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oil paintings2/7/2012Barbara Steele Thibodeaux
  Q: I was given some oil paintings of my grandfathers' who recently past. I have tried to look up the ...
  A: I found a possibility, but, of course, cannot be sure. You can contact these people to see if they ...
Restoration of antique painting1/9/2012Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Mr. Vincent, I would like to restore an antique painting (est. late 1800s-early 1900s) which is an ...
  A: Robert, It has come to my attention that some of the responses that I sent were never received by ...
Painting view of Viena1/1/2012Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Hy! finnaly i found a website where can i ask something, i hope you can help me. I was wondering if ...
  A: I haven't been able to find anything other than the basics about this artist. I have contacted some ...
erasing charcoal12/30/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I have a big problem and am hoping you can help me here. I painted a mural for a client. I outlined ...
  A: The only suggestion I can make is to use a very sharp razor blade and gently remove the layers of ...
Artist Niton12/8/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Vincent, On 8/16/2006 a person asked you about the artist Niton and you asked her to send pictures ...
  A: I am sorry but I unfortunately did not find any information. However, try contacting Mystic ...
artist painting11/12/2011Barbara Steele Thibodeaux
  Q: i found a painting at my mothers, it ia a floral on canvas by l. ruggeri, purchased at merrill chase ...
  A: It is possible you have something of value. Here are some places to compare to yours... ...
Aldo Loungo's Tenderness11/11/2011Barbara Steele Thibodeaux
  Q: I have a painting by Aldo Loungo. It appears to by an oil painting in black. It's a mother holding ...
  A: I believe the spelling should be Aldo Luongo. Here are lots of places with info for your ...
E. ottama11/8/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I have read the answers on this artist that you have answered from the past. And i understand there ...
  A: Jon, I agree that your painting is somewhat atypical of an Ottama Painting but still fulfills ...
varnish for quick painting10/28/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Vincent, I am doing a quick oil sketch for a friend on a loose piece of gessoed canvas (not ...
  A: Try one of the spray varnish finishes. They come in satin and gloss and will not crack as long as ...
print10/21/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Can you tell me a site that I can send a photo of an art piece? I cannot make out the artist name on ...
  A: I has been my experience that one of the best resources in artwork and artist signature ...
painting10/14/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: can you please tell me something about this painting,i can not find the artis anywere because i cant ...
  A: At first I thought this might be Goya's Signature but unfortunately it is not. I am sorry but I do ...
Katsushika Block Print9/30/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I was given what appears to be a block print by a friend. When looking at the back of the ...
  A: After consulting with my colleague, it appears that you may in fact have an original. However, due ...
More on mounting paper to canvas9/26/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Vincent: I saw your suggestion that Blair Medium Strength Spray Adhesive or 3M Super 77 High Tack ...
  A: Read the back of the spray adhesive that you have to ensure that you do not need to wait a few ...
Painting on Plexi or Glass9/18/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I have a sidelight by my front door that I want to insert a plexi panel or glass panel that I will ...
  A: I recommend "Artistic Acrylic" Paint for use on plexiglass. You can find information on this ...
Edgar Degas Painting9/14/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I found a Edgar Degas painting in my attic. It looks to be a real painting not a reproduction. It ...
  A: There is NO possible way that I can determine whether you in fact have an original Degas by a small ...
Art technique help9/7/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I am doing an art assignment on surrealism and i have chosen an artwork and artwork to analyse, ...
  A: Because it is an art assignment, I want you to learn as much as you can. Therefore, I want you to ...
'Village Scene' Painting by Artist - BAUER8/9/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Robert, About 35 years ago in 1976, whilst stationed in Germany, my wife and I bought an oil ...
  A: Based upon your findings, I would tend to agree that you probably do have a copy. This does not ...
oil painting layers8/8/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I am a hobby landscape painter, have painted dozens of pictures and have had some exhibited. My ...
  A: Sir, There was no hurry on my part but simply habit after responding to a question and making sure ...
'Village Scene' Painting by Artist - BAUER8/7/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Robert, About 35 years ago in 1976, whilst stationed in Germany, my wife and I bought an oil ...
  A: Are there any numbers on the front or back that might indicate a series number? This would be a ...
oil painting layers8/7/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I am a hobby landscape painter, have painted dozens of pictures and have had some exhibited. My ...
  A: I suspect that your use of walnut oil and/or turpentine is causing the problem. Remember, both of ...
Venice water scene8/5/2011Barbara Steele Thibodeaux
  Q: I have an oil painting of a water scene in Venice that my parents acquired about 100 years ago. It ...
  A: I cannot be for sure, but here are some possible options for you: ...
beaded paint7/28/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I remember a few years ago using some sort of paint that had very tine beads in it. When it dried it ...
  A: Take a look at the following websites, I think you will find what you are looking for: ...
beaded paint7/28/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I remember a few years ago using some sort of paint that had very tine beads in it. When it dried it ...
  A: I do recall a product that was similar if not identical to the one you mention. After an exhaustive ...
artist baord7/28/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Mr Vincent, do you have any idea when artis board came into the market place and what year was it ...
  A: The artist board was invented by James Groody from New Hope, PA in 1975-76. He applied for a patent ...
metal tray re-painting7/25/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I saw that you have answered a question about repainting a tole tray. i have an English metal tray ...
  A: I am giving you the number to Dick Blick's Technical Support Department that I am sure can answer ...
background7/8/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: im VERY new to oil paint and im working on doing a portrait of my dog. she was mostly white and the ...
  A: I'm sure this question is asked by many who start painting. Basically, there are 2 methods which ...
Pissaro painting7/3/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I have what I believe to be an authentic Pissaro painting but can find no match of this piece on ...
  A: To my knowledge, most if not all of Pizzaro's Paintings are well documented and recorded. I am not ...
Find the artists for a painting5/24/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Good Day, I found this painting in San Remo Italy in a old village. Unfortunately, store was ...
  A: I am a professional artist that specializes in painting, glass mosaics, and metal sculpture. I have ...
Van Gogh The Bedroom5/17/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: Is it at all possible to have found a Watercolor painting from the late 1800's of The Bedroom by Van ...
  A: Lynn, Virtually impossible. However, if you are sure that is what you have, take it to an expert ...
Artist4/17/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I have a painting with the signature "Elliott" and I was just wondering whether or not this is a ...
  A: Unfortunately, I am not familiar with this artist. However, If I come across any information ...
help4/4/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I love to teke my 11 years old daughter to painting exposistions . but, to be honet, i do not know ...
  A: Don't worry about explaining the paintings to your daughter. Children like art because they think ...
plexieglass3/30/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: do u need to sand plexieglass to paint
  A: No, you do not have to sand Plexiglass to paint upon it. However, not all paints will work on ...
Lithograph2/27/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I have a painting that says litho in usa, in the right hand coner. It is singed in the left hand ...
  A: Lithography originally used an image drawn in wax or other oily substance applied to a lithographic ...
what type of picture do i have2/20/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: i recently bought some paintings at a thrift store. the artist is from the 1400s and i guess these ...
  A: Based upon the photo you sent, I would say that you have a copy/print. However, based upon the ...
Appraisal2/1/2011Barbara Steele Thibodeaux
  Q: How would I find value of five signed Dave Stirling paintings? Thank you very much for any help you ...
  A: This, of course, will matter if the pieces are originals or are prints. But, here are some examples ...
nursery wall mural1/29/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I am not a painter or artist in anyway. I am a new grandmother who wants to paint a wall mural in a ...
  A: I have answered numerous questions about painting and preserving wall murals. You can review all of ...
plexiglas painting1/15/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: I am very glad to have found this place to put my many questions about painting on plexiglas. I plan ...
  A: You have asked several questions so I will answer them in the following order: 1.) Yes, I highly ...
Old oil painting badly cracked1/13/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: My husband had an oil on wood painting of our daughter done in Spain when she died in 1972. The ...
  A: I am sorry for your loss. Without seeing the painting, there is no way that I can say for sure but ...
painting1/10/2011Robert M. Vincent
  Q: i recently was given, a painting, it has been bugging to who where how it was done, i was presuming ...
  A: Based upon the photo you sent, I would say that you have a Japanese Wood Block Print that was ...
Dior Vargas12/16/2010Barbara Steele Thibodeaux
  Q: I am looking for information on this artist. I currently own one of his pieces and need to find ...
  A: Here is what I have: http://www.genesisgallery.com/gallery.php?id=42 ...

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