Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with this picture?
The painting is of Gomer, one of my favorite historical figures. I love how this painting turned out and the way the colors jump on the canvas in the sunlight. But, I am breaking an important rule.
‘Don’t place your oil painting in direct sunlight!’
An original piece of art is an investment. It’s personal, deeply meaningful, and costs a dollar or two more than Hobby Lobby art. Therefore, it’s important that we care for our art properly so that we can enjoy it for many years to come and even pass it on to the next generation.
One of the most important ‘Art Care Rules’ is to never hang a piece in direct sunlight. As beautiful as it looks, all shimmery in the glow, it will ruin the painting. The piece of art that once penetrated our heart and soul with it’s color, glow, intensity, and beauty will end up a faded, dull remnant of what it used to be.
So, don’t follow my example in the photo above! Instead, hang your painting in a well-lit room away from direct sunlight. And all will be well.
