How do you take care of the beautiful oil or acrylic painting that you have chosen?
Fortunately, paintings will give you years of enjoyment with very little effort. The principal threat to paintings is structural damage. You can eliminate most of the risk by taking a few precautions.
1. Hang paintings away from sources of heat and direct sunlight.
2. Use only a soft, clean, dry brush to lightly remove the dust from the surface.
3. Use care when moving or storing your painting to avoid puncture and tears.
Paintings enjoy a climate that is similar to what you are comfortable with. Excessive heat or cold causes damage to the paint and canvas. Humidity should be kept to around 50%. You may feel that you save money by changing your thermostat when you go on vacation, but you will lose so much more in the long run because of the damage it will cause your art and the rest of your belongings. Attics and basements should not be used to store your art. Another consideration is that you should not hang your art where the leaves or the pollen of your plants can touch it.
Never use cleaning agents, sprays, waxes, polishes or oils on your painting. Dust your painting from the top down with a soft, dry, clean brush that is used only for this purpose. Do not use cloths or dusters since these can catch on the paint and cause flaking.
Use care when moving or storing your art so that it is not punctured or scratched by other objects. Sheets of cardboard, at least as large as the outside of the frame, placed on either side is a good method of helping to protect your art.
If your art is in need of cleaning, you need a professional. There is no safe home remedy for this.
With just a few simple precautions, you and your family will enjoy your work of art for years to come.
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