it's a pirate ship sailing into the setting sun it is darker colors with yellows and golds in in the sunset the boats are blackHow do I find out how old my oil painting is? and where can I bring it to find out how much it costs?
Send a picture to a smaller auction house that does free appraisals and ask for an estimate.
Take it to a fine arts dealer that deals in paintings of that period.
Not to disappoint you, but if it's a pirate ship painting any later than the 19th century it is probably not worth that much.
Best of luck.How do I find out how old my oil painting is? and where can I bring it to find out how much it costs?
You will have to set up an appointment with a professional art appraiser if you think that your piece is possibly worth a substantial amount of money. This is the only reliable way to make sure that you get an accurate assessment of its value.
A local museum with a knowledgeable curator might be able to either appraise your piece or let you know if it is worth the investment of time or money of getting it done professionally. Otherwise an auction house or art dealer might be able to do it. Just make sure that you check their credentials and ensure that they are qualified to make these kinds of appraisals.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
How to protect unfinished oil painting?
I don't know what to cover the surface with, I've only just stopped to let it dry, and I don't want it to smudge when I'm carrying it around?How to protect unfinished oil painting?
DO NOT SPRAY IT WITH HAIR SPRAY!!!!!
You can buy a canvas carrier or just put it somewhere to dry that is protected from being touched. The canvas carriers have more than one place for canvas so you can put two face to face with air space between.
You can use Retouch Varnish for a protective coating without waiting 6 months. It can be used right away.
Go to www.cheapjoes .com or www.dickblick.com for these product or your local art supply dealer.How to protect unfinished oil painting?
Don't cover it up with anything. Any thing you lay over the top of the oil paint will adhere to it. You need to allow it to air dry. If you must carry it around, just hold it by the back - the stretcher bars, if it's a canvas. If you want oil to dry faster try using linquin. You mix a bit of it into the oil paint so it will dry faster. Much faster. If it's hot it'll dry in a few hours as opposed to a few days or weeks. You can purchase linquin in any art supply store. It's a guey liquid that comes in small bottles next to thinning agents and such.
Spray it with hair spray!
DO NOT SPRAY IT WITH HAIR SPRAY!!!!!
You can buy a canvas carrier or just put it somewhere to dry that is protected from being touched. The canvas carriers have more than one place for canvas so you can put two face to face with air space between.
You can use Retouch Varnish for a protective coating without waiting 6 months. It can be used right away.
Go to www.cheapjoes .com or www.dickblick.com for these product or your local art supply dealer.How to protect unfinished oil painting?
Don't cover it up with anything. Any thing you lay over the top of the oil paint will adhere to it. You need to allow it to air dry. If you must carry it around, just hold it by the back - the stretcher bars, if it's a canvas. If you want oil to dry faster try using linquin. You mix a bit of it into the oil paint so it will dry faster. Much faster. If it's hot it'll dry in a few hours as opposed to a few days or weeks. You can purchase linquin in any art supply store. It's a guey liquid that comes in small bottles next to thinning agents and such.
Spray it with hair spray!
How do I begin to research an oil painting?
I bought this oil painting it is 28'; by 42'; framed and beautiful it is men at the hunt breakfast, not one I have ever seen I know nothing of value or where to begin??How do I begin to research an oil painting?
How about getting an internet picture of it. Then mailing it to someone, like, say, Antiques Roadshow, seriously?
Or a famous art appraiser. Or, possibly, Sotheby's? Places like that, also places listed on Antiques Roadshow.
They always have the names of the auction houses listed underneath the appraiser when he is talking.
I guess there are safe sites where you could load the picture right onto the net, but maybe you want to keep the picture locked up and in a safe place, or insured, before you do. Good Luck.
And you can always check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure a site is safe, or at least get as much assurance as you can get.How do I begin to research an oil painting?
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How about getting an internet picture of it. Then mailing it to someone, like, say, Antiques Roadshow, seriously?
Or a famous art appraiser. Or, possibly, Sotheby's? Places like that, also places listed on Antiques Roadshow.
They always have the names of the auction houses listed underneath the appraiser when he is talking.
I guess there are safe sites where you could load the picture right onto the net, but maybe you want to keep the picture locked up and in a safe place, or insured, before you do. Good Luck.
And you can always check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure a site is safe, or at least get as much assurance as you can get.How do I begin to research an oil painting?
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How to clean an oil painting...?
Dirty from smoke and dust. It is about 20 years old and I don't want to damage it.How to clean an oil painting...?
Don't try if you don't know what you are doing. More people ruin their paintings when trying to restore them on their own. Find a reputable restorer in your area and have them do it. If you are gung-ho on doing it your self buy some cheap dirty oils at a flea market and practice practice practice. Here is a good website that can tell you how to do it. http://www.restoration-advice.org/Pages/鈥?/a> I really suggest a professional restorer. People call my gallery asking us to restore their works and we always refer them to a seasoned professional. http://www.lopressionism.comHow to clean an oil painting...?
If the painting is valuable you should have it professionally cleaned and restored (if needed). Don鈥檛 do it yourself because you could damage it beyond repair and ruin it.
Don't try if you don't know what you are doing. More people ruin their paintings when trying to restore them on their own. Find a reputable restorer in your area and have them do it. If you are gung-ho on doing it your self buy some cheap dirty oils at a flea market and practice practice practice. Here is a good website that can tell you how to do it. http://www.restoration-advice.org/Pages/鈥?/a> I really suggest a professional restorer. People call my gallery asking us to restore their works and we always refer them to a seasoned professional. http://www.lopressionism.comHow to clean an oil painting...?
If the painting is valuable you should have it professionally cleaned and restored (if needed). Don鈥檛 do it yourself because you could damage it beyond repair and ruin it.
Oil painting, how long to dry?
hey, I just finished my first oil portrait and I'm wondering how long it will take to dry. I painted on a 24x20 canvas using 'Grumbacher' Artists' oil colors pretested. and I also mixed into the colors a little of 'Windsor and Newton Artisan' water mixable oil painting medium. I did not layer it on too thick and I didn't use any water. Can any experienced oil painters give me an idea of how long it will be until I can put a protective coat on it? thanksOil painting, how long to dry?
It depends, sometimes when I have to deliver a painting to the Gallery I don't use too much paint and use only turpentine or turpenoid as a mixing medium, (no oil) this way it will dry faster, I won't get the beautiful satin finish look, but I will have my painting ready to hang in a couple of weeks. But in reality, oils take anywhere from 3 months to a year to really really dry so that you can touch it, or travel with it. Only you can decide on the time you should allow yourself, all paints, have a different molecular structure, and all temperatures are different all over the world, and there many other factors to take into consideration, practice will teach you more than all the readings, suggestions, tips, seminars, formulas or secrets that anyone can give you. Art is that wonderful, only you can create it your way, and only you know the real meaning of your work. Have fun.Oil painting, how long to dry?
Move on and start your next painting it will take some time for the one you just finished to be ready for varnished. Depending on how thick you applied the paint it could take six months to a year.
Depending on the amount of paint thinckness. The rule of thumb is six months before you add the protective coat. But it could take longer.
Minimum 6 months, that is if the paint layers are thin. For impasto works or palette knife painting, minimum 1 year.
It depends, sometimes when I have to deliver a painting to the Gallery I don't use too much paint and use only turpentine or turpenoid as a mixing medium, (no oil) this way it will dry faster, I won't get the beautiful satin finish look, but I will have my painting ready to hang in a couple of weeks. But in reality, oils take anywhere from 3 months to a year to really really dry so that you can touch it, or travel with it. Only you can decide on the time you should allow yourself, all paints, have a different molecular structure, and all temperatures are different all over the world, and there many other factors to take into consideration, practice will teach you more than all the readings, suggestions, tips, seminars, formulas or secrets that anyone can give you. Art is that wonderful, only you can create it your way, and only you know the real meaning of your work. Have fun.Oil painting, how long to dry?
Move on and start your next painting it will take some time for the one you just finished to be ready for varnished. Depending on how thick you applied the paint it could take six months to a year.
Depending on the amount of paint thinckness. The rule of thumb is six months before you add the protective coat. But it could take longer.
Minimum 6 months, that is if the paint layers are thin. For impasto works or palette knife painting, minimum 1 year.
How do you learn to oil paint..? ?
I mean when I look at or read the classic stuff in histories or when I go to the musuems it's also painting or frames back in the 18 or 19th century..
It's great and I want to do something like that, my piano teacher is great at drawing and art and I think she learns them in books, but i'm not as great as her
I love looking at landscapes and nature and wanna paint my memories in pictures
But if you are keen to learn to piant/draw/sketch/oil paint how do you do so without being second nature to it?
and it's especially hard drawing the ANATOMY of the human, man how could they do it back ages ago.?
I love ARTHow do you learn to oil paint..? ?
As with any skill, the best way is PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.
If drawing and painting doesn't really come to you ';naturally'; that's okay, you just have to work a little harder, but don't get discouraged.
The best thing to do it draw from life. If you are serious about it, set up still life's (think composition, textures, shapes) Challenge yourself a little once you feel a little more comfortable in your drawing skills. Change your still life weekly or bi-weekly, but while you are learning it is in my opinion a good idea to draw the same thing over and over again so you can see where you are improving and where you need work. Everyday do a few drawings, from that still life.. Anywhere from gesture sketches to full details.
Drawing 101: When you are looking at an object, lets say a skull, break it down into simple shapes first. Pay special attention to how the shadows and light allow you to see the object. Positive (light) and negative (shadows) spaces are really important in both painting and drawing.
I like to work in sketch books, i keep a little one with me all the time, so when I think of ideas or see pretty things I am jot/sketch it down. I sketch anything from full out details, only negative spaces, only shape relationships, line and contour drawings, your main challenge is to start seeing things differently.
Painting realistically requires some drawing skill, but the technique is different. I don't believe that you really need to be a great drawer to be a great painter.. so.. With paintings, esp Oils.. it takes a lot of observation. Look at your favorite artist and how they use their paint. How do they use texture? How do they blend colors? If you want to use oils, I would suggest buying those oil sets you can find at art supply stores, because they are relatively cheap and practice on smaller canvas. It wont be long before you want to go bigger and better, but just know oil takes a long time to dry and can be expensive. (to thin oil out you need turpentine so don't forget to buy that-- also, since the paint is much thicker you will need oil brushes-- someone at the art supply store can help you get started) Eventually you will be comfortable with buying primarys and mixing your own colors!
Art is all about experimenting. The beauty about art is that its all subjective, so-- you really cant mess it up!
I have like a million and ten drawing/painting exercises I could send you if want them along with tons of product suggestions.. Just pop me an email if you are interested!How do you learn to oil paint..? ?
Try taking some classes. Ask around at your local hobby store if there are any artists around who give classes. I've done this myself. They can be very informative and relatively inexpensive. On top of that you have your own painting when the class is over.
It's great and I want to do something like that, my piano teacher is great at drawing and art and I think she learns them in books, but i'm not as great as her
I love looking at landscapes and nature and wanna paint my memories in pictures
But if you are keen to learn to piant/draw/sketch/oil paint how do you do so without being second nature to it?
and it's especially hard drawing the ANATOMY of the human, man how could they do it back ages ago.?
I love ARTHow do you learn to oil paint..? ?
As with any skill, the best way is PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.
If drawing and painting doesn't really come to you ';naturally'; that's okay, you just have to work a little harder, but don't get discouraged.
The best thing to do it draw from life. If you are serious about it, set up still life's (think composition, textures, shapes) Challenge yourself a little once you feel a little more comfortable in your drawing skills. Change your still life weekly or bi-weekly, but while you are learning it is in my opinion a good idea to draw the same thing over and over again so you can see where you are improving and where you need work. Everyday do a few drawings, from that still life.. Anywhere from gesture sketches to full details.
Drawing 101: When you are looking at an object, lets say a skull, break it down into simple shapes first. Pay special attention to how the shadows and light allow you to see the object. Positive (light) and negative (shadows) spaces are really important in both painting and drawing.
I like to work in sketch books, i keep a little one with me all the time, so when I think of ideas or see pretty things I am jot/sketch it down. I sketch anything from full out details, only negative spaces, only shape relationships, line and contour drawings, your main challenge is to start seeing things differently.
Painting realistically requires some drawing skill, but the technique is different. I don't believe that you really need to be a great drawer to be a great painter.. so.. With paintings, esp Oils.. it takes a lot of observation. Look at your favorite artist and how they use their paint. How do they use texture? How do they blend colors? If you want to use oils, I would suggest buying those oil sets you can find at art supply stores, because they are relatively cheap and practice on smaller canvas. It wont be long before you want to go bigger and better, but just know oil takes a long time to dry and can be expensive. (to thin oil out you need turpentine so don't forget to buy that-- also, since the paint is much thicker you will need oil brushes-- someone at the art supply store can help you get started) Eventually you will be comfortable with buying primarys and mixing your own colors!
Art is all about experimenting. The beauty about art is that its all subjective, so-- you really cant mess it up!
I have like a million and ten drawing/painting exercises I could send you if want them along with tons of product suggestions.. Just pop me an email if you are interested!How do you learn to oil paint..? ?
Try taking some classes. Ask around at your local hobby store if there are any artists around who give classes. I've done this myself. They can be very informative and relatively inexpensive. On top of that you have your own painting when the class is over.
How to waterproof spray paint/oil based paint/ 100% acrylic latex paint?
I am making a skimboard and painted it with silver spray paint, and then touched it up with some oil based chrome finish, and make designs with 100% acrylic latex paint. I then tried to waterproof it with oil based polyurethane and it made the silver (chrome, one of the two) run and ruin the designs, so when I redo this, what should i use to waterproof/paint it? It needs a good waterproofing because it will be subject to lots of time in the waterHow to waterproof spray paint/oil based paint/ 100% acrylic latex paint?
Hi,
Try using Krylon clear acrylic spray, sounds like the oil based poly reacted with the chrome.How to waterproof spray paint/oil based paint/ 100% acrylic latex paint?
Tung Oil
Hi,
Try using Krylon clear acrylic spray, sounds like the oil based poly reacted with the chrome.How to waterproof spray paint/oil based paint/ 100% acrylic latex paint?
Tung Oil
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