How to Care for Your Paintings

10 Ways to Keep You and Acrylic and Mixed Media Paintings Happy

#1

Keep painting out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources such as ovens, attics or furnaces.

#2

Temperatures between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are best to keep paint from becoming brittle or softening. Indoor air conditioning is fine, especially to avoid mildew.

#3

Use only water to clean surface, and only when necessary, with a soft rag or very soft brush.

#4

A dry soft clean towel, feather duster, or soft brush can be used to remove dust from the painting. Remember to be gentle. Swab the surface (touch and lift) is the best method when using a cloth.

#5

Avoid rubbing or scratching the painting.

#6

The mixed media elements may include beach sand, sawdust, coffee, and other items. Sand, sawdust, and other textures like them may fall off the painting and is part of the aging process. Again, avoid rubbing the painting.

#7

If a mixed media element falls off of the painting, carefully use an acrylic matte gel (a common brand name is Modge Podge) paint to re-attach it. It’s up to you If you are ok with the element missing, it’s ok, too!

#8

#9

Use a compressed air can to remove dust.

#10

Keep painting away from airborne dust, dirt, cigarette or cigar smoke, etc. that may land on the painting.

Appreciation from happy friends

Please let me know if you need help with caring for your painting. I want you to enjoy and love it for years to come. The card on the back of your painting has my contact information, but you may go to my website for more ways, too: www.angelinemarie.net
Smiles,
Angeline Marie Martinez

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