How to Distinguish Authentic Whale Tooth Scrimshaw from Resin "Fakeshaw" (Part 1 of 3) The 1970s saw the implementation of the U.S. Federal Marine Mammals Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA ), and the U.S. Federal...
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep...." Da Vinci's ever-popular "Mona Lisa" is a living testament to Keats' stirring words,...
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Caring for paintings is not that difficult, what one wants to do is use some gentle care and consider some preventative medicine. With that in mind, most paintings should last us a life time or more. These few...
This guide focuses on best practices for hanging framed art to maximize its impact and maintain visual balance in the room. These concepts are not universal; rather, they are designed to give you a starting...
Framing Focus: What You Should Know About Light And Your Artwork The Blessing and Danger of Light- Without light there would be not art, as light is what allows us to see and appreciate color. It is one...
Conservation of Works on Paper Most frame shops present a bewildering array of choices, and it is too often the rare frame shop that understands the conservation of images. We believe the more you know,...
Framing Focus: Frame Your Art with Preservation in Mind and it Will Look Like New For Years to Come. If you own art there are two things you need to know. Not all artwork is alike, and none of it comes...
Hello and thank you for reading my guide. Have you ever bought a gorgeous piece of Art and then started wondering how to protect it from the elements, sunlight, etc? Perhaps you have old family photographs...
Summer parties mean more people viewing your decor and less time for you to spend on decorating your house. Creating an art gallery in your home is a great way to achieve high impact with modest effort. Your...