Tag Archives: oil painting
is it normal for oil paint to become really oily after being stored (not used) for like a month or two?
I bought some oil paints on ebay (not sure if it was a good idea anymore) they were a combination of winsor and newton artist grade oil paints and also some from their artisar water mixable line about a month or two ago. I only used them like once and just too play with a … Continue reading
{Ques.for celebrities' lawyers:}- Do artists need permission to use celebrities' images, quotes, lyrics, etc?
Some examples to elaborate on my question: At an arts & crafts show, a potter had painted "handwritten" Beatles’ lyrics on candle holders, plates, cups & in framed canvas artworks. (which I adored!) The words "LET IT BE", were simply written on canvas. I wonder about those oil paintings that depict Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, … Continue reading
Is this varnish safe to use on my painting?
Today I bought Grumbacher Picture and Oil Painting Gloss Varnish. At the bottom is says "final resin based varnish for oil and acrylic painting." I used water-based acrylic paint on a canvas, and I want to protect it from dust and fading and such. But it’s a wedding gift for my brother and I really … Continue reading
I need some info on an artist named Slater, that painted "Forest Mist".?
I have an oil painting called "Forest Mist" signed by Slater. I cant seem to find any information on this painting or on this artist. If you could please help me on any infor about either of these it would help alot. Also i’d like to find pprice ranges of this art work. Thanks
Who painted "The Ambassador" and when?
I believe it’s an oil painting, and it’s not very famous because I can’t seem to find out anything about it. Anyone who answers my question, please tell me the source of your answer! I would appreciate it!
Oil painting REPAIR service?
I have an oil painting that was damaged this week. It has been in the family about 60 years. It is not an antique or Masterpiece but a very detailed landscape painting. It was painted on paper (not cloth). Three pieces of paper were “SCRATCHED ” away from the painting. Torn off if you will. … Continue reading
This makes me MAD!!!?
ok, I don’t understand. I was reading someones question and it was "Tell me some good jokes" So, then I seen where someone had wrote "Why can’t Jesus hold M&M’s?" and the answer was, he has holes in his hand. The same person also said "Whats the difference between and Jesus and an oil painting" … Continue reading