How to Clean Your Precious Original Artwork

Valuable!  We own a few original paintings.  I equate the true cost of each to however many hours my husband sat at his work-desk plus the hours spent in commuter traffic to get there and back.  So, can we truly put an amount on their price tags?
... all your money won't another minute buy-- Dust in the Wind, by Kansas

Hopefully, other Art lovers will agree that each is quite precious when the time comes to sell one or a couple. BTW, I was at the artshow when the mosaic-like artwork by J. McMillan was on display. I wish I had been the one who had bought it. Same with the painting of the old man and his pipe.

I found the how-to-clean Art article below helpful so as not to damage artwork.  We have yet to own an  Erin Hanson original work of Art, but she is very much on our radar.

One common question we get asked at The Erin Hanson Gallery is “how do I clean my painting?” This is a vital piece of knowledge that every art collector should have in his or her repertoire. Whether you are a serious or casual collector, it’s important to know how to care for the pieces you cherish.

That said, “how to clean art” isn’t something commonly taught in schools. Art curators and conservationists are specially trained in this area, but few outside this select group know what they are doing when it comes to caring for their art. That’s why we’ve provided a step-by-step how-to guide for you to follow when cleaning your Erin Hanson paintings.

How to Clean Your Painting:

1. Take the painting down and place it face up on a sturdy, well-lit surface. We recommend you cover the surface with a towel or something similar to avoid scratching the table's surface. A clean table with direct lighting is your best painting-cleaning station...

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San Diego Gallery

Erin Hanson: How to Clean My Original Artwork

15.05.2020

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