A Note on International Shipping
Effective July 26, 2026
I want to be upfront with all of you, wherever you're reading from, about a change to how I handle international orders.
What's changing
Starting Sunday July 26, 2026 I will be pausing international shipping through USPS. This isn't permanent, and I'll share an update here as soon as that changes.
Why I'm making this change
A few things led to this decision, and I want to lay them out clearly rather than leave it vague.
Shipping costs have been inconsistent. My site's shipping calculator hasn't reliably matched the real cost of international postage and customs. In practice, that's meant covering the difference out of pocket on a lot of orders, which isn't sustainable long-term.
Export paperwork has gotten more complicated. Recent U.S. export regulations classify art, cultural objects, and similar items as restricted for international shipment. That means more paperwork on my end, and even with it done correctly, no guarantee a package clears customs once it reaches its destination. I don't want to take a customer's money for something that might get held up or returned at the border.
Pricing needed an update regardless. Alongside this change, I've adjusted my prices to reflect current costs of materials, paper, and time. This has been overdue for a while, and it's a separate decision from the shipping pause, but I'm mentioning both here since they're landing around the same time.
What this means if you're outside the U.S.
I have orders to four different continents and that is something I would have never imagined to be possible. Thank you so much for your support!
If you've bought from me before or have been following from outside the U.S., I want you to know this isn't a reflection of how much I value those orders. Some of the most meaningful moments in this practice have been hearing from someone overseas who found a piece that meant something to them. That hasn't changed.
A few options in the meantime:
Join the mailing list. I'll let you know the moment international shipping reopens.
Reach out directly. If you have a specific piece in mind, email me at daniel@danielvillaart.com. I can't promise a workaround for every situation, but I'm happy to talk through options case by case.
Check back periodically. This page will be updated with any change in status.
What this means if you're in the U.S.
Domestic shipping continues as normal. If there's a print you've been considering, this is a good window to pick it up before the new pricing is fully reflected across the shop.
Hand-carved and hand-pressed linoleum block ion your favorite bookworm. Inspired by the curious nature of the artist’s cats.
This pull also includes three artist proofs which were pulled at the start of the print session.
Paper Options
Asagami 43GSM. Acid Free.
Made in Japan
Arnhem 1618 245gsm. Acid Free.
Made in Netherlands
Size: 8×10 inches
Image size: 5x7 inches
This is an open edition signed by the artist.
Due to the nature of printmaking small variations may appear on each copy. Print is shipped unframed.
How long will this last
I don't have an exact date. My plan is to keep this in place while these export restrictions are active, and revisit it periodically. I'd rather be honest about that uncertainty than promise a timeline I can't guarantee.
Thank you for understanding, and for continuing to support this work.
— Daniel
