Lindsay from Eden Prairie, Minnesota had a question about lighting her oil paintings. Lighting is a very crucial part of the presentation of the oil painting, with the right light the texture and brush strokes will make the painting immerge out of its frame. I compiled all the different lighting options that would be considered and listed the pros and cons of each. (more…)

Recently Mary from Missoula, Montana asked me for advice on taking care of the paintings that she purchased on OverstockArt. I thought it might interest the rest of the community so I went ahead and did some research and compiled all the information I could find, (more…)

Laurie from Upper Saddle River New Jersey had a difficult time finding the right frame for her oil painting. I wanted to tell Laurie that she is not alone and it can be a difficult task. To give Laurie or any of you who are contemplating on matching the right frame to your masterpiece and home decor, I compiled a comprehensive report that is generally accepted among interior designers. (more…)