Hanging Display Traditionally oil paintings are framed without glass as they already have the protection of their coat of varnish. However works on paper such as watercolours, drawings, prints,...
Main parts of a Dip Pen Nib. A typical Dip Pen Nib has three main parts: The Shank, also known as the base or heel - this is the section that goes into the pen holder: The Tip - which is the point of the nib...
What is the mount for is one of the questions I am often asked by Clients will attempt to explain here, We have all seen pictures with water staining the discolouration that results, most of these pictures...
CONTEMPORARY WOODBLOCK PRINTS - THE JAPANESE RENAISSANCE After the difficult times in the first half of the Twentieth Century in Japan there grew a slow renaissance in the art of Woodblock Prints: Many...
20th CENTURY SHIN AND SOSAKA HANGA JAPANESE WOODBLOCKS WHAT WHY The Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912, was a very bad time for Woodblock Print Artists in Japan. The Established Order of Master and Student was...
Introduction eBay is a great place to become a collector of original art: nowhere else can you choose from such a wide range of styles, talents and prices. But where to start? The art world can seem...
Artist brushes come in a wide range of sizes, shapes and materials. Knowing how a brush is made and how the different materials affect the use of the brush can help you to make an informed choice.The artist...
Hi all, Anyone selling on EBay soon discovers a distinct disadvantage when attempting to entice people to your off EBay sites (such as this a blog, website or sales page) namely EBay does not allow external...
Internet auction sites - a cheap purchase or an expensive mistake? Problem solving charity Citizens Advice is urging people to be aware of the risks involved when paying for goods on Internet auction sites....
Metal wall sculpture is rapidly becoming one of the best ways to make a modern day statement in your home or work space. If you are looking for something extra than the usual things you see placed on walls and...