October 27, 2014
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fine art Caged Bird sings for freedom

fine art

Caged Bird sings for freedom

Acrylic painting
size:16 x 20 inch/40.5 x 50.8 cm
Date: 2014
Colour:White,Orange,Yellow,Rose all colours in different tones
Artist: Selma Awadalla

Caged Bird sings for freedom/ full picture

Caged Bird sings for freedom/close-up

October 27, 2014
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The bright face

Mixed media

2004

Selma Awadalla

October 25, 2014
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HOW TO CARE FOR A FINE OIL PAINTING

from:http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/HOW-TO-CARE-FOR-A-FINE-OIL-PAINTING-/10000000000707131/g.html

Oil painting size 70 x 70 cm/ artist: Selma Awadalla

oil painting size 70 x 70 cm/ artist: Selma Awadalla

This little bit of information is to give first-time art buyers a very basic understanding of how to take care of the original oil paintings they have purchased and chosen to live with. Whenever someone buys one of my paintings, I try to explain to them the basics of caring for the work, and offer to be available any time they have a question or need assistance with its preservation. I care very much about the well-being of my work. My paintings remain as personal and dear to me when they are purchased as they were the day I created them. Art collectors should always keep in mind that this is how artists feel about their work, and that art is more than just a commodity. It is a piece of the artist’s soul.

Here are just a few basic rules:

Never lean the front or back surface of a stretched canvas on a pointed or sharp object, no matter how small. This will leave a dent that will disfigure your work. If you must lean it against something, lean it on the wood frame so that nothing presses against the canvas.

Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will fade the colors in your oil painting. Please be aware of this when choosing a location for your art work.

You might want to dust your painting regularly, so that a thick layer of dust does not build up which will dry out the paint and possibly result in cracking and peeling. Do not spray anything on the art work. Dust with a soft, dry cloth. If the surface of your painting looks dry and dull, you may want to have it varnished. Most artists will offer to varnish the work, if they haven’t done so already, at a new owner’s request and free of charge. Varnish is a protective surface which will not only enhance the image, but will keep the surface intact and safe from cracking (except under extreme circumstances, of course).

If you must transport the work, lay a flat piece of cardboard, mat board or similar firm material over the front and back surfaces, and then wrap it in bubble wrap. Try not to keep it wrapped up for too long as to avoid moisture build up which might cause damage to the art work.

Never expose your painting to extreme heat, extreme cold, or to extreme humidity.

If something bad happens to the work contact the artist if you can or bring it to a professional conservator, who can fix it properly. Don’t do it yourself! Bring it to someone who knows what to do.

If you ever need or want to get rid of the work for any reason, always contact the artist, who should be informed of the work’s new whereabouts so he or she can update the work’s provenance records. Never, ever destroy or throw away an original work of art!!! If you absolutely can’t keep it for any reason, offer to give it back to it’s creator.

October 23, 2014
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fine art Canvas Paintings diy

How to Clean Canvas Paintings

I think its important for art collector to know the basics about cleaning art canvas. So, I shared this topic from eHow, but in my opinion I think it’s risky to this DIY if you got an expensive art piece. otherwise, you can only remove the dust gently and leave the varnish removing to an expert person.
Over time, a beautiful art collection can lose some of its visual impact due to dust, cobwebs, dirt, water stains and other wear and tear. Fortunately, there are a few strategies for cleaning paintings on canvas that will not damage the paint and will keep an art collection looking its best.

Things You’ll Need:

Dust cloth
Emulsion cleaner
Varnish remover
Cotton swabs
Varnish

Instructions

- 1
  
  Remove the painting from the wall. You can also remove the painting from its frame, but it is not necessary. Tap the painting to remove any loose dirt and dust. Then, take a non-shedding light cloth or a soft bristle brush and gently dust the surface of the painting. This may be enough maintenance to give a painting its original sheen.
- 2
  
  Consider the value of the painting. If the piece is a treasured heirloom or of high value, do not attempt to clean the painting beyond a light dusting. Instead, hire a professional cleaner to restore the painting. An owner of a reputable gallery or quality antiques shop will have recommendations for professional art restorers.
- 3Check the medium of the painting on canvas. Watercolors and acrylics do respond inconsistently to liquid cleaners. For an acrylic painting, try blowing the surface with a can of compressed air to remove embedded dirt. For watercolor paintings, use slices of soft white bread, with the crusts removed, to press against the surface of the painting and absorb dirt.
- 4
  
  Try the liquid method for oil paintings. Art supply stores sell emulsion cleaner (for dirt and smoke) and varnish remover (for yellowed varnish) for cleaning oil paintings. Using a cotton swab, test a corner of the painting with the cleaner of your choice. Gently roll the cotton swabs across the surface of the oil painting, ensuring that you are removing only dirt or vanish and not paint.
- 5
  
  Add finishing touches. Varnish the oil painting if necessary. Polish wood frames and clean the glass. Clean the area where the painting will hang, making sure to vacuum or mop at the end to reduce the chance of dust particles rising in the air and sticking to the surface of the painting

October 22, 2014
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Art painting

The Orient’s fruit

Medium mixed media on canvas
Size: 70 x 70 cm
Artist: Selma Awadalla
Date of creation: 2009

October 22, 2014
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fine art blind artist Sergej Popolsin

Today, I received the message below message from Sergej Popolsin’s wife:

Hello! best regards from Vienna, Austria. I am the wife of the blind Russian Painter Sergej Popolsin and found your site searching at Google for ‘popolsin’. Thanks for writing about him; I would like to add the address of his website with a lot of information about him and all paintings which are today available:http://www.popolsin.com

Best regards
Rosmarie Spitzer

Sergey Popolsin