Artwork is usually hung and viewed at eye level. This orientation brings out the best qualities in the artwork, as the proper perspective is preserved and colors and tones stay in harmony. Eye-level...
A blacklight is a great tool to use when inspecting antiques and collectables. It can detect repairs, flaws, cracks and paintovers. The blacklight will show restored or touched up areas on an antique painting....
I love creating primitive arts, crafts and dolls which almost always requires some painting. Through trial and error I have found the best fabric to use is cotton. It is durable and the paint absorbs well....
Updated: As a buyer of primitives in old paint on Ebay you don't want to be stuck with any fakes. After more than 30 years in the antiques business i know first hand the sting of having bought a reproduction...
I'll attempt to share my glass painting techniques with you, in other words, what I use and how this method works. I'll share with you what I have found to be easy, successful, and simple. I've had several...
Here's a few tips for painting wood furniture: 1. If you can see the defect before painting, you will see it after. Fix it before painting. 2. Paint is a very very thin layer that adds color......it is not the...
Preparing metal for painting I think you'll find that preparing wood and metal are easier than you thought!Start by choosing a special antique treasure but make sure you haven't chosen a Sterling Silver piece!...
It's been said that watercolor is more difficult than oil; you can't erase your mistakes with a turpentine rag and start over. But really, watercolor is easy, if not easier than oil and it can be done at home,...
I have been painting and selling mailboxes for approximately 8 years. Usually, I take orders for special scene mailboxes. If some wants a certain scene on their box, I'm only too happy to make it. I have...
Anyone that can write can draw and paint. Believe it. I'm a prime example. At 52 I took some art classes, five years ago. Now I sell my paintings for up to $300 each. Money isn't the only thing that is...
