Art works though having a universal appeal still are a precious lot.
One has to purchase paintings at high prices and their value appreciates over time.
Buying artworks according to our tastes and displaying them in our living rooms does not guarantee that the artwork will continue over generations.
One must make careful notes on the hanging and correct maintenance of the paintings.
It is advisable to get knowledge from other owners of artworks and also the artist who has made the art work.
Paintings that have been made by using mixed media and different types of glues, posters, materials need special care to prevent the upper layer damage.
Cleaning of such works requires greater care as to avoid wet and rough cloth wipes.
Always take a soft cloth dipped in water and lightly clean the surface.
Sometimes vacuuming at low pressure also helps clean artworks made in mixed media.
Paintings of water color on paper need very careful handling.
Glass covers and frames need breathing space to avoid mold and fungus formation during rainy season.
Oil paints on canvas are the safest and can be cleaned with a soft wet cloth in simple smooth directions to avoid peeling of any paints.
Very harsh materials used for cleaning may damage the artwork and you may lose on a very important value of the artwork.
Placement of paintings is very important.
It is best to avoid near windows which have continuous breeze as and also avoid placing near the window which has direct sunlight entering throughout the day.
This may fade the colors and also deteriorate the material of the paintings.
Rainy season may create havoc on artworks.
Mold formation and black fungus are a common problems faced in preservation of artworks.
Humidity levels in the room have to be controlled and keep the area as dry as possible.
Paintings are bought by giving a fortune and we need to take extra care of these works to keep it for the later generations.
Nowadays there are special preservation centers that help in cleaning and maintaining of the artworks.
It is best to take their services to keep the paintings for many, many years to come.
One has to purchase paintings at high prices and their value appreciates over time.
Buying artworks according to our tastes and displaying them in our living rooms does not guarantee that the artwork will continue over generations.
One must make careful notes on the hanging and correct maintenance of the paintings.
It is advisable to get knowledge from other owners of artworks and also the artist who has made the art work.
Paintings that have been made by using mixed media and different types of glues, posters, materials need special care to prevent the upper layer damage.
Cleaning of such works requires greater care as to avoid wet and rough cloth wipes.
Always take a soft cloth dipped in water and lightly clean the surface.
Sometimes vacuuming at low pressure also helps clean artworks made in mixed media.
Paintings of water color on paper need very careful handling.
Glass covers and frames need breathing space to avoid mold and fungus formation during rainy season.
Oil paints on canvas are the safest and can be cleaned with a soft wet cloth in simple smooth directions to avoid peeling of any paints.
Very harsh materials used for cleaning may damage the artwork and you may lose on a very important value of the artwork.
Placement of paintings is very important.
It is best to avoid near windows which have continuous breeze as and also avoid placing near the window which has direct sunlight entering throughout the day.
This may fade the colors and also deteriorate the material of the paintings.
Rainy season may create havoc on artworks.
Mold formation and black fungus are a common problems faced in preservation of artworks.
Humidity levels in the room have to be controlled and keep the area as dry as possible.
Paintings are bought by giving a fortune and we need to take extra care of these works to keep it for the later generations.
Nowadays there are special preservation centers that help in cleaning and maintaining of the artworks.
It is best to take their services to keep the paintings for many, many years to come.