About the Artist
Wayne DeFrances was born in Jersey City, New Jersey into a family of designers and artists. His toys at the early age of 3 were a pencil and a piece of paper. He would draw for hours at a time. He soon became known for his artistic ability in grammar school — winning numerous awards for his art work and creating all the art work for his high school's yearbook. In Wayne's later teen years, he did hand-painted murals on motorcycle tanks and several show bikes.
Wayne attended The Ridgewood School of Art and studied under Arthur Maynard and Frank Giovinazzo. He later continued his studies under the acclaimed artist, Elaine Sgambati of the Riverview Art School in South Jersey.
Wayne has now focused his attention to producing comforting paintings to help people remember their loved ones' lives and personalities and also their pets. These painting are created for the purpose of helping families; whether they are in the bereavement process or simply want a special portrait to enjoy now. Wayne believes his paintings will be an everlasting source of comfort for families.
Wayne DeFrances was born in Jersey City, New Jersey into a family of designers and artists. His toys at the early age of 3 were a pencil and a piece of paper. He would draw for hours at a time. He soon became known for his artistic ability in grammar school — winning numerous awards for his art work and creating all the art work for his high school's yearbook. In Wayne's later teen years, he did hand-painted murals on motorcycle tanks and several show bikes.
Wayne attended The Ridgewood School of Art and studied under Arthur Maynard and Frank Giovinazzo. He later continued his studies under the acclaimed artist, Elaine Sgambati of the Riverview Art School in South Jersey.
Wayne has now focused his attention to producing comforting paintings to help people remember their loved ones' lives and personalities and also their pets. These painting are created for the purpose of helping families; whether they are in the bereavement process or simply want a special portrait to enjoy now. Wayne believes his paintings will be an everlasting source of comfort for families.
Our contact information
By standard mail:
Memories From Ashes, LLC
1015 Route 94
Blairstown, NJ 07825
By phone: 908-362-5553 (between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST)
By email: wayne@memoriesfromashes.com
By standard mail:
Memories From Ashes, LLC
1015 Route 94
Blairstown, NJ 07825
By phone: 908-362-5553 (between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST)
By email: wayne@memoriesfromashes.com
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Why an oil painting with ashes?
As a creative alternative/addition to an urn, we at Memories From Ashes believe that by combining your loved one's crematory ashes (their very essence) into your very own portrait, you create a most-unique, lasting tribute of higher value and quality; only displayed in an exquisite piece of art that will bring joy to you and your family for years to come.
2. What if I have my own frame?
All our pricing is without a frame.
3. How long will this painting last and will it fade?
Since we use only museum quality canvases and paints that are then sealed with a special ultra-violet coating, they will last a lifetime without fading.
4. What if I already have my loved one's ashes in an urn?
Our paintings only require about 1 teaspoon of ashes. The remaining ashes can remain in the urn or portions scattered in your choice of location.
5. How long will this process take?
Once we receive your ashes your painting will arrive at your door in 2 — 4 weeks.
6. What is your return/refund policy?
The refund policy is that a full refund is available ONLY before the ashes are incorporated into your painting.
1. Why an oil painting with ashes?
As a creative alternative/addition to an urn, we at Memories From Ashes believe that by combining your loved one's crematory ashes (their very essence) into your very own portrait, you create a most-unique, lasting tribute of higher value and quality; only displayed in an exquisite piece of art that will bring joy to you and your family for years to come.
2. What if I have my own frame?
All our pricing is without a frame.
3. How long will this painting last and will it fade?
Since we use only museum quality canvases and paints that are then sealed with a special ultra-violet coating, they will last a lifetime without fading.
4. What if I already have my loved one's ashes in an urn?
Our paintings only require about 1 teaspoon of ashes. The remaining ashes can remain in the urn or portions scattered in your choice of location.
5. How long will this process take?
Once we receive your ashes your painting will arrive at your door in 2 — 4 weeks.
6. What is your return/refund policy?
The refund policy is that a full refund is available ONLY before the ashes are incorporated into your painting.
