http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/articles/ArtQuestions http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/rss/ArtQuestions.xml Art Questions from PrettyGreatAnswers.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ It is best for you to hang your painting on a wall that isfree from direct exposure to the heat of the sun. Heat can melt the oil paints used in paintings. You should also avoid exposing your paintings to extreme cold and extreme humidity, in orderto avoid moisture buildup. It is also important to Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:03:41 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006What-is-the-best-way-to-hang-my-painting.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006What-is-the-best-way-to-hang-my-painting.htm Cleaning your painting depends on the type of paint it is made of. If the paint used is water based, never use water to clean it. This will melt the paint and ruinyour painting. Instead, use air pressured cleaning gadgets to remove all the dust from the painting. For you to avoid getting much dirt Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:03:41 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006How-do-you-clean-a-painting.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006How-do-you-clean-a-painting.htm You can always find out if your paintings are original. Check the texture of paint used. If it is made of oil paint, the texture must be oil painting as well. Do not get a painting with covers, as you cannot feel whether the paint is original. Choose a reputable gallery where original paintings ar Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:03:41 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006How-do-I-know-if-my-painting-is-an-original.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006How-do-I-know-if-my-painting-is-an-original.htm You can store your paintings in a cool dry place free from moisture and dust. An air conditioned room is the ideal place. Avoid storing your paintings in places that are exposed to the heat and light of the sun. This can ruin paintings. Also avoid storing your paintings in places with sharp object Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:03:41 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006How-should-I-store-my-paintings.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006How-should-I-store-my-paintings.htm Dust your paintings regularly so the dust will not build up on antique paintings. Air-pressure cleaners are the best tool in restoring antique paintings. If the antique painting is covered with transparent paint, you can safely wipe it with a damp cloth to remove the dust accumulated. There are an Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:03:41 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006Should-I-get-my-antique-painting-restored.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/24-09-2006Should-I-get-my-antique-painting-restored.htm Everything here is © Pretty Great, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved.