How do I maintain my oil painting?
Tips on general maintenance of oil paintings:1. Avoid displaying it in direct sunlight as this can cause it to change…
What is the difference between a ‘stretched’ and an ‘unstretched canvas’?
Stretched canvas is canvas that has been stretched over a wood frame ready for display. If you look on the…
Book Recommendation: ‘Art as Therapy’ by Alain de Botton & John Armstrong
This book is a must read!It talks about art in a way that is totally different from most – it…
How Do I Light the Paintings on My Walls?
Many of us have spaces on our walls where the right painting would fit well and really enhance that area…
The Short & Simple Answer to Why Abstract Art Exists
Why do some artists draw/paint/craft artworks around forms (like lines, shapes & patterns) instead of depicting realistic scenes? In other…
The Art Advisor – Issue 2
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VIDEO: How to Choose the Right Frame
Shanti shares some tips around how to choose the right frame for your artwork. She talks about how to make decisions about whether or not to frame, when to frame with or without glass, how to choose the right frame colour and style, and much more.
VIDEO: Why Buy a Still Life Painting?
Saira shares some thoughts on why still life paintings are more than just a snapshot of objects, and why they are so popular among collectors.
VIDEO: Practical Tips around Hanging and Displaying Art
Saira shared some practical tips around hanging and displaying art. She covers: the height to hang a painting, hot to arrange a gallery style group hang, and tools and tricks to display art without damaging your wall.
How to Look at Art
A painting can hang right in front of our eyes, and yet at the same time can seem so very…