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Art Tip 21: How to Clean the Backs of Paintings
Care should be given not only to the front but also to the back of paintings. Keep the back clean by using a hand-held
vacuum. Take the painting down and remove it from its frame. Lie it face down on a CLEAN surface and use a hand-held vacuum with a suction nozzle with a brush attachment.
Art Tip 22: Cleaning Oil Paintings: Home Remedy
Afraid of using harsh chemicals when cleaning your oil paintings? Then try this 'home' remedy - use bread! Buy some good doughy bread like sourdough bread then lay your oil painting on stable table.
Make sure that there is ample space where to place your painting. Now, get some dough from the inside of the loaf (no crust!) and use this to GENTLY scrub the surface of your oil painting.
The bread will act like a sponge and collect the soil on top of the painting. Change the bread piece when it's dirty. Repeat this step until you've covered the entire painting's surface.
Art Tip 23: Cleaning Oil Paintings: Blotting
Cleaning oil paintings by means of 'blotting' should be done very carefully so as not to ruin the artwork. First, lightly brush off the surface of the oil painting with a soft brush. Prepare a mild soap solution using dishwashing liquid soap.
Dip a clean and soft cloth on the soap solution and blot the surface of the painting - do NOT rub.
Art Tip 24: What do those Dots on Gallery Paintings Mean?
Buying a gallery painting for the first time? Know the following protocols before you start coveting that artwork. A red dot on a painting's label indicates it has already been sold. A green or half-red dot indicates that it is 'reserved'. This can mean that a buyer has reserved the painting OR that he or she has a right of first refusal.
Art Tip 25: Sell your Business with Magnetic Picture Frames
If you've ever wanted to market your business in an inexpensive yet sure-fire way- go for magnetic picture frames! You can have them made at various wholesale online marketing or picture frame stores online. They are a sure hit. Since most people use them and stick them on their refrigerators, you are assured of reminding them of your business.
Art Tip 26: Detecting Cracks in Oil Paintings
Cleaning oil paintings by yourself is something that you should think about two or three times (four?) especially if the painting is very valuable. Remember, a simple mistake can ruin your artwork forever. One of the things you should find out BEFORE you clean an oil painting is if it has cracks. (Otherwise, the cleaning solution will seep into your artwork.) Go to a dark room with your painting and put a black light under it. Cracks, if any, will be revealed.
Art Tip 28: Everyday Cleaning of Paintings
For regular upkeep of paintings, buy a very soft brush from a local art supply store and use this to gently dust the painting regularly. When done, always store the brush in a bag and do not use it for anything else. Further, do not use any polish, wax, or oils with the brush when cleaning your painting.
Art Tip 29: Hanging Paintings
To preserve paintings, do not hang them directly opposite windows as the light filtering through will cause your painting to fade. If you must, then use translucent curtains or blinds to lessen to redirect the sunlight.
Art Tip 30: Help! My Paintings Are Aging
Paintings are just like any other item in your household, they are subject to 'wear and tear'. So don't panic if you see flaking oil paint, dirty varnish, darkened shadows, or some dampness. If you've never noticed it before and realize that the painting is really dirty, consult a professional restorer.
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