Friday, December 18, 2009

Student vs Artist grade oil paint brushes?

I've never oil painted before and need to buy some art supplies. I'm a college student, so I'm on a budget...but is it worth it to buy artist grade paint brushes vs. student? What's the difference between them?





What are you using? Do you have any brands to recommend?





tia!Student vs Artist grade oil paint brushes?
Don't let anyone sway you from oils with the notion that acrylic painting is easier and dries way faster. They are different paints requiring completely different approaches. You simply cannot achieve certain results with any other medium than oil paint.





As for the brushes, always use the best tools you can afford. Painting is not cheap. Skimping on supplies will lead to skimping on crucial decisions during the creation process. You do not ever want to allow yourself to make choices based on economy of paint, for example. Your decisions should be based on the integrity of the work and nothing else. That means you want to use a color and as much as is required for an effect when appropriate. You do not want to choose a different color or use less than required simply because it is too expensive. These types of decisions result in poor quality work. Definitely not your best work. This is a bad habit to cultivate.





ASW Express and Jerry's Artarama frequently have good sales.





The lowest to go are the Creative Mark Pro Stroke brushes. They are a bargain and they are often 2 for the price of 1. You can also get a deal on sets.





When I started out I stopped using the cheap brushes the moment I tried a better brush. The differences were obvious. Eventually I found my favorites.





In addition to the craftsmanship a great brush is balanced and feels like an elegant extension of your hand. I do not like any synthetic bristle brush. Oil paint behaves differently when used with natural bristles. I prefer Robert Simmons Signets and The Italian Art Store's Israel Kolinsky Sables. I use the Langnickel Royal Sables a lot as well.





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http://italianartstore.com/store/Kolinsk鈥?/a>Student vs Artist grade oil paint brushes?
I have used both the cheaper ';student'; grade brushes and paints. After I learned which brushes best fit my painting style I found I have no problem with the cheaper brushes for a lot of my work. However, the professional grade brushes are much better, last longer, the ferrules don't rust, the bristles don't fall out, and they are easier to clean.





To make student grade materials pay for you, do lots of painting. That way, when you can begin to afford some of the more expensive materials, from canvas to brushes to paints, you'll really have gotten your money out of the low quality materials. And then you will really appreciate the high quality brushes, etc. Your experience will tell you when it's time to change qualities, and that's when you'll really understand the difference in the materials.
bristle brushes, those made from hog bristle are harder and give less against the canvas. white bristled ';acrylic'; brushes have a nice mid-strength flex, good give without being floppy. when you go to the store rub the brushes youre considering between your fingers lightly to break the gum arabic (that acts like hair styling gell to keep their shape) and then rub your thumb over the bristles and see which one's stiffness or ';give'; you respond to most. the cost does not matter a whit! A rotten painter can make crap paintings with 300.00 Siberian sable brushes and a fine painter can make do with a chewed stick! pay as much as you have to and nothing more. your taste in brushes will change as your skill and understanding developes so wait till later to make committed investments. Check Michaels, and craft stores...often they will have coupons or sales that are better than traditional art supply stores for the same brands of brushes. I use mostly Win%26amp;Newt. and Princeton, don't care whether they're marketed as oil, arcylic or watercolor. I prefer hog bristle for composing, sketching and underpainting, sable, sabline (artificial) and acrylic white bristle for interim and late stage painting and glazing. I use almost exclusively ';flats'; and ';brights'; with only one or two rounds and no filberts.
Buy student grade. They might not last as long or be as carefully crafted, but for the price I think the student grade brushes are a great deal.





I'm an artist, and I almost always buy cheap brushes. I'll occasionally splurge on one or two nice brushes, but I'd rather not be overly concerned about keeping my brushes pristine when working. If you only spend a few dollars on brushes, then you're not upset when they get gunked up or break.





Additionally, you can always make adjustments to your brushes to fit your needs. Trimming, sanding, shaping, pulling out bristles--it's not hard to make cheap brushes do anything you want them to.





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This is like asking a mechanic if it is important how good his tools are! You should select the best quality brushes you can for the money. This may mean you end up using a mixture of cheap, good, and exquisite quality brushes. Some very high quality brushes are sold for a reasonable price without being labeled ';student grade.';





What you need to look for are the durability of the bristles. Will they break off or fall out easily? This is something every artist detests seeing in a finished painting. . . stray bristles! All poorly made brushes are capable of shedding all over your work, so testing a number of brands might be the best solution, rather than buying a huge supply of one kind all at once.





I would consider DaVinci, Winsor %26amp; Newton, Isabey, and Grumbacher to be good brands, and Princeton, Winton, and Loew-Cornell to be of less quality. I stay away from multi-packs of assorted brushes, as usually they are not very useful or durable.





It is appropriate to use hog bristle, sable, synthetic, Taklon, and mixed-bristle brushes when doing oils. However, it is wise to choose brushes made just for oils, as they are constructed to withstand solvents but not standing in water, whereas acrylic brushes are able to be in water longer. A variety of rounds, flats, brights, and filberts in varying sizes is recommended. I have a friend who does professional and official portraits and uses mostly filberts made by Qualita: http://www.aswexpress.com/discount-art-s鈥?/a>





And don't let anyone discourage you from using oils. But I will encourage you to keep studying how they are best mixed, applied and preserved. Learn color-mixing . . . that seems to be the number one issue that separates the good from the best.
What do you need brushes for? A real artist can work with a stick. I gave up brushes years ago; I use a cloth wrapped around my finger and I get the best results ever.


Seriously, buy cheap and show absolutely no respect for your equipment. Remember, it is the work that people will see, not the things you used to make it.
Oh! I recommend not waisting your money on oils (if you don't have to) and going for acrylics! its much cheaper, it dries WAY faster, and looks practically the same :)


And as for brushes... its hard to describe. Just look, compare, and choose the one that feels the best? (I know, that's weird, but painting... its above any words)
You can use regular paint brushes, students taking my art teachers Painting 1 class oil painted using normal paint brushes. I dont think it there is a big difference between them.

I have a Oil Painting by an artist named Bob Day, I have done research and I can't find a thing, (1969) Cowboy

Its a picture of 2 horses outside of an old saloon, it was exquisitely done piece, and I was curious if anyone knew anything about the author or possible piece value.I have a Oil Painting by an artist named Bob Day, I have done research and I can't find a thing, (1969) Cowboy
I've found a copy of a vintage 1968 magazine with a color illustration by Bob Day, and the magazine has an article on him, too:





';The cover alone on this magazine is worth the price! It is a picture of Illinois artist, Bob Day. called ';Disinherited'; showing 3 Indians on horses looking down upon a homestead in the winter time. The colors are lovely in midnight blues and whites. The magazine is in mint condition. It has man articles related to horses, including ';The Education of a Horseshoer';, an ad for HBarC blue jeans, Early American Horse History, folk tale, The Curse of Old Ruidoso';, an article on the artist, Bob Day, an article called ';Back of the Chutes'; relating to competitive bronco riding, barrel racing, a total of 44 pages.';


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So far, that's all... (Maybe you could buy the magazine?)





Edit: I've just found something else; I don't know if it's the same person, but if it weren't, the coincidences are awful strong.


There's a ';Robert Day'; (although one reviewer refers to him as ';Bob Day';) who wrote a book called ';The Last Cattle Drive';, as well as a couple of western-themed novellas. It says he wears cowboy boots and has been an artist-in-residence at the University of Kansas.


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And here's some more about him (and strangely enough, although he is [now?] a writer -- if it's the same guy -- his wife is a painter):


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And here's some more:


http://www.kckpl.lib.ks.us/FOL/Rday.htm


At this point, I'm not sure it's the same guy, since it doesn't mention Illinois or painting. It says he was born in Cincinnati, but then another source says he was born in Shawnee, Kansas:


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Maybe your best bet would be to buy the magazine -- maybe on eBay. At least you'd have the right background info on the right Bob Day.

How does one go about finding the artist of a oil painting if there is no signature?

it is impossible.





air it on a commercial and i guarantee you somebody will claim it.How does one go about finding the artist of a oil painting if there is no signature?
Guess ... or do some wishful thinking (';THIS must be a Picasso!)How does one go about finding the artist of a oil painting if there is no signature?
go to a gallery with an buyer employed-they can usually help in placing the date and style of the painting-from there, they may even recognize the style specifically enough to give you the artist's name, especially if the painting was done in the area that you live, as most galleries are very familiar with any local artists, past or present.
Uusally the technique used and the material on which it was painted can be a good indication of the artist. I would consider getting a professional to identify it for you. Perhaps someone at a museum or art gallery.
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  • I have 2 oil paintings on canvas one is titled Street signed by Lombard artist born in 1910. What is it worth?

    The painting comes from Rudolf Lesch Fine Arts, Inc. Lombard was born in Lyon, France and was a student at Painting School of Paris. The painting is titled ';Street';.I have 2 oil paintings on canvas one is titled Street signed by Lombard artist born in 1910. What is it worth?
    I have checked on your artist and though there are a number of Lombard's none that are listed seem to fit your criteria. Also, Rudolf Lesch Fine Arts, Inc. appears to be (have been) a publishing house in New York City that offered prints/reproductions of fine artwork. I hope this helps.





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    http://cgi.ebay.com/view-near-hurleytomb鈥?/a>I have 2 oil paintings on canvas one is titled Street signed by Lombard artist born in 1910. What is it worth?
    Well it all has to do with how well know the artist is.. Best thing to do is to call your local auction house, most have people who can tell you how much its worth.. Oh and note this is like seeing a Dr, its good to get more than one opinion....

    I have 2 oil paintings on canvas one is titled Street signed by Lombard artist born in 1910. What is it worth?

    The painting comes from Rudolf Lesch Fine Arts, Inc. Lombard was born in Lyon, France and was a student at Painting School of Paris. The painting is titled ';Street';.I have 2 oil paintings on canvas one is titled Street signed by Lombard artist born in 1910. What is it worth?
    I have checked on your artist and though there are a number of Lombard's none that are listed seem to fit your criteria. Also, Rudolf Lesch Fine Arts, Inc. appears to be (have been) a publishing house in New York City that offered prints/reproductions of fine artwork. I hope this helps.





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    Well it all has to do with how well know the artist is.. Best thing to do is to call your local auction house, most have people who can tell you how much its worth.. Oh and note this is like seeing a Dr, its good to get more than one opinion....

    I need to find out the idenity of a artist L.Lockwood who painted a oil sea scape ?

    found in garge sale and I would say is about fourty years old here in wisconsin?I need to find out the idenity of a artist L.Lockwood who painted a oil sea scape ?
    The only L Lockwood I can find is a Lucy Lockwood, active around the 1920s.





    Two of her paintings have come up for auction in the last few years ';A Grey Hunter in a Meadow'; which remained unsold at Woolley and Wallis in Salisbury, UK in 2004 (see link 1) and ';River Landscape in Autumn'; which sold for 拢38 at Rosebery's, UK in 2004 (see link 2).





    There is no biography of her that I can find in my art databases, so I'm afraid I have no further information.I need to find out the idenity of a artist L.Lockwood who painted a oil sea scape ?
    First, try entering a name into a meta search engine like www.dogpile.com. Enter it in quotes ';John Smith'; to narrow down your search, Or ';John Smith California'; to narrow it down even more.





    For information on artists living or dead, try sites like: ';absolutearts.com'; or ';worldwidearts.com'; and type in whatever you have--artist name, type of work, style of work, medium used, size, etc. Is it a print, a painting, a photograph, an original, a copy? a numbered lithograph print is a lot different than a giclee print. These things all effect the value, as does the condition.





    If the artist is dead, a gallery link might pop up. A gallery dealing with the works or the estate of an artist can give you a lot of useful information, might be able to tell you the value and if there is a market for the work. If you are looking to get a piece appraised, do as much research as you can on it first. If it's a print, that is a different kind of dealer than if you have an original oil painting. A print might be more appropriate for an antiques dealer while a painting might be more appropriate for a gallery to appraise. Museums do very little if any outside appraisal. They do not have the time or the staff to offer that service.

    Who was the artist that painted an oil painting of a naked woman with breast cancer?

    Paula Temple

    I have an unsigned oil painting of a scotsman It was found in an antique shop. Any ideas of price or artist?

    The scotsman is holding the ladies hand and there is a lake and mountains in the background. It looks rather old but is in good condition. Does anyone have any ideas who the artist might be or who I could contact to find out?I have an unsigned oil painting of a scotsman It was found in an antique shop. Any ideas of price or artist?
    This is a visual question and needs a visual clue to answer it. Post a picture or a link to it. you will also need to give some dimensions. What makes you believe the subject is Scottish? His clothing? What is the lady waring? Full figures? To give you a decent answer we need more. Was it sold to you wholly without info ? post something in the further info section.I have an unsigned oil painting of a scotsman It was found in an antique shop. Any ideas of price or artist?
    Contact a local auction house or art museum ask if you can send a picture of it or take it in for an appraisal.
    Unsigned?.... Ha! Good luck!





    What style is painted in? Realism, abstract, impressionist? What kind of paint is it? Oil, acrylic, watercolour?





    Different styles were in different times, as were paints.





    What kind of elements dose the painting use? Line, texture, colour, shape, tone?





    What about compositional elements?





    All these things will give you clues to where, when, and who painted your painting. Mybe, its from scotland?

    Trying to find oil artist oren ross waggener?

    he painted an oil portrait of the famous violin craftsman,by the name of stradivari,if any1 knows of which website i can obtain some info on mr.waggener,plse e-mail me-thksTrying to find oil artist oren ross waggener?
    Oren Waggener is an illustrator. Could that by the same guy?Trying to find oil artist oren ross waggener?
    Here are a few samples of his work as an illustrator and there's a bio in 'Who Was Who in American Art.' I hope this helps.


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  • Does anybody know an artist called G. Closson, an oil painter on canvas?

    I have an oil painting by this artist G Closson, and i am very interested in finding out more about this artist.Does anybody know an artist called G. Closson, an oil painter on canvas?
    the artist is not famous.Does anybody know an artist called G. Closson, an oil painter on canvas?
    W.B. Closson was an American painter of merit but I doubt that it was him. I believe the name is German and there was a painter called Closs from Stuttgart sometime in the 1800's. I have seen the name ';Closson'; crop up on paintings on ebay and they look pretty poor works to me so perhaps somone is churning them out by the dozen with the name on.

    I purchased an oil painting by the artist named Huwite. There is a cert.# 573363 by Artistic Interiors Inc.?

    The Artistic Interiors Inc. certificate # 573363 attached is dated 1979. I would like to know about this artist and who to contact for further info about the value of this 16';x20'; framed oil painting.


    Thank you.I purchased an oil painting by the artist named Huwite. There is a cert.# 573363 by Artistic Interiors Inc.?
    I have an oil painting I purshased from an estate sale this summer. It is also by Artistic Interiors Inc. I'm thinking about taking it to Du Mouchelles in Detroit, MI. I do not know where else to obtain info on the artist. My painting is dated 1978. If you find any info, please contact me. My cert# is459440 and the artist is WilkersonI purchased an oil painting by the artist named Huwite. There is a cert.# 573363 by Artistic Interiors Inc.?
    I also have a painting by Artistic Interiors, Inc. Certificate #R130505E Benson w/f. I think these were sold at home parties and were under $100. Does anybody have any info on these pictures? My picture is of a sea captain. Report Abuse

    I'm new to the art world, an artist. How is the best way to sell my works,oil, landscape, stills.?

    I've tried local events, No success. I need to find the right geographical area or market place for fine art, but dont know how. Please advise.I'm new to the art world, an artist. How is the best way to sell my works,oil, landscape, stills.?
    Get it out on the web.





    There are a lot of free sites you can start with:


    www.absolutearts.com - post 4 pieces free with artist statement





    www.artwanted.com -- quality all over the map, but free





    www.artfaceoff.com-- new site, can post 20 pieces and links





    www.galleryculture.com --out of Sante Fe, also affliated with a brick and mortar gallery space called Triad, 5 pieces free





    http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgal鈥?/a> - out of London, 8 images





    all free!





    Once you have a website, you can use it in your marketing, send the link to galleries or whereever so they can check out your work.I'm new to the art world, an artist. How is the best way to sell my works,oil, landscape, stills.?
    PUT YOUR WORK ONLY IN HIGH CLASS GALLERIES WHERE YOU KNOW PEOPLE WILL HAVE THE MEANS AND ALSO THE APPRECIATION OF THE WORK..... CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA.. HAS NEWMAN ART GALLERIES ON WALNUT STREET .....THERE ARE MANY MORE.....BE AWARE , THE GALLERY OWNER CHARGES WHATEVER YOU ARE ASKING .....BRINGING THE ASKING PRICE UP TO DOUBLE AND YOU PROVIDE THE INSURANCE DURING THE CONSIGMENT.....THERE ARE MANY IN NEW YORK ETC.....CHECK OUT THE ARTIST MARKETS ONLINE...THESE WILL HELP A LITTLE I HAVE BEEN TO NEWMAN GALLERY ALOT...THATS WHY I SUGGEST IT....THERE IS ALSO DYI IN PHILA. PA CENTER CITY AND ON LINE
    Do good art first, if your art is good people will buy it. Believe me there are millions of artists out htere and only so may buyers.


    I am talking of experience, good art sells.


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    good luck
    See if you can get with a Art Gallery, and try to consign your work, some Gallery have showings of new artiest, or maybe a Antique shop
    enter an art show or art galleries and sellt he paintings from there, its sort of a process you have to go through first or go to yahoo web and type in how to seel my artwork and you should find some websites i hope i helped :)
    you have to try to exibit in an art filled area...all depends on where you live...local is the way to go even if it flopped the first time...try again and keep trying to put your name out there.
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    Has anyone heard of oil artist jane bauchesne?

    she painted an original decollage intitled sea moves sold some works through arts unlimited in californiaHas anyone heard of oil artist jane bauchesne?
    I could not find your artist no matter which way 'searched and no matter which search engine I used.


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    This was the artist that was suggested to you earlier, it does not match the type of artist. You can see for your self;


    Jean de Beauchesne occupies a privileged position among the writing masters of the sixteenth century as he gave Elizabethan England its first printed writing manual. Born in Paris around 1540 he very likely apprenticed with one of the writing masters of the day.


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    However not to dispare there are other ways to locate and find information out about artists, past and present, and their work.


    Try to do one of the following;


    You can get appraisals or information on line if you can't go in person.


    Once you get a photo of the painting. Go to and upload a picture here for free at the http://www.flickr.com/ site or at http://ww.photobucket.com/.


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    HOW TO LOCATE A REPUTABLE APPRAISER:


    Gather referrals from friends and appraising associations.


    Write to appraising associations and request their membership directories. Listed below are two of the largest appraising associations in the United States:


    AMERICAN SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS


    P.O. Box 17265


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    APPRAISERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA


    386 Park Ave South - 20th Floor


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    Phone: (212) 889-5404


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    OR:


    Refer to the Yellow Pages in the Telephone Book under ';Appraisers'; of ';Antique Dealers.';


    WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOCATE AN APPRAISER:


    Review their credentials


    Verify their membership to an appraising association


    Request references


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    Request a written contract which outlines the following items:


    The scope of work


    The delivery date of the appraisal


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    A statement that the appraiser cannot act as an advocate or negotiator in disputes over appraised goods.





    If you have the time, you could also go to your local library and select a few different books. There are several available and you'll be able to compare information and prices


    Hope this works out for you.


    Cheers!Has anyone heard of oil artist jane bauchesne?
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    No, haven't heard of Jane Bauchesne, but there's a French male artist named Jean Bauschesne. Maybe you mean him?

    Any Modeling Clay artist that make paintings like oil-painters do?

    As a Modeling Clay Master painter I would like exchange information with other modeling clay painters, not bead makers, nor figurines of any kind, nor jewlers. Plain painters, preferably landscapes, impressionist, and city scape painters any such artists like that any where? That would like to exchange experiences?Any Modeling Clay artist that make paintings like oil-painters do?
    I'm a painter, have been using mixed media lately which includes some 3D sculpting materials. I don't use non-drying modeling clay but have experience with other air-dry clays. After getting a loose translation of your profile, your technique sounds interesting - I have seen this done before but wonder about its longevity. Any pictures?


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    Where can I find up and coming artist to paint some art pieces for me say oil on canvases from photos?

    I'll like to start selling some original art works to some of my already established consumer base.Where can I find up and coming artist to paint some art pieces for me say oil on canvases from photos?
    Do you want to commission an artist to work for you or you just want a freebie. Be specific. most of a college students will gladly paint for you if your are pay them fairly. Goodluck!Where can I find up and coming artist to paint some art pieces for me say oil on canvases from photos?
    try this





    Portrait2000.com turn your favorite into handmade museum quality Art. Such as oil paintings, pencil sketches, pastel drawings, watercolors, color pencils, Charcoal drawings and so on.





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    It's not clear what you are asking. But if you need to, using your search engines to locate up coming tour from Auction Houses, and, maybe start your own web page.


    Much Luck!
    Check hellosanantonio.com, read and check their bios, they will usually say if they are emerging artist and if you like their work contact them via their art page.
    Try http://newbloodart.com/ It's a site for new artists trying to make it in the business and has work from both art students and graduates. They are based in London but sell work from students all over the UK. They sell work to the UK, Europe and America at the moment.





    If you find an artist on the site who's style you like, you can contact them through newbloodart.com about the possibility of doing a commission. You will have to contact the site naming the artist you are interested in, and they will contact the artist on your behalf. Commission's are not the site's specialty, but they have done a few and are interested in doing more. Definately check out the site and get in contact with the people who set it up.
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  • I have an oil painting by a French artist Anatol Bouchet.?

    It is a signed painting of Impressionistic street in France. Bouchet was born in Marseilla, France in 1930. Does anyone know about him and is the painting worth anything?I have an oil painting by a French artist Anatol Bouchet.?
    Check with the auction house Christies you can do it online.

    Trying to locate a site that will give me answers about an oil painting artist named Harry Winkler?

    its a turner wall accesory TMC Chicago. Style #1704 B51K 12 1391Trying to locate a site that will give me answers about an oil painting artist named Harry Winkler?
    He's not a listed artist that I am aware of, you can look him up at ARTNET.COM or ASKART.COM, these are both artist databases.Trying to locate a site that will give me answers about an oil painting artist named Harry Winkler?
    Harry Winkler - German - (1926- )


    He's a documented artist. You could sign on


    to one of the fee-based sites for for a day for


    more information. Here are a few auction results.


    Turner made wonderful replicas of paintings.


    They went out of business in 1975. Look below


    for more on Turner (TMC). I hope this helps!


    http://www.findartinfo.com/search/listpr鈥?/a>


    Turner Manufacturing Company:


    http://www.instappraisal.com/searchinsta鈥?/a>
    try google or ask even yahoo .com or any other search engines

    Is artist oil paint dangerous?

    I used artist oil paints today, I got them in a set about 5 years ago, from collecting a weekly artist magazine. My friend said to me oil paints contain lead. Isn't lead poisoness? So are the paints dangerous?Is artist oil paint dangerous?
    they're perfectly safe as long as you dont eat themIs artist oil paint dangerous?
    Don't worry. It will only damage your brain.
    Excessive skin contact can make you sick since oils have a toxin in them (also using turpentine and not mineral spirits can make you sick). I think the formula for oil paints has changed to make them less toxic, but it's still good to avoid skin contact by wearing gloves or just keeping it to a minimal. I used to paint a lot with oils and got it on my hands but I never got sick (then again, I tried to be clean with it). If you're uncomfortable, try acrylic or get some latex gloves and wash your hands. Honestly, unless you eat it, it shouldn't do a lot of damage.
    Many already gave you good answers, old dog and ferret gave you exellent ones. I just want to add one more thing. Most paint tubes have a label warning if it contains lead, while other should have a mark somewhere usually on the back that says something like ';conforms to the ASTM D-####';. Like many already said provided that you don't eat it your safe, or handle them too much such as holding your brushes on your mouth(this is a habit many painter have).
    Just don't eat it,, I've been painting with oils for fifty eight years and hasn't killed me yet....your more than likely to get killed from bad drivers..or a waitress coughing in your soup..
    Some of the paints would. The Flake white would but it isn't all as dangerous as the other true colours. Once the paint has cured the lead is rendered inert. It will not affect anyone.


    The dangerous ones are the Cobalt colours like Cerulean blue and the Cobalt blue itself. The other dangerous ones would be the Cadmium colours. The Cadmiums are all warm based colours like yellow, red, and orange and they range from deep to pale in value.


    The Cobalt colours are made with the same Cobalt that they use in X-Ray machines but that too is inert once the paint is cured.


    Now many commercial companies do not use these Cadmiums and Cobalts because of the expense so what they do is have their chemists come up with a ';hue'; that is similar to the true Cobalt, a facsimille of a Cadmium orange, or a ';pale Cadmium yellow';, but they are not actually Cadmiums and Cobalts. They are simply mixed pigments to copy the colour indicated and the company will have it labelled '; Cobalt Blue Hue ';, or '; Cadmium Red Hue ';, to make the distinction that it is not the real thing.


    The key word here is 'hue'.


    There are other dangers besides the paints themselves.


    The turps are dangerous and you should never buy a ';scentless turpentine'; because if you can't smell it then you could very well get into trouble for not knowing it's there and in the air.


    The linseed oil is combustionable. A lot of '; Sunday painters'; have inadvertantly started fires in their homes by the poor means of disposing the rags they use to clean up the oils. When Linseed oil is confined to an enclosed trash can all bunched up with a rag the chemical reaction can lead to spontaneous combustion. That could burn the place down.


    Now for the oils that MIGHT hold any lead, the only one I could think of would be ';Flake White';, it's the oldest of the whites and it is the classical white on the palette.


    If you are old school in the trade then the other place would be the gesso spread on your painting surface. That too would be rendered inert upon curing.


    You have more to fear with the rest of your oils than you do with any lead in any of your tubes!!!


    I wouldn't worry about it at all.
    Dont think they are dangerous and most things today probably wouldnt have much lead in them. Just cleaning the paint off of stuff is a bit annoying since its oil based.
    The oil pait is safe, but do not let it touch your mouth.
    relax, the acrylic colours are not healthy. Some white pigments are poisoness,they contain lead,bud when they are in powder shape.
    just dont eat them and you should be fine there are restrictions on lead content in all sorts of things theese days
    Short answer: Yes, if you eat it.





    Long answer: Most heavy metals used as pigments in paint (like cadmium for yellows and reds, and lead for white) are not good for you to eat or get in scratches in your hands.





    If you are very concerned about it or immuno-compromised I'd wear latex gloves when you paint (this also makes clean-upeasier!) Never hold your brush in your mouth, and other than that you should be just fine!





    By the way, not all oil paints contain lead. It depends a lot on the specifics. Many acrylics use the same potentially harmful pigments, but most watercolors and temperas are safe.
    Art materials are only dangerous in the hands of a genius.
    so long as yo wear medical gloves, keep from contacting the paint with your skin, and don' eat paint, you won't suffer the symptoms of blindness, deafness, depression, dementia, and death.





    take proper precaution. Also, paint in a well ventilated area, and don't dump waste down the sink; can it or bottle it and throw it away.
    They used to be a loooooong time ago. But unless you eat it, you're not going to get sick.
    Certain oil paints have lead. Some have cadmium. those are all bad for you. They sell this stuff in a tube, its like a hand cream and I can't remember the name of it now but you rub it on before you paint and it closes the pores in your skin so any toxic stuff won't sink in. I use leaded paint all the time and just try not ot get it on me too much. A little won't kill you, but wipe it off if you see it. Some people wear latex gloves. And those paints are old and yucky. You should get new ones. The oil goes rancid and smells bad. Even though I kinda like that cheap, old oil paint smell. Good times. Anyway, there's lots of toxic stuff, check the labels. They should have some arts and crafts label saying if it's non-toxic or not. If it's just lead you're worried about, stick to titanium white. I don't think they put lead in many colors anymore. Just flake white as far as I know. And wash your hands before eating or drinking. NEVER eat and paint. Bad, bad bad.
    Some oil paints used to contain lead carbonate, but since this could cause lead poisoning, its use was banned in many countries. Check withthe manufaturer of the paints to see if your particular paints contain lead. It they came from China you can pretty much bet they contain lots of lead.





    This should not really be a hazard unless you ingest it, which is highly unlikely. if you get any on your skin, just wipe it off with turpentine of mineral spirits.
    No that's the first Ive hear ed of that.But i did hear that in the past artist used urine in there oil paints to thin it out sometimes.
    Hi,





    Old Dog gave you a good answer.


    I'll just add a small tip : sometimes, more than it should happen (this happens alot with auto refinish painters), people tend to clean their hands in the moment with thinner / turps, whatever when they have paint on their hands. Don't.


    By doing it you are thinning the paint and making it more absorbable through skin. Clean them with a rag and if you need to wash them, use a proper product that you may buy at an art supply store or one that sells automotive paints.


    Three good brands are Gojo, Loctite and Stokolan's Slig Spezial.





    Kind regards,





    Jos茅


    http://theartinquirer.blogspot.com

    Can I ship artist oil paints?

    I am going to visit my sister for a month, and I want to paint while I'm there. I'm going by plane so I can't take it with me in my luggage. Is it okay to ship oil paint (they're in tubes) or are they considered hazardous materials? Thanks!Can I ship artist oil paints?
    you could, but I think you have to check. They are quite hazardous to a certain degree because of the oil, lead, cadmium found in them.Can I ship artist oil paints?
    You will have to check with the post office; however, I think oils are bad for them. Acrylics are okay, though. You probably have to ship via UPS or Fed Ex.

    Can tubes of hardened artist's oil paint be softened ?

    Can these tubes be revived to use?Can tubes of hardened artist's oil paint be softened ?
    Maybe by putting some linseed oil in them. If they are really,really hard, just chuck'emCan tubes of hardened artist's oil paint be softened ?
    Don't think so... just but a few new primary colours and you'll be ok!
    No sorry, but before you throw them away try slicing them with scalpel, there may well be a 'bubble' of viable paint in the middle.
    You can rub your thinner soaked brush to the dried paint to achieve certain effects.
    R.I.P. my friend. They're gone...the chemical binders in them have bonded, and their worthless.
    no.

    I seek artist-painters Bulgarian of the Art schools and/or experienced for oil paintings reproduction?

    I seek artist-painters Bulgarian of the Art schools and/or very experienced for the reproduction of oil paintings of Masterpieces on canvas. Could you help me by indicating useful addresses to me.I seek artist-painters Bulgarian of the Art schools and/or experienced for oil paintings reproduction?
    then you should put that in a search engine. i dought anybody knows anything about bulgarian artists.
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  • Help finding oil painting artist?

    I have a painting that I just received as a gift and I can't figure out who the artist is... It is signed (T.M. Rml) but I did a search and couldn't find who it was. It's a very large 36'; X 48'; oil painting and it's an Italian landscape with bright red poppies. Any help on finding the artist would help, because I'd like to get more painting from him or her.Help finding oil painting artist?
    Did you try an Ebay search? It seems as though the person would have written contact information on the back. What about asking the person who gave you the gift? I'm trying to think what Rml might stand for. If you could discover that, it would make your search easier. You might try searching for T. M. Rimmel.

    Farthingdale? oil artist?

    I have a oil painting on canvas by an artist which I think is by somebody farthingdale (I think), signature partly hidden by the frame. Subject is a horse in stables with pigeons about. Nice frame, and the painting is clearly old, any ideas?Farthingdale? oil artist?
    No, no... That's actually the name of the painting... or it is close. The actual title is 'Farting in the dale' and is a composition of pigeons flying away out of fear after the horse in the stables lets one rip. Hope this helps.Farthingdale? oil artist?
    I have had a search to no avail, if you believe the painting to be genuinely old and of a standard of quality then try taking the painting to an art dealer or auctionhouse that specialises in art and they can assess the painting by merit of its age and quality. If you are lucky there maybe someone there who may be able to help! But old paintings by unknown amateurs as I have seen on the antiques roadshow, if of quality can have some value!





    Hope this helps?


    All the best


    Don :-)

    I bought an oil on canvas painting at a yard sale by the artist Hoffman how much is it worth?

    The painting in question is a painting of from the American Revolution with a flutist, drummer, and a man with an American flag bringing the minute men into battle. Being from the Boston area maybe it is of the battle of Bunker hill?I bought an oil on canvas painting at a yard sale by the artist Hoffman how much is it worth?
    Is this the painting your speaking of?


    http://www.fifedrum.org/webring/spiritof鈥?/a>


    Not to bring you down here but...I sincerely doubt that the original painting is still floating around, outside of a museum.


    I'd guess it's a print on canvas (Giclee) These types of prints can look very much like an original oil painting but are not!


    Artists can also sometimes paint directly on top of the print in order for it to look even more like an original.


    A painting like that would be worth 10's of thousands of dollars! I can't see mrs. Jones, or whoever putting it in her driveway for a yard sale :)


    Just my .02 cents.I bought an oil on canvas painting at a yard sale by the artist Hoffman how much is it worth?
    Call your local auction house or Sotheby's, 212.606.7000 and ask for Arcade Paintings. They should be able to help you if it has any value.
    hmm...you should to go to an art museum, they would tell you its price value.
    look on eBay under COMPLETED AUCTIONS. That should give you a rough idea how much you can sell if for. You can also take it in to an eBay Store and have someone appraise it for you.

    I have an origional oil paiting by a well known artist, david hopkins. how do i go about getting it valued?

    it's a seacape including cromwell castle. Apparently David hopkins died in 2002. does anyone have any estimation of it's value? the canvas, painting and frame are all in very good condition.I have an origional oil paiting by a well known artist, david hopkins. how do i go about getting it valued?
    Unfortunately David Hopkins was only successful in a regional sense, so I wouldn't expect it to skyrocket in value.





    If you love the painting, keep it in your family for generations and it may one day become valuable.





    If you would like to get it appraised, contact a major auction house like Sotheby's or Christie's. If they are interested, one of their specialists will examine it (and arrange to sell it for you) at no cost.I have an origional oil paiting by a well known artist, david hopkins. how do i go about getting it valued?
    Try the art sales index.


    Also you can get a valuation from a local auctioneer.


    www.invaluable.com to find it.

    Can anyone let me know if they know of steve kearney an oil painting artist?

    I saw a painting in the northeast and loved it, it was sold but I asked for a name, and was told steve(n) keaney? kearney? in darlington or nearabouts, it was oil painting and if anyone on here knows who he is or knows him let me know im interested in a painting he didCan anyone let me know if they know of steve kearney an oil painting artist?
    steven caney , darlington

    In the presidential oil portrait of JFK why did the artist paint him looking down and with arms crossed?

    In the presidential oil portrait of JFK why did the artist paint him looking down and with arms crossed as opposed to other paintings done of US Presidents in sitting or standing positions facing the viewer?In the presidential oil portrait of JFK why did the artist paint him looking down and with arms crossed?
    The artist, Aaron Shikler, based the portrait on a White House photo taken when he was in deep-thought during the Cuban Missile Crisis.





    An interesting pose, and YES a contrast to other portraits.In the presidential oil portrait of JFK why did the artist paint him looking down and with arms crossed?
    Artists sometimes try to capture the character of a person as well as the likeness. Perhaps JFK seemed reserved or distracted when he sat for the portrait. He may also have been influenced by a famous photo of JFK that was taken in the oval office with him leaning with his hands on a desk in a pose that showed the burden of command.
    Because that particular portrait was painted AFTER HIS DEATH.
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  • Help me identify an artist of an old oil painting,ever heard of hook?

    painting is very old very dark,and is a seascape.painting is signed on back.cant make out first and middle,although pretty sure middle name ends in y.any help would be appreciated.Help me identify an artist of an old oil painting,ever heard of hook?
    Hi... could it be:


    James Clarke Hook ~ A.R.A, artist


    English, 1819 - 1907


    Signature: http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/i鈥?/a>


    http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ArtistWor鈥?/a>


    http://www.nmm.ac.uk/mag/pages/mnuExplor鈥?/a>


    http://www.virtualmuseum.info/collection鈥?/a>


    http://search.famsf.org:8080/search.shtm鈥?/a>


    http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/a鈥?/a>

    Wednesday, December 16, 2009

    I have a oil painting by a artist named adolf sehring?

    I have a oil painting by adolf sehring it has looks older andhas a fence post on a hillside with a old wooden bucket and a box of some kind of fruitapples i think ive seen his work but cant find what this one is worth i dont wanna spend a fortune finding out where can i look or does anyone know the artistI have a oil painting by a artist named adolf sehring?
    I've actually heard of this guy, and his art is PHENOMINAL! Check out his official website for more info.

    I have an oil painting by an artist named Reynolds and I want to find out if it is worth anything?!?

    It has either cargo ships or they are fishing boats, w/ flags of red and blue.I have an oil painting by an artist named Reynolds and I want to find out if it is worth anything?!?
    Can you show the picture ?

    Is there any medium that an artist can paint using watercolor over oil or acrylic intermixed?

    I like to build on a sketch as I experiment as I go?Is there any medium that an artist can paint using watercolor over oil or acrylic intermixed?
    It's usually not a good idea to use water based paints over oil (doesn't matter how dry the oil is), oil and water don't mix and the acrylics will ultimately crack and flake.


    The other way round is fine, oil over acrylic works and has been used many times.


    A few artists have used small amounts of watercolour over oils (Turner was one) and these paintings now give picture restorers nightmares.


    As far as I know there is no medium for this purpose.


    But if it's really what you want to do then who can say no?Is there any medium that an artist can paint using watercolor over oil or acrylic intermixed?
    I don't know of a medium that allows you to work wet-on-wet with oils and any other medium. If you can afford to sacrifice a canvas and at least one brush, you can experiment with mixing the two mediums on a canvas and see what you get for results. It may take a couple years to see how it works with the way you use it, but it could be an interesting experiment.





    I have been experimenting with acrylics over dry oil for a couple years now with no problems. It might be a hundred years or more before we know if it flakes off or has other undesirable effects.
    dont see why not,though id use watercolours last


    buy some spray paint too
    that would be sloppy

    How much would oil paintings by unfamous artist would be worth?

    i am interested in selling some of the painting i painted they are drawen in classic style


    they are really really goodHow much would oil paintings by unfamous artist would be worth?
    They are worth what they would be as decorative items. If, for instance, you have a large landscape canvas, it could be worth plenty for someone needing that size, color and subject matter haning over their living room sofa.





    It MIGHT be worth more, if a major hotel needed it hanging in thier lobby. A little less if they wanted one hanging in a guest room.





    Of course, the quality of the painting can effect it's value.





    How the paintings are marketed can make a LOT of difference. If some local, prominent gallery can be persuaded to exhibit your work, it may come to the attention of monied clientele, and fetch a better price than if you set up your own booth at a arts and wine festival. They can also be sold online, but people will tend to offer a lot less to buy such paintings without them actually seeing them in person.How much would oil paintings by unfamous artist would be worth?
    The good thing is, you can set your own price for any original work. If you're doing renditions/interpretations (of VanGogh for example), then they are slightly less valuable.





    I've purchased 20x16' original oil paintings on canvas for as low as $25.00 from an ';unknown'; artist --- and up to $400 for a larger 36x24'.





    The best places to sell your paintings are at Art Fairs, usually located in a public park. You can contact your City Hall or your city's Parks and Recreation department to find out when/where/if they conduct them in your area.





    There are also ';Starving Artists'; Fairs in some cities, where most, if not all, the artists are unknown... and unlike Art Fairs, it's usually limited to the paint medium.





    If you have a ';set'; of paintings in the same genre, you can take them to local art galleries for a commission sale. Although you might get less for your paintings than the 2 ways mentioned above, you will garner more recognition from having 2 or 3 pieces in a gallery.
    Classic Style is a poor descriptor. What it usually means is a boring attempt to make a photo by hand. I hope you mean something else as that kind of work has a VERY small audience.





    They are not worth anything. After you have spent about 50 years getting some attention, you might be able to recover the cost of making a painting.





    How many people paint? What percentage have the support of the marketing establishment? Less than 5%. If you aren't part of the 5%, your work is worth nothing in the moment. Keep working and pass the stuff along to friends and family. Give work to archives and libraries.





    Later someone will cash your work. It is a little like minting money only the Government isn't looking for you.
    Don't you have to get noticed for your work before you become famous ? Isn't it then that your work has some value ? Correct me if I'm wrong !
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  • Do you own an original oil painting? If so, who is the artist and what is the subject matter?

    It seems like fewer and fewer people are buying or commissioning original oil paintings. How do artistssurvive nowadays? I'm proud ot own an original painting by a local artist and wish I had the money to acquire more.Do you own an original oil painting? If so, who is the artist and what is the subject matter?
    I've got about twenty originals by other artists. Half I've bought over the years when I had the money to do so. The other half I've bartered for, trading some of my own paintings for theirs.





    My favorite is by an artist from Texas named Hamilton. It's a mixed media portrait of four women from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds waiting on a bench at a bus station.





    (I also hang some of my own work on my walls. Every now and then I take some down, change some around and add others. Rotating the paintings adds a freshness to the environment and lets me be able to enjoy each of the works.)Do you own an original oil painting? If so, who is the artist and what is the subject matter?
    We have one by Jenny Kilb, who paints a lot of Southwestern landscapes. Very large landscapes...
    Anna, people like us (Artists) need people like you (Art Lovers). You are the ones who keep us going.





    In my house, it is mostly my paintings on the walls, it is a moveable feast though as I take them down, exhibit, (hopefully) sell and then paint more. I do have some from friends which have a lot of meaning for me.





    How do we survive? We just keep on going and when we do sell we celebrate.
    i have an original oil from my ex mother-in-law from 21 years ago, when we split up i kept all the artwork. i was pissy, i have an art degree and my ex had the b*lls to say i wasn't very good; i have sold my drawings, and have been published, so when i left i took it all(at least all the artwork). it's a seascape of the oregon coast, and it's beautiful. the artist's name is jeannie holmes.





    i also have all my own work up on the walls and am currently restoring a victorian house and painting stained glass on the windows. however i won't give you my name. just call me ';never ready!!!!';
    I have an original of my old home town in WV. It was painted by L. Moore. Everyone else in the town has copies, but I ended up with the original. If you're out there ';L. Moore';, I'd like to know who you are....I have a question about the man in the painting.
    I have one by Sam Strickland of South Carolina. The painting is of a tobacco barn with a rusty tin roof in the middle of a tobacco field. I bought it because when I was a kid, I used to play next to the tobacco barn on my grandfather's farm.
    We have an oil painting that was done by my husbands great aunt. It's a still life of a fruit bowl.
    My sister in Houston has a house full of original paintings. Most she painted herself, but a few of them are from friends of hers.





    I have lots of photographs. Not just portraits, but artsy stuff. I'm the artist. Wish I could sell some, but I really don't know how.
    I had painted for years, but stopped because my house was filled with oil paintings. Finally, I took about 25 of them to my relatives up north and gave them away. I wish I hadn't because I found a woman wanting to buy the paintings I prefer doing, such as pictures of the American Indian and Southwest sceneries.





    I prefer painting in oils because of the texture I can work, but it's messy and expensive. My new home isn't built with an art studio as I had in Tucson so I don't paint as much as I'd like to.
    I have a lot of original art in my home, though only a small portion of them are oil paintings. One (a still life) was done by my late Father about 40 years ago.





    I'm not sure why the general public are under the impression that oil paintings are more valuable than acrylics, watercolours, photography, sculpture, or any other art medium. I'm curious to know why you focussed in on this particular medium.
    I had a korean painter working out of the back of a mini van paint me a picture of Anna Kournakova for 60,000 won($55.00) while I was stationed in Korea.
    The Abstract Woman by Heidi

    Does anyone know of an oil painting artist named E. Sonnet?

    I have an old oil painting of a market scene in either London or Paris. I am guessing mid-1800's. The artists name is signed E. Sonnet. There is a plaque on the frame inscribed Eug. SonnetDoes anyone know of an oil painting artist named E. Sonnet?
    Sonnet is a famous street painter from Paris. I don't know much about him. Being a street painter his works aren't reviewed or is he promoted by a dealer, (I think). Try contacting Kodner Galleries in Saint Louis, MO. I sure I've seen his work there. Drop them a dime and they'll get back to you with the information about this artist. Good Luck!Does anyone know of an oil painting artist named E. Sonnet?
    No, but ,an art dealer or antique dealer would know..

    What brand bristle brushes for oil paint do you recommend for serious artist?

    I seem to be wasting a lot of money for inferior brushes.What brand bristle brushes for oil paint do you recommend for serious artist?
    Archer. This brand was promoted by an Art teacher on PBS. As well as Divincci paint.What brand bristle brushes for oil paint do you recommend for serious artist?
    I love Connoisseur synthetic bristles - filbert.





    To make any brush last longer:


    Don't mash the paint down into the ferrule, keep it up at the tip.


    Don't let it sit in turpentine, it dries out the bristle.


    Clean them properly, and


    After reshaping the bristle, lay them flat to dry.





    Don't store them on end.
    If you want durability... the expensive good brushes also don't last that long. They just perform better while you have them.





    I use filament brushes. The brand isn't that important to me. But I do handpick every single one. I must feel if they are right.
    Hi,





    I've never tried but I've read good things about Robert Simmons (sp?) and Grand Prix Silver.


    I guess that Isabey must also be good.


    One doesn't need to go ridiculously expensive, but indeed using cheap brushes doesn't really help. And if one day you try watercolour, you'll notice that even more.





    Kind regards,





    Jos茅


    http://theartcafe.blogspot.com


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    I have an old oil painting, the artist name is Gustaberg I think, how do I find out about this artist?

    My grandparents found this painting in a farmhouse attic in Wisconsin, I believe, in the 1930's. It is a fisherman,standing at a river, in the mountains. It is signed by Gustaferg, or Gustaberg, I can not make out the last 4 letters. Under the signature are symbols ..._ I am wondering if there is a websight I can access, to try to find this artist.I have an old oil painting, the artist name is Gustaberg I think, how do I find out about this artist?
    My art instructor just told me about artcyclopedia.com it show all sorts of sites to the subject and an artist serch engine!I have an old oil painting, the artist name is Gustaberg I think, how do I find out about this artist?
    Simply do a yahoo or google search for the artist ';gustaberg';. You will be provided by an array of various information from a collection of websites. This way you get some variety and it's not the same information over and over, different web sights come from various sources and its good to have sights backed up by an adequate source.

    Need Help to Identify Oil Painting and Artist?

    It is of a Women and child at the beach with a 16th or 17th century Nordic style fishing Village with boats in the background. The women has large hands and some of the boats were used to form the first name of the artist. It appears very old. 3 complete strangers claim to have seen similar painting on UK Antique Road Show 5-7 years ago.Need Help to Identify Oil Painting and Artist?
    Can't find the painting yet.


    A good contender for the artist would be Peder Severin Kroyer 1851 -1909, he did many paintings around the fishing village of Skagen in Denmark.

    How would you describe the oil paintings by the artist Diego Rivera?

    I was looking at the oil paintings of Diego Rivera - http://www.overstockart.com/diegorivera.html and I was wondering how would you define his art? is he a Modern artist? Art-Deco? what Ganera and style would you categorize his art?How would you describe the oil paintings by the artist Diego Rivera?
    Diego Rivera (December 8, 1886 鈥?November 24, 1957), was a cubist Mexican painter and muralist. He began to experiment with fresco painting on large walls. Rivera soon developed his own style of large, simplified figures and bold colours. Many of his murals deal symbolically with Mexican society and thought after the country's 1910 Revolution. His art, in a fashion similar to the stellae of the Maya tell stories. [#1]





    By 1913 Diego Rivera was fascinated by the early cubist movement, led by celebrated Spaniard Pablo Picasso, and started experimenting with cubism himself. By 1914 Diego was viewed as one of the more interesting members of the Cubist movement, one of the avant garde. [#2]How would you describe the oil paintings by the artist Diego Rivera?
    I've been on a hiatus from art for some time, just recently trying to recapture some of the lost skills; I haven't heard the name of Diego Rivera in many years! Goodness, if I recall correctly, he was what I would characterize as a Social Realist Muralist. Of course, this is my humble opinion and I may be entirely wrong. Great style, great images.
    He was a Muralist, but he can be best classified as one the Mxican Reaissance artists, such as Frida Kahlo, Miguel Cabrera, and Jose Clemente Orozco. He was also a Socal Realist, and for a period of time a Cubist too.
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  • Does anyone know appraisal values of American artist Henry Gasser's oil paintings?

    We have several large, original, signed oils by Gasser (Born in New Jersey 1909 - D. 1981) and are curious of their value. Web sites we have tried all charge for appraisals and, not being experts, would like a point of reference to begin with, in order to have a bit of knowledge so we aren't taken advantage of.Does anyone know appraisal values of American artist Henry Gasser's oil paintings?
    Hi! Here's some information:


    Auction results:


    http://www.findartinfo.com/search/listpr鈥?/a>


    Pre-sale estimates with photos:


    http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=鈥?/a>Does anyone know appraisal values of American artist Henry Gasser's oil paintings?
    Thank you.... and good luck! Report Abuse

    I am looking for an artist of antique oil painting of a boy and a dachshund?

    the boy is holding his dog in front of him as they pose it just shows the boy chest up and all of the dogI am looking for an artist of antique oil painting of a boy and a dachshund?
    Is the boy holding a long hair dachshund? I was antique shopping this past Thursday, and remember seeing the painting. I would be happy to check on the artist, if this may be the one you are looking for.

    Where can I sell my printed oil paintigs by the artist Hargrove?

    I live in missippi and want to know where I can take these paintings to be sold. They are numbered and signed. Thank youWhere can I sell my printed oil paintigs by the artist Hargrove?
    Ebay or find an art dealer in your area. Some time frame shops may know the art community enough to give you an idea.

    What oil painting artist named C. INNESS signed their name on the lower right corner of a canvas painting?

    It could be;


    Clara Davis Inness.


    Born in Illinois on Nov. 2, 1874. While in San Francisco in 1896-99, Inness studied at the Mark Hopkins Art Institute. A spinster, she died of cancer in Santa Barbara, CA on Jan. 15, 1932.


    You may find more about her in;


    Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes





    A picture by C Inness sold at auction in 2005;


    Autumn Landscape 10.5 x 14 inOil 60 USD





    You could photograph the painting, and a close-up of the signature and send them to


    http://www.allexperts.com


    (go to ';arts and humanities'; then ';painting';)
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  • I am trying to figure out the name and artist of some oil paintings I have saved to my computer.?

    Is there a way I can paste it somewhere online and have help from others to identify them?I am trying to figure out the name and artist of some oil paintings I have saved to my computer.?
    You join a photo-hosting site like photobucket.com, and upload your pictures. Each picture will then be given a URL, which you simply copy %26amp; paste into a question. It will then turn into an active link.I am trying to figure out the name and artist of some oil paintings I have saved to my computer.?
    Apart from photobucket (already mentioned), imageshack is another one you could use: http://www.imageshack.us





    And there's also ';allyoucanupload';, which I've never used, but seems pretty simple: http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/

    I have a oil painting by a artist named (BANGMAN) and i can't find any info about him can anybody help me?

    I got this Painting from a resale shop for like $15.00 it's 2'X3' in oil and i found other people who has his work but nobody knows who he is?I have a oil painting by a artist named (BANGMAN) and i can't find any info about him can anybody help me?
    There might be a bit of information on antiquesandthearts.com, as I've just googled and found a question from someone else there (hope it wasn't you!).

    Anyone know a good oil pastel artist?

    I'm doing an artist study for my art gcse, and i'm trying to find relatively famous oil pastel painter, who does landscapes / nature stuff.


    Any ideas?Anyone know a good oil pastel artist?
    the best oil pastel artist is John Elliot, he supposed to be the master trust me.Anyone know a good oil pastel artist?
    1947, artists Henri Goetz and Pablo Picasso approached Henri Sennelier with the idea of designing a professional version of the children's product. Picasso told Henri, ';I want a colored pastel that I can paint on anything, wood, paper, canvas, metal, etc. without having to prepare or prime the canvas.'; Goetz wanted a pastel he could use to start oil paintings
    oh gosh


    i just finished this subject for my art GSCE.





    i didnt do oil pastel artists i did water colours %26amp;%26amp; acrylics.





    Try wikipedia.

    Does anyone know appraisal values of American artist Henry Gasser's oil paintings?

    We have several large, original, signed oils by Gasser (Born in New Jersey 1909 - D. 1981) and are curious of their value. Web sites we have tried all charge for appraisals and, not being experts, would like a point of reference to begin with, in order to have a bit of knowledge so we aren't taken advantage of.Does anyone know appraisal values of American artist Henry Gasser's oil paintings?
    Hi! Here's some information:


    Auction results:


    http://www.findartinfo.com/search/listpr鈥?/a>


    Pre-sale estimates with photos:


    http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=鈥?/a>Does anyone know appraisal values of American artist Henry Gasser's oil paintings?
    Thank you.... and good luck! Report Abuse

    I would like to find out who the artist is for an oil painting that I have just acquired. How can I do this?

    I have just acquired an oil painting in what appears to be the original frame. The painting is of roses and it has been signed. The signature appears to start with the letters Suz.... but I am unsure exactly. Does anyone know how I can go about finding out who the artist is? Thanks in advance.I would like to find out who the artist is for an oil painting that I have just acquired. How can I do this?
    Try taking a good quality, high resolution photograph of the painting and posting it on-line with a working link, Then re-ask you question here with the direct link to a copy of the painting you are asking about and we would be more than happy to help you.





    Make sure one of the photographs you take is a close-up of the signature. You can upload your images to places like Flickr or Photobucket.





    Without you providing us with an image none of us will be able to help you.

    Impresionist artist and the mineral oil to have brighter colors?

    Which mineral oil colors helped to the impressionist painter to have brighter colors to their paintings?


    How did the mineral oil colors are produced?Impresionist artist and the mineral oil to have brighter colors?
    Mineral oil colors were from inorganic pigments that are compounds of minerals, such as cobalt, cadmium, and manganese. Prussian Blue, cerulean, etc all became possible for the Impressionist's use then. These mineral colors grey down when mixed with white. This attribute makes them particularly valuable for painting natural light because most colors of the natural world have a strong element of grey.
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  • Has anyone ever heard of an oil painting artist named Robert Kengion?

    Where is he from? What years did he paint? Is his paintings worth anything? and where do I find information on him?


    Thank you, BonniejoHas anyone ever heard of an oil painting artist named Robert Kengion?
    Maybe you mean robert clifford kenyon?http://www.imagination.org.uk/detail.php鈥?/a>Has anyone ever heard of an oil painting artist named Robert Kengion?
    I do believe you meant Rovbert Kenyon Look up Google Mentmore Paintings those are his.
    Sorry No... But thanks for the free points.

    What is the best website to check out for oil painting and the artist?

    I have a very good oil painting, but I don't know about the artist, I would like to check whether the artist is a famous artist and the work is highly value. could anyone please let me know what is the website that could let me check the artist or the painting? thanks so much.What is the best website to check out for oil painting and the artist?
    Yes there is a single web site to help you with this question.


    http://americanart.si.edu/search/search_鈥?/a>


    Click onto that site and you can click the tab for 'artist' or 'artwork' or you can click the tab for 'Joan of Art' and ask her your question. If it is public knowledge she will know. Good luck!What is the best website to check out for oil painting and the artist?
    There is no single website for this task. Have you googled the name of the artist? If not, why not? If you have, and nothing came up, then the artist is NOT famous or well known, and the painting has no particular value.

    How can I find out information on an oil painting by an artist named Arashi.?

    The oil painting has been in my family for over fifty years and it is a painting of Mount Fuji. I believe the artist name is Arashi with three letters before it that I believe to be Sig but I am not sure. Any information on the piece would be helpful. Thank You.How can I find out information on an oil painting by an artist named Arashi.?
    Try and google it , if it doesn't work contact Christie's auction house they can help on line.

    Acrylic and oil artist paints froze in storage...?

    I am wondering if they will still be okay to use.Acrylic and oil artist paints froze in storage...?
    I would say no. Freezing them changed their properties.Acrylic and oil artist paints froze in storage...?
    this happened to me .. me being to lazy to go out and buy more microwaved them for 1 min. each. it worked a little but the colors weren't as vibrant and the paint smeared easily. i'm also the ditsiest person ever and caught a paint brush on fire.





    i learned the valuable lesson that you can't put metal in the microwave

    I am looking for oil painting artist s. gromott. His paintings are in the palace of the queen of England.?

    I can not find any information about him or his artwork. Can anyone help, please?I am looking for oil painting artist s. gromott. His paintings are in the palace of the queen of England.?
    Maybe you can try researching and find the information about S. Gromott through the web site for the palace paintings. They are listed below;


    http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/defaul鈥?/a>


    http://www.answers.com/%20painters%20of%鈥?/a>


    http://www.ask.com/web?q=What+are+the+pa鈥?/a>


    http://www.ask.com/web?qsrc=167%26amp;o=0%26amp;l=di鈥?/a>


    http://www.ask.com/web?q=the+paintings+i鈥?/a>


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham_鈥?/a>


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Sea鈥?/a>


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Ar鈥?/a>


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:En鈥?/a>


    Also check through the Palace on this site;


    The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace


    http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/defaul鈥?/a>


    A link to more;


    http://www.dogpile.com/info.dogpl/search鈥?/a>


    Maybe someone at the Antiques Roadshow knows more about this painter.


    Antiques Road Show - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/s鈥?/a> appraisers online


    http://www.canadianantiquesroadshow.com/鈥?/a> This one is for the Canadian Antiques Roadshow. Free


    http://www.isa-appraisers.org/lists.....鈥?/a> of other Appraisers


    http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf鈥?/a> Links to more Appraisers


    The following World Reknown Reputable Appraisers are listed below. See if they are willing to help you.


    http://www.christies.com/home_page/home_鈥?/a> line free appraiser available.


    http://www.sothebys.com/


    http://www.isa-appraisers.org/


    http://www.isa-appraisers.org/lists.....鈥?/a>


    Up load and post the photographs of your collectable to show to one of the following reputable appraisers should they ask you to submit them on line.


    You can do this for free by going to http://photobucket.com/


    or http://photobucket.com/ take good clear photographs of the artist's signature and of the Artwork.





    You can also go to a museum curator, often they are willing to help someone identify and establish the current market value as can a reputable curator of a fine Art gallery.


    or You can go to the public library and try to do some more research there.I am looking for oil painting artist s. gromott. His paintings are in the palace of the queen of England.?
    hi

    Is anyone knows Artist who teaches oil painting classes in mumbai. I am interested and?

    I am looking only artist workshop and want to learn oil painting from them. can anyone help me pleas.Is anyone knows Artist who teaches oil painting classes in mumbai. I am interested and?
    Go to ';Sir. J. J school of arts and architecture'; (Crawford Market Bombay, Next to High Court) and inquirer with the ';Fine Arts'; professors, they may have ex students who are operating arts studio and conducting classes. Ask the professor for arts supply places, and go to them and see if they know any studios that gives instruction. There use to be some across from the college itself.





    Go to main library and find self study books, Sir J. B. Petite Library (near Flora Fountain (F.F), between Victoria Terminus and F.F). It is open to all and talk to the workers there, they may have good books in the reference section, look at them and then buy one for your self. Book stores are full of ';How to do/learn'; types books too.
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  • I am a born Artist and oil canvas paintings are my passion but,?

    I am a beginner and where do I start. how to begin my career in art. and i want to sell my paintings and really i want to paint and sell and i want to grow my art skill but i don't know how to start and where. and i don't know whats going on in todays art market , how much money do i need to sell my work and where. do really anyone buy my paintings, do i need to attend classes, or any one can suggest me.I am a born Artist and oil canvas paintings are my passion but,?
    You don't HAVE to go to school. Maybe artists are ';outside artists'; and can be successful...but I went to school for art because I feel it gives me a greater ';toolbox'; and more options to express my ideas. Also I have better access to printing presses, models, and structured critique. I get more freedom in school, believe it or not. Also, there are a lot of technical things (such as color theory) that you need to learn to communicate effectively. If you don't go to school, you need to really, really study colors and form on your own.





    In my opinion, before you start painting you should have a pretty solid course in drawing. They are different, but you still will find ways of expressing volume/form, and some painters use line in their paintings. Also, color theory. Start with a limited palette and don't just use black or white to lighten or darken colors...





    But most of all, I think you need to paint because you NEED to paint. Not because you want to sell art and make money. If you want to do that, it's actually harder to make it, because you're less willing to put the time and passion in to learning art.





    That's just my opinion, of course.I am a born Artist and oil canvas paintings are my passion but,?
    A born artist should know all that.


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    First thing you need to do is get some work created before you start worrying about the rest. If you have the passion you say you do, this will be easy work. Do a few paintings and then get a portfolio together. Try to find a niche subject that you like to portray. Depending on how you want to sell your work, there are multiple venues - from local craft fairs to galleries. If you want to grow your skill, you should definitely take classes that will teach you varied technique. The rest comes with practice as you develop your own style. Many artists sell work as a secondary source of income, and much is freelance. Good luck.
    ok im an artist ,I can help you now and give you notes, advice and little projects to get you where you need to be.


    my questions are can you come up with your own ideas for an art painting, do you understand value, do you know the primary and secondary colors? this will allow me to know where you are as an artist.


    my email is brittany_ellis15@ yahoo.com
    I would attend classes. I would go to art school and get a bachelors of science. You will learn how to make a professional portfolio, and how to work in the world of art. I go to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I learned there is so much more I need to learn. I learned how to communicate with people. I learned the value of art history.
    very simple ,at fast you make your prodect you start exjibison here and there.just like fair, twon hall,and some small size painting you sale gift item shop and you contact all ambassy for sale your item anothir country.I hope you su.

    Can anyone tell me the title and artist of an oil painting i have seen?

    It has a distinctly gothic tone. It is shown at night, with deep shadows. It features a group of servants, dressed in victorian or earlier period costume, stood on a landing or at the edge of an entrance hall. They are grouped together holding up an oil lamp and are looking terrified. Their eyes are fixed directly forward upon the viewer. I think it is a well known painting as I saw it originally on an arts posctard. Thanks!Can anyone tell me the title and artist of an oil painting i have seen?
    Well, I rather doubt it could be this (see link below), but I thought it might be worth a try.Can anyone tell me the title and artist of an oil painting i have seen?
    It's difficult without a picture, but it sounds like you're describing something of the Romanticism.
    can you remember where the postcard came from? Can look up the local galleries from that year/approx year. Even if the artwork has moved to another gallery could still track the painting.
    It would be much easier to give you a title and the name of an artist if you posted a picture (a link to the picture). That way I would know exactly which picture you want an answer for. As for the fact that it was on a postcard doesn't make it a well known painting. They use stock work (paintings, photography etc) for post cards generally.
    Hello there,


    Not very savy on some art, but deep in this old grandpa's memory, I see a pic similar to your description. I know about incidents described in biblical parables. Since we can't have a conversation and I can't take you through the 40 question thing, My insight is turning me in a certain direction, so I'm going to point out some things for you to look for.





    If there are ';six'; female figures obviously one of them holding a lighted lamp, are the other five holding unlighted lamps. If this is the case, you probably saw an illustration dipicting the parable of the twelve virgins who according to the story as Jesus told it, They were to wait for the bride groom to arrive on the scene and then escort him into the wedding. Six of them fell asleep waiting and failed to stock up on enough oil to keep their lamps burning until the bride groom arrrived. The consequence of this blunder was that these six foolish virgins were shut out of the wedding party. The gothic darkness of the picture possibly depicts the phraise ';Outer Darkness'; where they were condemmed to remain for their carelessness.





    In looking for answers, possibly origin, artist, other such info go to your ISP home page and enter ';seven foolish virgins; painting'; in the search engine (Not the address bar) box. Click search and see what you come up with. Lots of luck and best to you


    I am shockeedoc
    The one you describe doesn't ring a bell but Caravaggio is known for his ';chiaroascuro'; lighting, which shows very pale faces and deep shadows.

    How long does it take artist's oil paint to dry?

    I've started painting a picture and after 6 days the paint is still not dryHow long does it take artist's oil paint to dry?
    it depends on the tempature, humidity and how thickly you applied the paint. Using stand oil with lengthen the drying process, using turpentine with shorten the drying time.How long does it take artist's oil paint to dry?
    atleast in a month or 2
    Depends on how thick the paint was applied. Get a de humidifier or try using a blow dryer on it.
    Depends on the humidity, try moving it to a dryer location.
    Ten days will usually do, and 14 days must be enough, unless you did one of 2 things, put on very thick impasto, or add too much linseed oil to your pigments. Thin turpsy paint dries in half an hour.





    If you did something as above, no problem, just leave it for a few more days. I usually work on about 7 paintings at any time, just in case I want to glaze, which must be done onto dry paint. Otherwise, you can just work into the wet. Remember that the slow drying of oil paints is its most valuable quality as it allows wet-in-wet work.
    How thick was the paint applied? Some paints will dry faster than others and with time you will learn which ones they are and how to use them. I don't apply my paint too thick so my drying time is usually about ten to fourteen days. Dry enough to safely handle but by no means completely dry. If you are going to apply varnish they suggest you wait six months to a year before doing so. My work can be checked out at hellosanantonio.com under the name GUERRO.
    its depend on medium use by, and thickness of paint ,

    Who is your favorite oil or acrylic artist?

    I need to replicate an oil or acylic art piece for a class assignment (i know not too creative). Im kinda stumped with any ideas. I would be deeply grateful for any suggestions.





    If you have a favorite oil or acrylic artist, and even better a specific work, please let me know about it so I can check it out.





    thanksWho is your favorite oil or acrylic artist?
    It is not about creativity, it is about exploring ways to paint.





    I always tell my students to reproduce a painting they like. When asked I tell them to do a painting by Magritte:


    http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im鈥?/a>


    His paintings are very clear and allow you to copy it almost perfectly, even from a small photograph.





    Specially this one is a fav because of its title:


    ';No copying';


    http://pavlov.psyc.queensu.ca/~psyc382/m鈥?/a>


    It is pretty easy to reproduce (no kidding) and will astound everybody. Use transfere paper and a lifesize xerox to get it on a canvas.





    Usually they enjoy it more than a Tintoretto, Mondriaan or Keith Haring.


    http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im鈥?/a>


    http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im鈥?/a>


    http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im鈥?/a>Who is your favorite oil or acrylic artist?
    Dead artists - Monet, Renoir, Norman Lindsay, Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts.





    Living artists - Warwick Fuller, Kasey Sealy, Ken Howard, Trevor Chamberlain, David Curtis
    Check out the work of any of these fine living painters.





    Gerard Priault


    Marc Nerbonne


    Louise Dandurand


    Catherine Perdreau


    Andre Philibert


    Carol Currie


    Tiffany Hastie


    Michael Pape

    How do I reuse an artist oil paint canvas, what is the best way to prep it?

    Is it already stretched? If not, restretch it. Is the old paint really built up on the canvas? If so (assuming it's prestretched) you might want to undo it and stretch it again, which can flatten it out. Then you gesso it. I would suggest two layers of gesso if you don't want the old stuff showing through, but if you like the old layers, just start painting. If you're painting in oils as well, you'll have no problems (I wouldn't recomed putting acrylic on top of an old oil painting though). Starving artists have been painting over old canvases for hundreds of years.How do I reuse an artist oil paint canvas, what is the best way to prep it?
    Just what the last person said, you may also scrape off some of the old layers if they are too thick, be careful and don't damage the canvas itself.How do I reuse an artist oil paint canvas, what is the best way to prep it?
    you can do what the first person said. if it is an oil painting you can prime it with an oil primer, but this takes a while to dry. also, it is good to cover the canvas with a solid color, before you begin to paint over the painting. a gray would work, white and the cadmium's take a while to dry. my instructors always advised for us to do this.
    If it is painted with acrylic paint you can paint over it with white paint. If it's painted with oil paints, you'll have to take it off the stretcher bars and restrech new canvas. If you don't need it to last more than 20 years, you can paint over it regardless.

    Trying to trace oil painting artist called J Schofield from mid 1960s - where do I start?

    Painting of HMS Revenge - submarine in the Mersey, painted 1968.Trying to trace oil painting artist called J Schofield from mid 1960s - where do I start?
    Maybe here:





    http://www.naval-art.com/revenge.htmTrying to trace oil painting artist called J Schofield from mid 1960s - where do I start?
    GO TO A LOCAL UNIVERSITY THAT HAS A MICRO FILM LIBRARY.... TYPE YEAR AND NAME UNDER ART
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  • Can anybody tell me if I have a antique original painting by a master oil painting artist. I can send pictures?

    I got a oil painting from a neighbors elderly friend that was auctioning her antiques.I was wandering if anyone know if it is of value. I can send pictures and the Master oil painter is Eduardo Leon garrido from Spain.


    He was born in the 1800 and passed away in mid 1900. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.Can anybody tell me if I have a antique original painting by a master oil painting artist. I can send pictures?
    This site lists auction results for Garrido paintings;


    http://www.findartinfo.com/search/listpr鈥?/a>





    You will need to know if your painting is original and genuine so take it to a reputable auctioneer or dealer in 19th century pictures and get it appraised (photographs are not reliable enough).Can anybody tell me if I have a antique original painting by a master oil painting artist. I can send pictures?
    You can also go to this site called


    allexperts.com


    Once you get to the site look under Arts %26amp; Humanities and enter there and look for the expert that mostly deals with that kind of art . They are very good and I have used them in the past. You might need to send them a photo of the painting and a close up photo of the artist name.


    And they are also free.

    Can Artist Oil paint be toxic enough to cause peripheral neuropathy ?

    no

    How does an Artist use oil paints on an acrylic sheet?

    A lot of art sites list a painting as Oil On Acrylic. Can anyone please explain the procedures used for such paintings. The logictics of how the various layers are painted onto the acrylic surface, etc.How does an Artist use oil paints on an acrylic sheet?
    Practice makes Perfect.How does an Artist use oil paints on an acrylic sheet?
    Not sure what ';they'; mean. But it used to mean that you paint an oil painting over a surface prepared with acrylic gesso (as opposed to a lead-priming). It could also mean that they painted the sketch and underpainting in acrylic paints, which dry quickly, then, put on the glazes with oil paint, which have a tendancy to dry slowly.


    If you make a painting only in oil paints, you have to wait for the layer you just painted to dry or nearly dry before you paint the next layer. The reason for this is because in order for the oil, in the oil paint to ';dry'; it must combine with oxygen to polymerize (create molecular chains). Oil paint by itself doesn't dry by an evaporation of solvents, like a magic-marker, but through polymerization. if you paint another layer of oil paint over the layer that isn't ';dry'; yet, and If oxygen can't get to the layer beneath, eventually, the surface will get all knobbey. On other hand, if you paint a layer on top of another layer, and the top layer dries more quickly than the layer underneath, the top layer will crackle and crack as the bottom layer dries. Oil paint shrinks alittle as it dries.


    So painters impatient to produce their work quickly sometimes paint the majority of their painting in acrylics which dry throug quickly without cracking. But acrylics tend to look chalky and flat, so, in order to get the richness of the color of oils, the painter uses oils to paint thin transparent layers of color-rich glazes over the acrylic. No shrinkage underneath. Durable, no cracking advantage.


    This follows the old-master advice: Fat-over-lean. Each successive layer should have alittle more oil in it than the layer beneath.


    Hope this was helpful.

    I'd like to try artist quality oil pastels on stretched canvas. Any tips for which brands are the best?

    I'm on a budget so I'm hoping to get started with the least amount of money but I do want to use artist quality materials. Any tips for using this medium would be helpful. I usually purchase at Jerry's but would love to hear of any other discount stores. Thanks and happy painting.I'd like to try artist quality oil pastels on stretched canvas. Any tips for which brands are the best?
    Hi,





    Sennelier, Caran D'Ache and Holbein make artist quality oil pastels.


    But check the following link :


    http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/forumdis鈥?/a>





    Take care,





    Jos茅


    http://theartabuser.blogspot.com


    http://sitekreator.com/hushcolours/index鈥?/a>I'd like to try artist quality oil pastels on stretched canvas. Any tips for which brands are the best?
    With pastels, you really do get what you pay for. If you use economical or budget priced pastels, they just will not perform the way you want. But you don't have to go all the way to the top, either. The most expensive are the most buttery and soft, and as they go down in price, they have more filler and are firmer. You can begin your work using a firm pastel like NuPastel, and then save your top layers for the softer stuff like Sennelier or Windsor Newton.





    Top of the line is Schminke and Unison and more obscure brands of hand rolled pastels. When you know what you want, you can buy just one for a finishing touch. But beware, the softer they are, the more they crumble away on you.





    Do not mix oil pastels with soft pastels. Sanded or sueded paper can make a huge difference in your work.





    Jerry's is good, so is Cheap Joe's, and so is Dick Blick.

    I have old oil painting Artist last name looks like Lemke is this worth money?

    Has 2 initials 2nd one is E or F 1st one is weird looking maybe symbol back of frame is stamped #30 %26amp; says made in Belgium also has # 6-43-900 (10G) got at yard sale owner had keep it for 20 years in the garage is this something that is valuable.I have old oil painting Artist last name looks like Lemke is this worth money?
    Hi! It will be hard to say without a lot


    of additional information like style and


    subject matter and, in fact, the artist's


    true name. Here are some possibilities


    of known and documented artists but


    it might easily be someone else. The


    numbers on the back could be from a


    number of things: an art supply house,


    a framer's marks, reproduction house


    inventory codes, etc.


    Artwork must be 'seen' by an expert for


    a reliable assessment. Try and contact


    a good auction house or a reputable


    fine arts appraiser if you want to know


    more. Good luck!





    Annelise Lemke-wilk (1921 - 1985)


    Arno Lemke (1930 - ) Germany


    Christian Friedrich Lemke (1929 - )


    Herbert Lemkes (1909 - )


    Horst Lemke (1922 - 1985) Germany


    J. E. Lemke ( - )


    Joachim Lemke (1916 - )


    Johann Philip Lemke (1631 - 1711) Germany


    Klemke (1800 - ) Germany


    P. A. Lemke ( - )


    Walid Lemkecher ( - )


    Werner Klemke (1917 - 1994) Germany





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    http://images.google.com/images?q=Lemke%鈥?/a>I have old oil painting Artist last name looks like Lemke is this worth money?
    I would go to an antique dealer, art historian-more accurate, or go on the antique road show.

    How long does it take for oil paints (artist NOT house paint) on a canvas to dry?

    Once again I am talking about artist oil paints not house oil paints.How long does it take for oil paints (artist NOT house paint) on a canvas to dry?
    1. it depends on which medium you use (oil, white spirit, turpentine, a mixture of those, varnish, fast drying oil, etc.) I advise you to read the label it usually gives you an approx.


    My teacher uses white spirit only, and her paintings are dry the next day. My own paintings take much longer.


    2. it depends on how ';thick'; you work: for example if you paint with a painting knife and apply thick layers of colours it can take up to a year to dry.


    For example, Monet paintings took more than 6 month to dry, and years to be completely dry.How long does it take for oil paints (artist NOT house paint) on a canvas to dry?
    No, but this may help
    When painting add a little liquin, (winsor newton), you need to experiment to know how much, but your oil paint will dry in a hour or hours depending on how much you use..and you can paint over it then to..
    The underneath surface of oil paint NEVER DRIES... it takes hundreds and hundreds of years for the under surface of oil to cure...the surface can dry three to four days or more depending on the thickness...dry to the touch....YOU CAN ACTUALLY TAKES the surface of of masters paintings that are centuries old and there will be wet oil under the surface....MANY painting have been discovered because of this ....during the holocaust paintings were protected by being painted over to protect them from theft...is restoring the paintings masters paintings have been restored to there original works....
    they never dry completly because of the oil.. It will take a few days of drying in order for it to be dry to the touch. I would say four or five days. But I would not put anything on top of it.
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  • Does anyone know of an oil painting artist who signed their paintings with R. Taylor?

    Oil painting, coastal setting perhaps west coast with cliffs? Maybe even upper west coast, looks to be American indian staffs stuck in the ground. Painting atleast 10-15 years old minimum.Does anyone know of an oil painting artist who signed their paintings with R. Taylor?
    I know several artists named ';R Taylor';, the one you are referring to is most likely ';Robert Taylor'; a landscape painter from the western states....then there's ';Rolla Taylor'; a famous Texas artist, again a landscape painter but he used to put houses in his pieces and or chickens running around the yard and stuff like that. Then there is ';Roy Taylor'; another Texas artist. Taylor is such a common name among artists, it could be nearly any of them. you havent posted a photograph of the piece so I cant really say exactly which one it is. if you'd like to e-mail me a photo, i'm at theoregonarist@yahoo.com will be happy to try and figure it out for you.Does anyone know of an oil painting artist who signed their paintings with R. Taylor?
    I sign my work R.Taylor but I don't paint landscapes...
    I am pretty sure that artist guy, ummmmm r. taylor, he signed his works that way. I think.?