Some Information...

I was approached recently by some people interested in purchasing art with questions as to what certain descriptions mean when a painting is listed for sale. I thought that these were good questions and that some of you may have also wondered about these same things. So, I have decided to post these questions and their answers.

1. What is Gallery Wrapped Canvas? - gallery wrapped canvas simply means that the canvas is pulled around the sides with the staples holding it in place positioned in the back so as not to be seen. The type of canvas with the staples showing on the sides is what is known as "student grade"canvas.
2. What is a varnish? - a varnish is a final layer of paint that is applied to a finished piece of art work to protect it from dust and pollutants as well as sun exposure. The varnish enables a painting to be wiped clean with a very damp cloth removing any dust that has collected on the surface.
3. What is "professional grade" paint? - professional grade paint is a paint that contains more pigments and less fillers than student grade paint. More pigments means a more stable and richer color while maintaining the specific color's brightness or opaqueness. Professional grade paints are more expensive than student grade.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!