Impasto Paint: Degradation Phenomena in Thick Oil Paint Layers
Why impasto paint cracking occurs in oil painting. Learn how thick paint layers fail, deform, and respond to environment over time.
Category: Art Conservation
The practice of technical examination, documentation and treatment of objects of material culture with the intention of improving the condition of artifacts by stabilizing physical conditions rising from deterioration and damage. Conservation may at times require restoration which compensates for physical losses to allow proper visual interpretation of the object by recapturing an acceptable esthetic appearance. Art conservation includes preservation which involves prevention of damage and reducing the rate of deterioration of cultural objects.
Canvas Tear Repair: Adhesives, Ethics, and Best Practices for Artists
Learn canvas tear repair methods that preserve strength and appearance. Understand adhesives, techniques, and long-term effects for artists.
Back of Painting: What to Write and What to Use
Back of painting best practices: what to write, where to write it, and which archival pens, pencils, and labels to use—plus studio recordkeeping tha…
Oil Painting on Paper: Interaction, Damage, and Best Practices
Oil painting on paper demands careful sizing, grounds, and controlled oil content. Learn materials, application, mounting, and storage to prevent halo…
Oil Paint Additives and Fillers: Humidity Risks and Safer Choices
Oil paint additives explained—stearates, waxes, fillers, and humidity effects—with best practices to prevent water-sensitivity, soaps, dulling, an…
Oil Paint Cracking: Moisture, Canvas, and Best Practices
Learn how moisture drives oil paint cracking and how to prevent it—from film build and pigments to framing, varnish, and post-easel care.
Varnish Removal: How to Remove Artists’ Varnishes—Safely
Professional varnish removal for oil and acrylic: brand-specific methods, safe testing, gels, solvents, and isolation coats for conservation-minded re…
Varnish vs Unvarnished: Conservation and Cleaning Considerations for Artists
Explore varnish vs unvarnished choices and their effects on painting longevity, appearance, and cleaning.
Varnishing Acrylic Paintings: Best Practices from Conservation Research
Discover expert techniques for varnishing acrylic paintings, including material selection, application tips, and long-term preservation.
Canvas Preparation Techniques: What Artists Should Know About Glue-Sized Supports
Explore traditional canvas preparation techniques with insights on glue sizing, chalk grounds, and how they respond to humidity and environmental chan…