http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Candice+Christie Arts and Crafts Candice Christie Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=58535&ca=Arts+and+Crafts As well as hand painted fine art reproductions on canvas, there are several different mechanical methods of fine art reproduction – none however come close to accurately replicating the color and texture as hand painting does. Aquaprint: Is a printing process which uses color separation. The colors... Arts and Crafts Candice Christie Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=57298&ca=Arts+and+Crafts The frame gives a more finished look to the oil painting and helps define the boundaries of the artwork. The marriage of a frame with an oil painting may be harmonious or discordant, enhancing or distracting - a poorly chosen frame can ruin the appearance of the oil painting, while an appropriate on... Arts and Crafts Candice Christie Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=55800&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Varnish is more than simply a layer to protect your oil painting from ultraviolet light, pollution in the atmosphere and abrasion. It will also bring out the brilliance in colors, making them sparkle. Varnish is made from Damar resin dissolved in a mixture of turpentine and other organic solvents. K... Arts and Crafts Candice Christie Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=54584&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Oil paintings on canvas are always mounted on inner, wooden frame bars (a stretcher) before framing. A stretcher is a wooden support that a canvas is attached to for stability. A frame around the stretcher, in addition to complementing the appearance of the painting, provides extra support for the c...