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Art Tip 131: Oil Paintings Calling All Cleaners
If you are clueless when it comes to cleaning oil paintings (or any painting for that matter), call in the professionals. Sure, they may cost a bit more but they will be worth it especially if your painting is an expensive one or is considered an heirloom in your family.
Don't just settle for any professional cleaner you see online. Ask for references from family or friends. You can also visit your local art shop for some recommendations
Art Tip 132: Art Prints for your Living Room
Does your living room look a bit small? Use art prints or paintings with strong horizontal lines to elongate your room. Landscapes work best for this effect.
Of course, you can use any art print, painting or photograph that is rectangular in shape. These artworks give the illusion of that your living room is longer than it really is.
You may need more than one art print for this to be placed side-by-side because having one massive rectangular painting on the wall sort of defeats the purpose.
Art Tip 133: Art Prints for your Breakfast Nook
A breakfast nook is a nice and cozy place isn't it? Unfortunately, it may sometimes give a cramped' feeling. If this is what you are feeling now, follow this great art print and mirror trick.
Purchase a great eye-catching art print and place it on one wall. On the wall next to it (NOT the opposite one), place a mirror. The mirror will reflect the art print and give the illusion of extend space. Neat huh?
Art Tip 134: Art Prints for your Hallway
Is your hallway boring? You may be thinking that since you just pass' by it everyday anyway that it's ok if it's bare. Well, this is where one's artistic talent comes in.
Choose lively art prints to liven up your hallway! Why keep it drab when you can make your home more exciting to live in. And this endeavor need not be expensive at all. You will be surprised at how affordable online art prints can be. Don't be afraid to experiment either!
Art Tip 135: Art Prints - Go for a Specific Theme
The nice thing about art prints (apart from being affordable) is that it's so nice to find a pair or even a set that just go nicely with each other.
Consider this purchase a 4-piece art print that centers on one theme. For instance, if you want to place art prints in your bathroom, look for a soap series' or botanical fern series' or even a bouquet series'.
Ensure they are all of the same size and placed all in the same frame and voila! Eye-catching indeed!
Art Tip 136: Floral Paintings for your Living Room
The living room is perhaps one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) room in the house. As such, effort must be made to ensure that it is very comfortable, cozy and inviting. If this is your goal, you can hardly ever go wrong with floral paintings.
Paintings of flowers can convey any mood you like. Big flowers with bright colors convey vibrancy while a single-stem soft flower in a see-through vase conveys a touch of fancy.
Art Tip 137: Maternity Photos Keep them Soft and Whimsical
True, maternity photos are great ways to commemorate one's pregnancy but the truth of the matter is this not every one likes looking at a fully exposed pregnant woman.
So what do you do? It is all in the lighting and effects
It is imperative that the photograph carry out a whimsical' touch. Something that's very soft and feminine will evoke a better reaction than a woman simply exposing a huge belly don't you think?
Art Tip 138: Maternity Photos Where's Daddy?
Who says that maternity photos just have to be all about Mommy'. Adding Daddy' into the picture is a great way to instill family bonding.
Consider this a dad touching his face to mom's exposed belly, or Dad embracing mom's belly gives a very touching scene doesn't it? As in most photographs, lighting and effects play a great role to the mood you want to create so ensure that you experiment with these? Completely clueless about it? Bring in the professional photographers.
Art Tip 139: Paintings for a Lifetime
When buying paintings , it is best to choose something that you love and will enjoy for years to come as part of your collection. To ensure the durability of a painting , there are certain factors to consider before buying.
Check if the artwork is created using archival materials such as the kind of paper on which the painting is made. An oil painting done on unprepared paper will tend to crack, decompose over time or bleed oil.
Art Tip 140: Before Buying Artwork ...
The kind of paper on which the artwork is done is an important factor to consider before buying a painting . Keep in mind that paintings or drawings done on cardboard or newsprint quickly decompose.
While paintings done on cheap paper turn yellow due to the acid on the paper that actually burns the sheet. Also consider the type of support or framing of the painting.
Most paintings done on canvas don't require glass or backing material that could harm the art piece while some kinds of framing tends to harm rather than protect the painting itself.
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