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.
Any museum worth a reputation will have frames, hangers, glass covers and supports available in order to keep the hand oils, dirt, sweat and exhilaration off the priceless works of their many artists. Particularly well-funded museums, such as the Vatican, contain vaults which are temperature and pressure-controlled. Many of the works which originated from the segment of history known as the Renaissance are stored in such vaults.
Anyone wishing to preserve their own work can utilize aerosol sealant sprays that will help their painting adhere to the surface of the canvas. Covering this with glass is also highly recommended, especially if one intends to pass the work down to following generations. If properly cared for, generations of a family can appreciate the artistic talent of one of their own.
Yard sales are often places where artwork is sold to the public, and often the work will require cleaning when it gets home. There are some collectors who believe that cleaning a piece can lower the overall value of the work. However, professionals of restoration know there are methods utilized which do not damage the canvas or the paint.
If one suspects that their garage sale find is of great value, it is always recommended that they take the piece to a museum. Otherwise, start out by taking a stiff paint brush and brushing any loose dirt or dust off the surface of the painting. If the painting is dusted on a regular basis, further cleaning may not be necessary. An emulsion cleaner, with cotton swabs, can be used to clean a particularly dirty piece.
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.
Preserving graffiti art can be done by chiseling out the work for a museum as well as having citizens stand up and demand the preservation of certain pieces in city counsel. Those living within the confines of a city have a deep appreciation for the beauty that comes in the form of graffiti art. If a piece can be given special recognition than further efforts can be made to keep it intact.
Any painting can be made to last longer simply by dusting the surface very lightly on a regular basis. If an emulsion cleaner is necessary, one must first find out if the paint is oil or acrylic based. Keeping the room the artwork is stored in clean and free of dust is also important in maintaining what may one day be a relic.
Any museum worth a reputation will have frames, hangers, glass covers and supports available in order to keep the hand oils, dirt, sweat and exhilaration off the priceless works of their many artists. Particularly well-funded museums, such as the Vatican, contain vaults which are temperature and pressure-controlled. Many of the works which originated from the segment of history known as the Renaissance are stored in such vaults.
Anyone wishing to preserve their own work can utilize aerosol sealant sprays that will help their painting adhere to the surface of the canvas. Covering this with glass is also highly recommended, especially if one intends to pass the work down to following generations. If properly cared for, generations of a family can appreciate the artistic talent of one of their own.
Yard sales are often places where artwork is sold to the public, and often the work will require cleaning when it gets home. There are some collectors who believe that cleaning a piece can lower the overall value of the work. However, professionals of restoration know there are methods utilized which do not damage the canvas or the paint.
If one suspects that their garage sale find is of great value, it is always recommended that they take the piece to a museum. Otherwise, start out by taking a stiff paint brush and brushing any loose dirt or dust off the surface of the painting. If the painting is dusted on a regular basis, further cleaning may not be necessary. An emulsion cleaner, with cotton swabs, can be used to clean a particularly dirty piece.
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.
Preserving graffiti art can be done by chiseling out the work for a museum as well as having citizens stand up and demand the preservation of certain pieces in city counsel. Those living within the confines of a city have a deep appreciation for the beauty that comes in the form of graffiti art. If a piece can be given special recognition than further efforts can be made to keep it intact.
Any painting can be made to last longer simply by dusting the surface very lightly on a regular basis. If an emulsion cleaner is necessary, one must first find out if the paint is oil or acrylic based. Keeping the room the artwork is stored in clean and free of dust is also important in maintaining what may one day be a relic.
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