Acidity causes harm to artwork through several chemical reactions. When art materials such as paper, ink, or paint are exposed to acidic conditions, they break down due to hydrolysis, oxidation, and more.

Wet mounting involves adhering artwork to a backing board using a wet adhesive.

The adhesive is used to keep the artwork in place and protect it from damage. However, different adhesives have different properties, and...

Picture framing is like a superhero sidekick - it's the Batman to your Robin, the Dory to your Nemo, the peanut butter to your jelly...

From Van Gogh's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes in his Starry Night piece to Salvador Dali's use of surrealism and long...

When it comes to decorating your home, selecting the right artwork can be a tricky task. It’s not only about picking the right color...

Welcome, welcome to my hilarious and informative blog on how to properly frame artwork. You might think, how hard could it really be?

One common method of UV protection in custom framing is the use of UV-blocking glass or acrylic. These materials block up to 99%

Meanwhile, The Broad mainly features post-war and contemporary art made by artists such as Kara Walker, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Jeff Koons

Proper picture framing also helps to prevent artworks from fading. Ultraviolet rays from sunlight can cause artworks to fade over time.

A color wheel is the most basic tool used in color theory. It organizes colors in a way that allows us to understand color relationships.

There are different adhesives used to attach your artwork to the backing board. In picture framing we use various methods, depending on...

Aside from the obvious dangers of storing art like bending or general damage how should you store your art?

A canvas is a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, cotton, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents...

When framing a canvas you wouldn’t use a paper mat...

Plexiglass is the generic term synonymous with acrylic sheet.

Matting is traditionally used on artwork that is flat – paper, newspaper, certificates, photos, posters etc.