If you would like to purchase or commission an original painting, visit my SHOP or Contact me for further details.
"Spring Miracles" series (2021)
"Winter Miracles" series (2020)
"Landscapes in gouache" series (2020)
"It`s all in me" series (2020)
"The forest awakens" Paintings on wood series (2020)
"Flowers on gold" series (2020)
"Illusions" series (2020)
"One blue vase" series (2019-)
"POEMS FOR EARTH" Triptychs paintings with oil pastels (2019)
"Markings" painting with markers series (2018-)
"Encounters" painting series (2018-)
"Listening to Classical Music" painting series (2018-)
"It`s not about time" painting series (2017-)
"Blessings" mixed media series (2017-)
"Studies of Dancers" series (2018-)
"Still life" series (2017-)
"Still life" abstract cubism series (2017)
"Ethno rhythm"watercolor + ink series (2016)
"Sound of wings" gouache illustrations series (2016)
"Autumn Confessions" watercolor series (2016-2017)
"Mandalas" series (2015)
"Forest memories" acrylic on canvas series (2015)
"Lullabies for trees" gouache series (2015)
Various paintings (2014-2018)
'Little Billy and his buttons" illustrations series (2015)
"Meow" series (2015)
Sketchbook (2015-)
Digital Mixed Media, Scratch Art, Sketches and Other Illustrations
Digital Mixed Media, Scratch Art, Sketches and Other Illustrations
How to Hang, Frame and Care for Your New Original Painting
If you purchased an Original Painting
Lighting
Paintings will look their best and most dramatic with designated lighting, especially those that have modern metallic shimmering colors. The best kind of a designated light source is a “picture spotlight” which can be purchased anywhere online at reasonable prices, Ikea has very reasonable prices on modern lighting.
But if that is not an option or possibility for you, any light source will still be beneficial.
Framing
Framing an original painting is not absolutely necessary but may be something you are considering. There is a unlimited selection of frames out there ranging in styles from modern, contemporary, to more traditional. There are some benefits to framing original artwork on stretched canvas:
- All your other paintings are framed and you want to retain a uniform look in your room/home
- A frame can make any painting appear much larger
- A frame can help keep the wooden stretcher frame (what the canvas is stretched onto) from warping over time in unpredictable temperature changes and humidity levels.
Hanging Your New Original Painting
Hang your painting on two picture hooks or nails (with anchors) which are appropriate to the wall (wood, plaster, drywall) and strong enough to secure the weight of the piece. Two hooks/nails, rather than one, will allow the painting to maintain a horizontal position. For heavier pieces it is advised to use anchors.
Decorating Tip #1:
Hang it high enough to be able to see the painting clearly from anywhere in the room. A spot over a mantelpiece, table or over a sofa (above head height of anyone sitting on the sofa) is usually ideal. If the painting you purchased has metallic paint, you can use a designated light source such as spotlights or a “picture” light (readily available at any home improvement store) to optimize the dramatic effect of the metallic glow/shimmer, but such a light source can really be used for any fine art to spotlight it as the centerpiece that it is.
Decorating Tip #2:
Avoid hanging paintings in hallways or on walls where there is frequent family movement or furniture may be brushed against the wall, but if you must, hang it high enough or in a spot where these issues will be avoided
Handling and Storage
An original painting is a sturdy, long-lasting, and durable art form, and with proper care and handling will last for generations. A visit to any good museum will confirm this, but keep in mind that museums go to great lengths to safeguard their masterpieces.
Handling Tip #1:
Always handle a painting by the frame without touching the painted surface. Try not to leave marks on the painted edge, you can hold the painting by the back bar(s)
Handling Tip #2:
Never let any object/hands press against either the front or back of a painting canvas, as it is pliable and may cause the paint material to crack or chip and may create a dent/hole in the stretched canvas. If an accident occurs, please contact me to request a repair.
Handling Tip #3:
For temporary storage or transporting a painting, If you no longer have the shipping box the painting arrived in, place cardboard or plywood on both front and back and then wrap in ‘bubble wrap’ and tape or tie securely.
Cleaning an Original Painting
Never use harsh chemicals or cleaning agents. Occasional light dusting with a clean, soft duster/brush can be done right over the texture. If the painting has a high gloss varnish (make sure to ask the painter), it can be safely cleaned with a damp cloth or paper towel, keep the texture in mind when doing so, because high ridges can snag on the rag or paper towel. If this happens where pieces of paper or fibers are left behind, just remove them with your fingers or tweezers.
Tip: Never expose a painting to extreme heat, cold, or humidity, whether hanging on your wall or in storage. Neither basements nor attics are good storage locations, and even a bathroom that has a tub or shower where you know it will be constantly exposed to humidity may not be the best place for it since it can cause the wooden stretcher bars to warp or the canvas to sag.
The best place to store a painting is on a highly visible wall for all to enjoy.