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| A Brief Guide to Paintings |
| Guide to buying a Painting |
Buying art can be a very complex and exhaustive process, requiring a lot of time to research, study, compare and select. With so much variety in styles, sizes, mediums and colors, sometimes it can be very hard to make a decision about which painting to buy.
If you are looking for paintings to decorate your house, office or business, this guide is for you. An Art Collector might choose a different approach. From searching to selecting to buying, these basic questions will help you to find the perfect painting for you.
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| What is your favourite Painting Style and Medium |
| Defining what you like is the key. Popular painting styles are: Abstract Art, Impressionism Art, Realism Art, Expressionism Art, Surrealism Art. Some of the mediums are Oil, Acrylic, Gouache and Watercolor. If you need more complete information, you can search for painting styles and mediums on the internet. |
| Are you looking for an Original Painting or a Print |
An Original Painting usually has textured brush strokes and overall; looks, feels and smells like an original. Buying an original work of art is a one of a kind created by the artist. It’s a magnificent experience and could prove to be an investment opportunity.
A Print is a copy of the original painting. Most good prints are numbered and there are only so many of them produced. Some Giclee prints are very well done, may be hand signed and could be very difficult to differentiate from the original. A print or copy can be made by many different methods.
Etching is the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio or relief in the metal. As an intaglio method of printmaking it is, along with engraving, the most important technique for old master prints, and remains widely used today.
A silkscreen method of printmaking in which a stencil design is imposed on a screen of silk or other fine mesh, with blank areas coated with an impermeable substance, and ink is forced through the mesh onto the printing surface. |
| Would you like an Artwork that goes with your current decor? |
| Look around at your furniture, wall color, rugs, lamps, curtains, etc. and choose the colors you would like in the painting. Also, measure the area where the painting is going to be placed. With this information your search will be easier and faster. |
| Would you prefer to visit Art Galleries or buy Paintings Online |
Visiting Galleries can be fun and you can personally see the artwork. However, it can be time consuming. You can find more variety online and most galleries or artists have most or atleast some of their work online.
At www.reflections-art.com, you will find 100% Hand-Made Original Fine Arts. All paintings have a Certificate of Authenticity, hand-signed. Prices are competitive and the online shopping transaction is easy and safe. Shipping is fast and the customer service is outstanding |
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