
Starlite Order.
9. Rick Broome Productions is Not Responsible for costs involved for
replacement tubes or fixtures unless it is due to a manufacturer's defect.
10. ALL Starlites will NOT be delivered until Final Payment is made.
11. Payment in full does not guarantee expedited delivery.
Starlite Originals require a minimum of 40 hours to complete. This time
factor plays a major role in the current delivery schedule.
Replacement Value vs. Fair Market Value
What is involved if your artwork is Damaged or Destroyed
With the value and cost of
Rick's artwork appreciating, it is necessary for all current owners of
Rick Broome's artwork and future collectors to know the difference between
Replacement Value and Fair Market value. This is important for all
collectors to know what your artwork is worth and what is involved if your
artwork is damaged or destroyed. By Law, it is Illegal to make an
insurance claim on any of Rick Broome's artwork for the Replacement Value
and pocket those funds without having the artwork Replaced...
Rick Broome, Rick Broome
Productions, and Family are the Sole owners of the Copyrights on all
Originals, Starlites, derivatives, and prints created by Rick Broome.
We have a vested interest in all of our artwork.
Definition Replacement Value:
The full cost to repair or replace
the damaged property with no deduction for depreciation.
Replacement Value is exactly
that; what it would cost to have Rick Broome Replace the artwork. In
any case that an Original, Starlite, Derivative, or Print is destroyed or
damaged, the Replacement Value is the Value of what it will cost the
collector to replace the artwork. Not what is entitled to the
collector.
Definition Fair
Market Value: Fair
Market Value is the price that the artwork is currently being sold for on
the open market.
Fair Market Value is what is
entitled to the collector if the artwork is damaged or destroyed and Not
to be replaced.
For example; if you purchase a
Starlite for $1200.00 and the Replacement value is $10,000.00. The
collector is entitled to the amount paid, $1200.00, for the Starlite at
purchase if it is Not to be replaced. If the collector wants to have
the artwork Replaced, an appraisal will be sent to the insurance company,
and the insurance company will pay Rick Broome the Replacement Value.
Appraisals and Fair Market Value
There are two types of appraisals; replacement
and fair market value. Replacement value is for insurance purposes and
always higher than fair market value. For our stuff replacement value is
what we would charge to replace the painting exactly as originally created
should the work be destroyed.
We have replaced a few originals over the years and they are always a lot harder
to create the second time than when originally created. This is because
they take longer to create since the painting duplicates the original work as
closely as possible.
My Old World Flemish style painting technique is very difficult to replicate
because I paint with transparent colors rather than opaque and the strategies I
use as underpaintings are very complicated and deliberate. Not that that
will mean anything to you but my stuff is hugely different in the way I execute
the work compared to someone like Keith Ferris.
A fair market value appraisal is typically done for a collector who wants legal
documentation for an IRS tax deduction because they are donating the work of art
to a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. It will reflect what the
artist would sell the work (list price) for at the time of donation. If
the work is valuable then Kathy might think about donating it to an aviation
museum and taking the tax write off rather than selling it. Last year,
Hank Lund, former president of Frontier Airlines, donated a large 40 x 30 inch
FAL Boeing 737 painting I created in 1974 to a museum in Denver. The
appraisal came in at $35,000.00.
There is a very common misconception that once a
person dies their stuff is worth megatons more in value. In actuality this
is rarely true in the opinion of a professional appraiser unless there is
substantial documentation of sales records at high values. My Beatles
autographs are worth a ton because there is such documentation.
Some of my paintings will most likely survive for
many centuries unless our World suffers a cataclysmic event. (If that
happened no one would be around to view them anyway -- lol!) And, if my
paintings serve to inspire someone to the wonderful world of flight then I did
my job. I know that a lot of my art has done a good job of documenting
aviation history.
In other words, I have always been blessed to be a happy camper in the world of
aviation. I create my paintings because I have a passion for flying, the
history of aviation, and I love the people who I have been fortunate to get to
meet.
