Wendy Ronaldson
Contemporary Artist

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Acrylic painting tips

Acrylic paints are highly versatile, 
they can be used straight from the tube, 
or thinned with water to look like
 a watercolour paint. Acrylics have a 
fast drying time so you can paint 
over your mistake without harming 
the under layer as many times as you like. Mediums are available to extend the 
drying time to allow you to move the paint around for a longer period of time.
 Acrylics can be mixed with other 
media such as watercolours, pastels, 
oils or textural materials such as sand,

Storing left over paints

When painting with Acrylics a
 Stay wet palette is  recommended. 
A layer of blotting paper in the bottom keeps the paint moist while working. alternatively 
use an old lunch box with blotting  paper
 in the bottom this works just as well. 
The left over paint can be stored for
as long as you need it, as long as you 
keep the blotting paper moist in the bottom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to hang Canvas Art

Always try to hang your art work in full view . Ideally over a fireplace or sofa but out of direct sunlight. If hanging a large canvas make sure there is plenty of empty space on the wall to get the full potential from the artwork and to make it your focal point. A wall or picture light could be placed above the painting to give stunning results and will become a talking point. If you have two  paintings the same size you could hang these as a pair( Example A). known as Diptych. making sure they are level at the top and Normally leaving a one inch gap in-between the two paintings. If hanging paintings on a tall stair wall a pair of paintings can be given a longer view( Example B). On wide walls three paintings may be hung together, this is known as triptych. Also leaving a one inch gap in-between each painting ( Example C ).

Tips.

When hanging a Diptych or Triptych make sure the strings attached to each painting are exactly the same length on each painting or you will have trouble getting the correct level. A much easier solution  is to use Mirror Plates on each painting. 


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Looking after your unframed canvas artwork
Canvas artwork can be easily stretched if not handled properly. Carrying should be done by the stretchers only taking care not to put pressure on the canvas face. Avoid hanging in direct sunlight and in moist areas such as bathrooms. cleaning can be carried out with a feather duster to remove dust particles. If a painting accidentally gets soiled then a damp cloth can be carefully taken over the face of the canvas. On no account must you use a wet cloth on the rear of the painting as this will shrink the canvas.

Storing Unframed Canvas Art.
To store your unframed canvas art ,wrap in bubble wrap, flat side to the painting. And store it stood up leaning against a flat surface. If you have a pair the same size wrap them individually and then place together facing each other and stand them up against a flat surface. On no account must anything be pressing against the canvas face or it will stretch the canvas. store out of sunlight in a dry room.

 

Looking after your Putty Rubbers
Putty Rubbers tend to dry out if left on the side. Too keep them soft and subtle when not in use slip them into a small sealable plastic bag and they will last forever. They can also be moulded to a fine point for delicate erasing and used for special effects ,example: Highlights

 

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