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Thứ Sáu, 25 tháng 7, 2014

A Guide To Acquiring Original Oil Paintings For Sale

By Paulette Mason


Ever since the earliest settlements, art has played quite a big role in the formation of human societies. It has paved the way to a very creative form of expressing oneself. It has also been a way of documenting past events during the older times, something that the historians ans archaeologists have a profound interest in.

There are many different art forms. There is the sketch artist and his array of trusty pencils. There is the sculptor and his clay, wood, and marble creations. There is also the painter at his easel, bringing a blank canvas to life with every stroke of his brush, every blend of color. His adept fingers produce original oil paintings for sale, one that you can happily add to your collection.

Painting with oil is a painstaking process of painting using pigments that are combined with drying oil. This said oil is derived from natural plant sources such as linseed, poppy seed, walnut, and safflower. The oil naturally produced by these plants is boiled with resin, preferably that of pine or frankincense. This is done to give the art its body and gloss effects.

Due to the artistically appealing effects that oil painting can render each stunning work of art, it has gradually become the most sought after paint medium. People are always looking for the said results, and are willing to pay in exchange for a painted work. But, before you take out the payment, there are some things that you should consider.

First off, spend only on pieces that you love. Yes, these can be quite costly, and are perfect investment methods. But even more so, one must never forget the true meaning of buying a frame, and that is to enjoy looking at it for hours as it hangs on a certain part of the house.

Another good reason to buy an piece of art work is to give life and accentuate a room. A painted masterpiece should be chosen according to the niche that you are planning to place it in. Even the nicest of paintings can look washed out if it does not seem to fit with the overall aura of an enclosed space.

Always be willing to wait. Art needs appreciation, and some only shine through when it is observed at a closer angle. These things are quite costly, so do not jump on the first flashy piece you get to see. Expert collectors even often take years before they get that perfect piece.

Do your research before deciding on anything. There are so many cases wherein people went to buy an original piece and got a reproduction instead. To avoid being royally duped, look at it closely. Original pieces usually give out heightened tactile sense, meaning some surfaces can be smooth, while other parts can be rough. Cheap copies also have bristles from low quality brushes on the canvas.

One can also check the frame. The patina is hard to fake, and could be one of the telltale signs of originality. Sometimes, the true copy has its own notations at the back that could also offer a note of historical proof to back up on its authenticity.




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