Brushworks by Rita Ford -- original oil and acrylic paintings
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Painting Care and Maintenance
Materials I use when creating my paintings:
Paints and Varnish: For my acrylic paintings, I use professional grade Liquitex paints and mediums.

I varnish with Liquitex varnish in gloss or matte.

All Liquitex water emulsion-based varnishes are permanent and therefore NOT removable.

 

Canvas: The paintings are on medium-weight, archival-quality acid-free cotton canvas. 

Most are gallery-wrapped with no staples on the sides.

 

Painting storage:
  If you ever need to store your painting, here are the recommendations from Liquitex: 

—    The best storage is in painting racks, separated from touching other paintings.

    The tops of the paintings can be covered to keep out dust. This allows for good ventilation to
        prevent mold growth.

    Paintings can also be stacked vertically with acid free cardboard separators.

    If paintings must be covered, use acid free tissue, followed by plastic film.

    Do not wrap tightly as to seal in moisture.

—    Do not use bubble wrap as the bubbles can imprint into the canvas.

    Maintain mild temperature and low humidity levels.

    High and freezing temperatures can adversely effect the painting and painting/plastic interaction.

   

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Last modified: 01/19/08

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