From the blurred impressionism of Vincent Van Gogh to the surreal modern works of Sorayama, artists have traditionally stuck with the old-style easel and canvas. It does make sense that this medium would be used most often, as many paintings on such a surface have lasted hundreds of years. However, let us remember that the cave paintings have lasted thousands of years and did not have the museum protections of our modern figurative and genre art.
The oils from our hands as well as our sweat and breath can damage the canvas of the painting. Many Renaissance painters utilized canvas, while earlier artists often painted on linens or tile. To this day most artists use canvas as it is easier to preserve than the linen which had to be cleaned with human saliva.
A variety of spray-on sealants can come in very handy to the novice painter who wishes to preserve their own work. These chemicals cover the surface with a clear sheen which resists staining and sunlight fading. Placing the piece in a frame and kindly covering this with glass is the best thing to do.
Many of us possess paintings which were given to us or picked up at a yard sale. It is important to clean a canvas painting on occasion, as one never knows what the value of a piece of art may be at auction. Some would argue that this process can damage the piece; however, there are some techniques which promise to clean the painting without removing any of the oil-based paint.
It would be very unusual for someone to find a Van Gogh at a garage sale. However, if it is suspected that a piece of art may be valuable, taking it to a museum for an appraisal is a sensible thing. For most paintings simply dusting the surface with a dry cloth or toothbrush can do the trick, bringing back the original luster of the colors. Any persistent staining can be taken care of with emulsion cleaners and a cotton swab.
An oil-based painting on a linen surface is much more difficult to clean, but should not be regarded as impossible. Linen as a medium deteriorates rapidly, and the human race can never know how many beautifully painted pieces have been lost through the ages. Ancient restoration specialists would use their own spittle sometimes as a way to clean them, and this technique is still used today.
Street art, legally defined as graffiti art has escaped the subway and gone into the mainstream of city life. Visitors to the city love stumbling upon beautiful additions to the usually drab colors of the city, and some street pieces have been copyrighted and granted special recognition. The effort of preserving these pieces generally comes in the form of fighting in a city counsel.
Simply dusting the painting is quite effective for most hobby artists. Liquid cleaners should be avoided for cleaning these paintings because they are so new, and one does not want their colors to fade. Before putting any liquid on the painting, double check to see if the paint is acrylic or oil-based.
The oils from our hands as well as our sweat and breath can damage the canvas of the painting. Many Renaissance painters utilized canvas, while earlier artists often painted on linens or tile. To this day most artists use canvas as it is easier to preserve than the linen which had to be cleaned with human saliva.
A variety of spray-on sealants can come in very handy to the novice painter who wishes to preserve their own work. These chemicals cover the surface with a clear sheen which resists staining and sunlight fading. Placing the piece in a frame and kindly covering this with glass is the best thing to do.
Many of us possess paintings which were given to us or picked up at a yard sale. It is important to clean a canvas painting on occasion, as one never knows what the value of a piece of art may be at auction. Some would argue that this process can damage the piece; however, there are some techniques which promise to clean the painting without removing any of the oil-based paint.
It would be very unusual for someone to find a Van Gogh at a garage sale. However, if it is suspected that a piece of art may be valuable, taking it to a museum for an appraisal is a sensible thing. For most paintings simply dusting the surface with a dry cloth or toothbrush can do the trick, bringing back the original luster of the colors. Any persistent staining can be taken care of with emulsion cleaners and a cotton swab.
An oil-based painting on a linen surface is much more difficult to clean, but should not be regarded as impossible. Linen as a medium deteriorates rapidly, and the human race can never know how many beautifully painted pieces have been lost through the ages. Ancient restoration specialists would use their own spittle sometimes as a way to clean them, and this technique is still used today.
Street art, legally defined as graffiti art has escaped the subway and gone into the mainstream of city life. Visitors to the city love stumbling upon beautiful additions to the usually drab colors of the city, and some street pieces have been copyrighted and granted special recognition. The effort of preserving these pieces generally comes in the form of fighting in a city counsel.
Simply dusting the painting is quite effective for most hobby artists. Liquid cleaners should be avoided for cleaning these paintings because they are so new, and one does not want their colors to fade. Before putting any liquid on the painting, double check to see if the paint is acrylic or oil-based.
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