Monthly Archives: October 2009

How can I clean my canvas pictures?

I have 2 16×20 canvas pictures, my child is set in an all white backround. They look to have water marks on them but I tried cleaning with a damp soapy cloth and that didn’t clean them. I actually think … Continue reading

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Is it illegal to draw portraits of celebrities for a profit?

If I draw portraits of celebrities from pictures in magazines, cd covers, etc would this be illegal to sell the drawings via ebay or somewhere? i don’t know for sure- but i would think if you drew portraits from pictures … Continue reading

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does hanging up posters on a a ceiling really make mold?

i want to make a jonas ceiling, but my mom said i cant because she said because of the heating on the ceiling the back of my posters will get mold on them…(theres no mold on my ceilings though…) so … Continue reading

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Established Gallery Artists Only Please!?

When your gallerist, or you, decide to make an exposition, it is a series of works, or just all kinds of works from your life? How do you fill the space? Do they give you the entire gallery? Do some … Continue reading

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What takes finger prints off of cymbols on a drum set?

The symbols on my drum set are marked with finger prints and i want to take em off. Is this possible? call CSI

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What are alternatives to painting apartment walls?

I’ve got plain white walls in my apartment and I’m trying to find alternatives to painting them as I am not allowed to do anything to the walls that would be considered permanent such as painting, or putting up wallpaper. … Continue reading

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Need something to write on top of watercolor with?

I’m planning on doing a painting as a gift for someone, and when I’m done I’m planning on writing a message over top of the painting in white. I will most likely be using dark(er) colors, what should I use … Continue reading

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Is it okay to do oil painting whilst pregnant?

I am an artist and it’s just occurred to me that maybe I should be taking extra care whilst using oil paints? I know you’re not supposed to like, paint a wall or anything using oil paints when you are … Continue reading

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What type of lighting should I be using for photographing paintings?

I need to use my Nikon D70s digital slr to photograph oil paintings and other works of art. I do not know much about lighting so I need some assistance and direction in finding the right type of lights and … Continue reading

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How can I find out the value of oil paintings?

How can I find out the value of oil paintings? Thanks! that is tough you have to start with the sizes and the names of the artists then find out who handles that wok then get in touch with them … Continue reading

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