Training Center
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Caring for your artwork
I have worked at several museums and galleries and have become aware of the necessity to take proper care of artwork. I have seen works that receive or have received damage ...
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How to Clean Your Paintbrushes
Wipe off any excess paint using a cloth or soft tissue. Gently squeezing the bristles from the ferrule edge outwards with your fingers, or with a cloth, will help remove paint ...
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How to Stretch Your Canvas
Stretching your own canvas is easier than you may think, and possibly cheaper. Most painters will agree that there's nothing like painting on canvas. But pre-stretched and primed canvases can be ...
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Tips for a Healthy Studio
The place where art is created should be a nice place to be- comfortable and safe. Keeping a pleasant and healthy environment for making art means you’ll spend more time there, ...
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Tips for Healthy Oil Painting
Oil painting has a long history of innovation, with constant introduction of new materials and processes that broaden expressive possibilities, change the basic properties of the paint and mediums, and make ...
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Using Artists Materials Safely
Simple Safety Measures - A helpful list of methods and best practices you should employ in your studio. h4. Avoid Overuse and Misapplication of Solvents. Solvents are common ingredients in many ...