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| painting on acrylic panels | 10/12/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I am interested in painting on acrylic panels using acrylic paint. I wanted to know if I had to prep ...
A: I would not prep the acrylic panels but before I started painting them; however, I would place a ...
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| identifying a signature of a painter | 10/11/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I have a painting signed by "zole". can you tell me where can I find material on this painter? ...
A: Answer: Answer: Art ID is not my thing: Try these guides: Artist Research Library ...
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| oil painting | 10/9/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I have heard that painting on masonite as you get it from the lumberyard is not safe. The paint ...
A: You are quite welcome and I now understand why you wanted to paint on masonite or at least one of ...
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| oil painting | 10/7/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I have heard that painting on masonite as you get it from the lumberyard is not safe. The paint ...
A: I appreciate that you like masonite but I truly cannot give you any guarantees or promises about the ...
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| oil painting | 10/6/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I have heard that painting on masonite as you get it from the lumberyard is not safe. The paint ...
A: I have heard of people painting on masonite but I don't personally recommend it primarily because it ...
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| picture frame backing | 10/4/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: Wondering if you might know anything about beaver board? Its on the back of a painting. It is ...
A: Without seeing a picture of what you are talking about, my guess is that "Beaver Board" is a type of ...
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| painting by warner panier | 9/30/2008 | Barbara Steele Thibodeaux |
Q: I have a large painting of a field being plowed by a man with a plow and horse. There is a domed ...
A: Turner manufacturing is one of the largest producers of decorative pieces for the home. They had a ...
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| Painting for friend's business | 9/16/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I have been asked to paint a logo for a friend's business. What would be the best paint to use on ...
A: Artistic Exterior Acrylics is my first choice for mural paint, particularly on Plexiglass. The ...
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| oil painting | 9/14/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: we have a large oil by the artist wilhelm brauer(1925 or 1926) we got it after my husbands father ...
A: I would recommend a product called Odorcide. The Winston Company makes this product and they can be ...
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| oil paint on watercolor canvas | 8/29/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: why is it not recommended to use oil paints on a watercolor canvas? ANSWER: Dear Cindy, I ...
A: If you use standard oil paints, you more than likely will ruin the watercolor canvas. This problem ...
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| artist etc | 8/28/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I purchased an oil painting through a prstigous gallery in Palm Beach ,Florida around 10 years ...
A: Answer: Answer: Art ID is not my thing: Try these guides: Artist Research Library ...
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| oil paint on watercolor canvas | 8/24/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: why is it not recommended to use oil paints on a watercolor canvas?
A: I apologize that you have not received my response I sent you on Tuesday but hopefully you will ...
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| Help me | 8/20/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: When you take a photo of the subject that you want to paint, do you project the image and section ...
A: This is not really a question as much as a comment.. I do project but do not strictly so -- and I ...
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| glaze that wont dry | 8/15/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I recently finshed off a painting with a glaze of 2 parts cold pressed linseed and one part damar ...
A: I truly apologize for the delay, I had a death in my family. Based upon your description, you ...
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| restoring oil painting | 8/11/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: Bought an expensive oil painting more than 10 years ago and it has been hanging beautifully on my ...
A: Please accept my sincerest apology for the delay of my answer but I had a death in my family. My ...
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| Creating a dusty atmosphere in a painting | 8/10/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: He did not make clear the problem which is: I have painted in pastel on Wallis pro Belgian mist a ...
A: Any hard pressed application of pastel over your figures will tend to block out whatever is ...
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| painting plexiglass | 8/8/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I have been asked to paint on plexiglass with acrylic paint for an outdoor sign. Is this the best ...
A: Artistic Exterior Acrylics is my first choice for mural paint, particularly on Plexiglass. The ...
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| painting | 8/8/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I am trying to find someone that can help me with a painting I have It is dated 1890 oil painting by ...
A: Answer: Art ID is not my thing: Try these guides: Artist Research Library www.artincontext.org ...
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| Oil Painting | 7/31/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: We are a group of teachers of Fine Arts from Syria . Thankyou for answering oue following question : ...
A: Lina, & Fadwa, I am out of town attending to a family emergency but I will answer your question ...
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| acrylic glaze on plexiglass | 7/27/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I am preparing to start a painting on plexiglass, and was wondering if glazing will work. Will it ...
A: I do not know of any reason that you cannot glaze your acrylic painting on Plexiglass. However, I ...
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| Painting over old oil painting | 7/26/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I have a very old amateur painting which means nothing. Can I wash the canvas and reuse by priming ...
A: I can't really tell without seeing it. But if I was just guessing, I would say probably so. Contact ...
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| Gene Sterling Paintings | 7/25/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I have a painting of a man, and at the bottom of the painting, the name Gene Sterling is stamped. ...
A: Art ID is not my thing: Try these guides: Artist Research Library www.artincontext.org Find ...
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| The Newport Chest | 7/19/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: Firstly, thank you for your time. O.K.........I am on the Parochial Council for our village church ...
A: 7-22-08 Thank you for your kind review. I would be more than happy to help you through the ...
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| Painter | 7/12/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I received a painting as a gift and cannot find out anything about the artist. There is a ...
A: Art ID is not my thing: Try these guides: Artist Research Library www.artincontext.org Find ...
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| painting surface | 7/12/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: Will acrylic water based paint work on a finished concrete block wall? I live in an apartment ...
A: I don't see why not. Maybe a few coats of acrylic gesso would seal the porosity and provide a white ...
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| a1790 pastel portrait of Charles Pendleton | 7/10/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I have this large pastel portrait in original gilt frame of younger brother of patriot Edmund ...
A: Answer: Art ID is not my thing: Try these guides: Artist Research Library www.artincontext.org ...
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| painting technique | 7/10/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: We are a group of art teachers, we would be happy if you answer the following questions: 1- How can ...
A: It's impossible to answer all your questions here. For beginners it is best to find a good teacher ...
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| cleaning paint brushes | 7/7/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I am an amateur painter. My method of cleaning paint brushes after doing some oil painting is ...
A: I suggest removing as much oil paint as possible in the brush cleaning tank containing turpenoid. ...
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| jeanne miles painting | 7/4/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I have painting but I am not sure,by Jeanne Miles or somebody else.Can you help please.Painting size ...
A: Art ID is not my thing: Try these guides: Artist Research Library www.artincontext.org Find ...
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| cleaning paint brushes | 7/3/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I am an amateur painter. My method of cleaning paint brushes after doing some oil painting is ...
A: I sincerely apologize, I sent you a response the day after I got your question but I have no idea ...
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| outdoor mural | 7/2/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: The church where I minister would like to provide space for a community mural, as a way to begin ...
A: I would more than happy to help you in any way I can with your mural painting. To begin with, there ...
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| E. Oberhauser | 7/2/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: James, I have a picture "In Neptune's Kingdom" signed by E. Oberhauser. The size is 31" x 19" and ...
A: Answer: Answer: Art ID is not my thing: Try these guides: Artist Research Library ...
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| leach aws df painting | 6/29/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I was wondering you could provide me with some information on this artist and his work. If you know ...
A: Answer: Answer: Art ID is not my thing: Try this guide: ...
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| Maurice, Utrille | 6/27/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I have a painting by this artist which my father was given by a university back in the 1950's. It ...
A: Answer: Art ID is not my thing: Try this guide: ...
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| Who is E. Cook ? | 6/27/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I have a painting hanging in my house of a the Coburg Castle on top a hill with green hills below ...
A: I have done quite a bit of research and have found nothing on E. Scott that painted that type of ...
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| FDIC #'s on paintings | 6/26/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: Robert, I purchased an oil painting of a weathervane on a rooftop overlooking a coastal shore (which ...
A: I apologize for the delay of my response but I was waiting to hear from a colleague of mine to ...
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| Value scale | 6/16/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I'm starting to experiment with pastels to see if I like them. I have a box of Faber-Castell ...
A: I doubt such a comparison is available particularly for such an inexpensive student brand. I've ...
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| outdoor mural | 6/13/2008 | Robert M. Vincent |
Q: I'm from the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. I have been asked by a friend if I would paint him ...
A: Artistic Exterior Acrylics is my first choice for mural paint. The following is information about ...
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| Oil Painting | 6/12/2008 | James Few, PSA |
Q: I have a seascape oil painting by H.C.Wolcott. It measures 20" x 24" and is painted on masonite ...
A: Art ID is not my thing: Try this guide: http://www.askart.com/AskART/help/what_is_my_art_worth.aspx ...
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| Help to identify artist initials "WMT" | 6/10/2008 | Paul Herman |
Q: Could you possibly help in identifying an artist initials which are "WMT" the paintings in question ...
A: Sounds interesting (Shame it isn't MWT- 'Turner' we'd really be on to something!) Do please send ...
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