How to Stretch Fine Art Canvas Painting Gallery Wrap

Learn how to stretch fine art canvas paintings with a gallery wrap. Instruction by master acryllic artist Ginger Cook with the IfTheyCanICan.com series of instructional videos.

Giclee Prints of Original Paintings by Abby Heller-Burnham

To order giclee prints: 1. Go to abbyhellerburnham.com 2. Click on the desired print and select either canvas or paper, then click the ‘Buy Now’ button *If you wish to order a print of any of the numbered slides in this presentation that is not yet shown on the store page, click on any of the images, select canvas or paper, and write to abby_h_b@hotmail.com with the specifications of your order. In your email, be sure to include the number of the slide you wish to print. Prints on canvas: 0 Prints in paper: To order original work by Abby Heller-Burnham, go to: www.artistshouse.com Artists’ House Gallery website: www.artistshouse.com Artists’ House Gallery 57 North Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 923-8440 Wed – Sun 12-5 PM or by appointment

Pop Art – Original Paintings on Canvas by Silvia Klippert – Abstract Expressionism

Meet the pop artist SILVIA KLIPPERT. Born and raised in Bucharest, Romania SILVIA KLIPPERT lives in Düsseldorf, Germany since 1978. Her work incorporates imagery from modern culture, comic books, consumer goods, and advertising. In 1985 SILVIA KLIPPERT won the Illustrators Award from the Penthhouse Publisher Magazine. Her gallery is located in Düsseldorf, Germany. Address: Ratinger Strasse 48, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany. Europe. Phone: +49/2111752622.

Making “Old Town” ~ MODERN ORIGINAL PAINTING ~ OIL on CANVAS

From blank canvas to final artwork. Original decorative painting by Lena Karpinsky artbylena.blogspot.com

Tips for Hanging a Painting or Picture

These top tips will help you to hand your new BOSHart original abstract artwork. Make sure you read our other article – How to hang a picture – which will give you more tips and advice.

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Get someone to give you a hand – hanging a painting is tricky at the best of times. If you can get someone to give you a hand then this will make the process much easier. They can hold the painting whilst you measure or get the height just right. It is also always beneficial to get a second opinion on whether the painting is straight or not!

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Get the right picture wire – wire comes in different gauges depending on the size and weight of painting. All our paintings at BOSHart are on box canvases with wooden frames and weigh from 1.5kg to 3kg depending on size. Making sure you get wire that will hold the size of painting or picture you have is vital to ensuring that the canvas will be held on the wall.

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Put felt or rubber pads on each corner of the canvas – a little pad on each corner of the painting will make sure that your wall is not marked by the frame and will also make sure that the picture is level against the surface.

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Use a spirit level – if you don’t have a spirit level it is worth thinking about investing in one. They aren’t that expensive and will help you out a lot in making sure you picture is level.

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Use a pencil for markings – using a soft lead pencil to lightly make markings on your wall with ensure that you get your measurements just right and will also protect your wall. When you are done rub out the markings with a clean white rubber.

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Double up your wire – it is always better to be safe than sorry when hanging an original painting so if in doubt double up your wire

7. Check and check again – do not settle for second best. It is absolutely vital that you get this right first time. If in doubt get a second opinion.

Finishes

The finish on a painting is absolutely critical and, if done well, will ensure that the item is admired and cherished! All our paintings are created using the finest, high quality acrylic paints and the finish on them is very flexible, heat and water resistant. We give each item two protective coats of varnish, meaning that they will not require any further protection and will be safe from even bright, direct sunlight.

Conclusion

At the end, make sure you have plenty of time to sit back and admire your work. Then you can decide what to put on the other wall!