Obviously the first thing you need to do is figure out what to paint on the wall. When I know what I want to paint, I typically follow that up by finding different representations, photos, drawings to use as a reference, or by going to a location to take some pictures that I can use as a model. For example,…
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Art Theft Most Famous Cases In History
Art theft is an ancient and complicated crime. When you look at the some of the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that involve art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can read about some of the most famous cases of art theft in the history. The First…
Stretching An Oil Painting
Oil paintings on canvas are always mounted on inner, wooden frame bars (a stretcher) before framing. A stretcher is a wooden support that a canvas is attached to for stability. A frame around the stretcher, in addition to complementing the appearance of the painting, provides extra support for the canvas. A competent picture framer will be able to stretch the…
Oil Paintings
Paintings tend to be the most beautiful creation of man, which has the power to exert a pull on the spectator. Oil paintings are beautiful art forms, and these antique elements continue to mark their stand through generations. Why oil painting? The great painters and the artists of the past chose to work on oil paintings because it rendered a…
Oil Painting Lesson Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Painting
Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners. Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions that beginners have. What is “Fat Over Lean?” Fat over lean is one of the most fundamental approaches to oil painting and when…
Do You Know Which Color To Be Used In Your Painting
Painting is incomplete without color one can say that color is a main element in good. Painting available in many different colors but how many of us know about the quality of color used in painting which you have purchased. Who is going to take the color guaranty of painting? As we can see that after some time is pass…
Now Is The Time To Spruce Up That Suv Save Cash
It may be time to spruce up your truck, car or SUV. Perhaps the bird droppings this summer and fall have been hard on your SUV’s finish. Perhaps you wish to you’re your car. Or perhaps you are tired of the colour and just want a change of scenery. It is true that automotive vehicle painting can be quite expensive…
Masking Tape
Masking tape is an easily removable adhesive tape used to protect surfaces under various conditions. Masking tape can be protective masking tape, paper masking tape or crepe masking tape. Protective masking tape effectively protects finished and easily damaged surfaces. It can be used to shield finished metals, vinyl or plastic laminates, glass and wood against scratches, paints, oils etc. Paper…
Framing And Hanging Oil Paintings
The frame gives a more finished look to the oil painting and helps define the boundaries of the artwork. The marriage of a frame with an oil painting may be harmonious or discordant, enhancing or distracting – a poorly chosen frame can ruin the appearance of the oil painting, while an appropriate one can make it shine. There are many…
Concrete Paint
Many home owners report that their concrete does not look as good as it first did, and indeed some concrete looses its looks and become cracked and dimples and rust stains. This look damages the house look and many find it to be plain ugly, the solutions that people apply to this problem is usually covering the whole concrete surface…