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Art Tip 61: Fading Colors on Acrylic Paintings
You have tried everything already. You did not put it under direct sunlight, used professional cleaners and even used a room temperature regulator. But still, your acrylic painting's color continues fade.
This may not be your fault. Fact is, it is possible that the acrylic painting is really susceptible color fading. Why? The artist could have used a less than desirable quality of acrylic paint. These inferior quality paints tend to have cheaper colorants which fade easily under UV light.
Art Tip 62: Mold Growth on Acrylic Paintings
Acrylic paintings are by nature more prone to mold growth. As such, no professional cleaner can clean an acrylic painting without doing some degree of damage to the original paint.
Acrylic paint films are by nature soft and so they attract and hold dirt more than their other counterparts. And since this also makes them hard to clean, they are more susceptible to mold growth. Preventive maintenance such as ensuring they are exposed to constant room temperature is still the best.
Art Tip 63: Art Prints To Buy Online for Those Who Do Not Have Time
Art prints to buy online anyone? One of the great things about purchasing art prints over the internet is that you do NOT have to waste so much time!
With just a click, hundreds of art prints can be made available for your scrutiny. But this is not all. Art prints online are also nicely and conveniently 'catalogued'. Why bother spending time with a particle theme or genre of art prints if they do not interest you?
Art Tip 64: Picture Framing Online
Many of us are just not gifted with the ability to visualize how a painting would look like in a frame - and so enter that great picture framing service that most online painting sites offer these days.
It is really great. Not only do you get to select the painting or art print you like but you can also see how it would look like using different sets of picture frames. By clicking on your desired frame, online sites can display how the painting would look like. If you don't like it, just choose another frame before making your purchase.
Art Tip 65: Wall Paintings - Do they Match your Wall Color?
Ok, you saw a great wall painting and you just got to have it. But those it suit your wall? Apart from dimensions, does the color of the painting AND the frame you want to put it in match your wall color?
Instead of drastically thinking of repainting your house, why don't you go online and check out sites with 'match my wall color' features. There are some sites now that enable you to select a wall color and see if the painting you like suits it.
Art Tip 66: Self Portraits - Where to Start
Self portraits are one of the best things that you can engage in - as a gift to yourself or as a gift to your partner. The first thing to ask is what style do you want the self portrait to be? Do you require a photographer or a painter?
Either way, always use a photographer or painter that you know or has been recommended by friends. If you don't know the painter or photographer at all but like his work, be sure to see a great many samples of his work before you commission him.
Art Tip 67: Self Portraits - It's All About You
Engaging in self portraits is a very exciting and personal experience. One of the things you should really think about is just how you want to portray your self. Do not go traditional (e.g., sitting on a chair or standing holding a bouquet) IF this is not what you want. Remember, a self portrait is all about you. Take risks! Ever dreamed of doing a very sexy portrait? Then go for it! Discuss the endless possibilities with your painter.
Art Tip 68: Custom Made Picture Frames - Express Yourself
If you have a really great picture and want to show it off, don't ruin the effect by putting it in a less than desirable picture frame. Why not go for custom made picture frames? This way, you can put in more character to your paintings or photographs. You can make this a do-it-yourself project or you can contract a framer who can do it for you. The latter option might cost a bit but you're worth it!
Art Tip 69: Barnwood Picture Frames for Rustic Charm
Barnwood picture frames are made of genuine barn wood salvaged from old barns, corrals, and outbuildings of the West. Further, did you know that because of the different nail holes in the woods and the natural weathering and aging that they went through, each barn wood frame has its own look, color and texture? So if you want to put some rustic charm into your abode and want a frame that's totally unique, go for barnwood picture frames.
Art Tip 70: Wood Picture Frames - Seeing is Believing
Despite many online sites offering framing services, sometimes nothing beats seeing and feeling wooden picture frames for yourself. True, online sites offer a great variety that you probably would not see in one store but sometimes, the color is off or you really didn't visualize it enough.
Why don't you pay a visit to a local museum and get a feel of the wooden frames they use. At the very least, you will at least get a feeling of the impact' such frames have on which type of picture.
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