Handling your oil paintings: Unframed oil painting reproductions or original oil painting should be handled as little as possible and when oil painting reproductions or oil paintings must be handled, ensure that your hands are washed beforehand and are free of grease or lotions. Never lift your unframed oil painting reproduction (not on a stretcher frame) with bare fingers by the edges or touch the surface. Wear gloves, use tissue paper, or lift from beneath using cardboard to support and hold the cardboard, not the oil painting. Framing your oil paintings: Framing should be done to the highes >> Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

OK, finally you found the courage to spend n-hundred dollars of your hard earned money on this wonderful oil painting to complement your living room. The good news is that a quality piece of art can easily outlast you, gain in value, and certainly impress your mother-in-law. The bad news is that, without being taken care of, any work of art will quickly degrade into a useless piece of warped canvas. The truth of the matter is that any artifact needs consistent care to preserve its original qualities and materials. The following steps can help you ensure that your oil painting will last as long as your love for it. » Continue reading "How to Take Care of an Original Oil Painting"