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Art Tip 31: Buy a Humidity Checker for your Paintings
Although some paintings are more sensitive than others, the general temperature level for all paintings should be between 18-20 degrees C. The relative humidity levels should be 50-55%.
As paintings are sensitive to temperature changes, it would be wise to purchase a humidity checker or digital thermometer to track the temperatures in the room regardless of the time of day or year.
Art Tip 32: Moving with Paintings
When moving, place your paintings between two flat pieces of cardboard or mat board and then wrap bubble wrap around it. Don't wait long to settle in your new house before you take out the paintings again because they should not be kept wrapped for long periods of time. Otherwise, moisture will build up on the painting.
Art Tip 33: Why you Should Apply Varnish on Paintings
After several months of hanging, varnish your paintings. It helps bring out the colors of the painting, improving its overall look. Further, varnish provides added protection to the artwork.
Art Tip 34: Confused about Buying Paintings?
Are you confused about what it takes to buy really good paintings? This is no surprise as there are indeed a lot of fakes out there. To guide you, keep in mind these six points to go by when buying paintings - genuineness, rarity or uniqueness, quality, condition, provenance and value. You may sacrifice a bit on one category in favor of another, but every painting should be evaluated on all points.
Art Tip 35: Judging the Age of Paintings
Judging the 'age' of a painting is very difficult. There are so many forgers out there that even professional assessors need to rely on chemicals and special tools to examine an artwork.
Some of the most common techniques of forgers are spilling coffee on an artwork, rumpling it and stretching it out, stomping on it, and more! Some paintings may genuinely be old BUT they're not worth much because the artist who made it never became popular. So the next time someone tries to sell you an old painting and claims it to be 'priceless', get a second opinion.
Art Tip 36: Paintings Guide: Study Bad Art
In the interest of learning about paintings as a whole, do study bad art. Yes, in buying paintings, many people just take a crash course or quick study of the most prominent art movements. As such, the eye is trained for a specific 'look'. Study bad art and really know what makes a painting stand out... or not.
Art Tip 37: Paintings for Sale at Online Auctions
Paintings for sale at online auctions can save you a lot of money but do proceed with caution. At the very least, ensure that the painting has an image that you can enlarge or zoom. Be wary too of sales or auctions conducted by just anybody online. Most of the time, there is absolutely no warranty on the painting or they offer an AS IS sale. Don't be easily tempted by these. The painting may be inexpensive but may not give you any pleasure at all once received.
Written by: Rhea Nievera
Art Tip 38: Paintings for Sale at Auctions
Did you know that most auction catalogues do NOT reveal the condition of paintings for sale? This is especially true for oil paintings. Auction houses of good repute can be asked for a detailed report on the condition of a painting being auctioned but note that these are prepared by auction house personnel and not by professional conservators or art appraisers.
Art Tip 40: Detecting Fake Porcelain Paintings
Porcelain paintings have gained so much popularity that many fakes abound in the market. To spot a fake, take note of these:
1) be doubtful of such a painting when it comes in brand new frames.
2) false wear and staining on the back of the painting.
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