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Art Tip 71: Antique Paintings - One's Junk is Another's Treasure
Wait! Do not throw that old painting that has been in the attic since you were born. It is quite unfortunate that many people do not know the treasures that are hidden in their attics or basements. If you want to be sure if it's worth anything, call a professional to authenticate it. If it's not worth much at all, then put it at eBay or have your own garage sale. Hey, if you don't like it somebody else might.
Art Tip 72: Picture Frames for Your Child's Room
Selecting picture frames can indeed be a fun endeavor if you're choosing frames for your child. If it's a baby room, the best color of frames for baby girls are pink. For baby boys, it's light blue or pale green. If your kids a re a bit older, choose picture frames that have vibrant colors. There are also many ready-made picture frames designed for kids such as those sporting animals, cartoon characters, dolls, and more.
Art Tip 73: Photography Family Portraits - Planning is Everything
Photography family portraits are big events and if you have a BIG family, it might not be wise to start preparing about poses, clothes and positions on the day the professional photographer arrives.
Make sure that you have some sort of plan. Take into account the different family members' heights and built so they can grouped together easily. Also, do inform family members to adhere to a certain clothing theme. It won't do any good if everybody was dressed formally and Aunt Jane shows up in a Hawaiian dress!
Art Tip 74: Paintings and White Gloves
No, this is not a surgery procedure. But the truth is, unframed paintings are really very sensitive. As times passes, no matter how you protect them, there will be some wear and tear.
So if you are thinking of putting a painting down for a while for cleaning or storage, put on white art cotton gloves. Avoid touching the unframed painting without gloves even if you have clean hands. This may leave a corrosive residue on the artwork.
Art Tip 75: Paintings and Bubble Wraps
Sadly, many paintings are ruined not just by incorrect cleaning methods but by carelessness in actual handling - lifting, moving or just the simple act of setting a painting down. To protect paintings at all times, protect them by putting some 'padding' around them.
You can use bubble wraps, a blanket, foam or even a towel. These should not be used to cover or wrap the painting. They should just be used on the edges of the painting or laid on the surface where the painting will be put on.
Art Tip 76: Paintings - Size Matters
Size does matter when it comes to paintings. Assuming that other factors such as quality, condition, subject matter, etc. are the same, it's best to go for bigger paintings.
Again, the trick is to shop around. Even online, ensure that you are jotting down the dimensions of the painting or art print being offered. And if you see a bigger one (of the same quality and genre) being sold elsewhere, opt for the bigger painting.
Art Tip 77: Paintings - Are They Collectibles?
As antiques or original paintings by the masters are extremely expensive, many people start investing on paintings done by yet unknown but promising artists.
So if you are considering of purchasing one from an unknown artist, ensure that the painting is SIGNED. Without a signature, it would be extremely hard to prove that the painting is an original. A certificate of authentication does not harm as well.
Art Tip 78: Into Buying and Selling Paintings?
If you are an entrepreneur and want to get into the wonderful world of buying and selling paintings, here's a tip - landscape paintings are more sellable than seascape paintings especially if they fall under a well-known art genre (e.g., Victorian, Hudson River, Barbizon, etc.). Religious paintings are also tough to sell.
If you are really into less popular painting themes, create a niche and focus on that. So instead of adding one or two religious paintings or prints into your collection, just focus on religious paintings and nothing else. That way, you end up catering one specific market.
Art Tip 79: Just Bought Paintings ? Who's Covering Insurance?
When you purchase paintings, whether online or from a local gallery, check their insurance policy. Sometimes, paintings can be damaged during transit or while being shipped to your home.
Check what the policy of the store is. Are they going to pay for it? Pay for part of it? Is the shipping agency the one who's going to cover it? It's better to discuss these things up front rather than be stuck with a damaged painting.
Art Tip 80: Creating a Virtual Paintings Gallery
This is a common scenario. You just saw a couple of great paintings online but you're not sure if they all go well together of if you chose the right picture frames. There are some online sites that enable you to make a temporary virtual paintings gallery.
Select the paintings and the frames you like and group them online. Then call a friend or anybody who can give a second opinion. Just ask them to log on to the site where you created the virtual gallery so they can look at your choices right away and give you comments.
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