Almost anything you can imagine is an enemy of artwork and photography…Light...Water…Fire…Smoke… Cold…Hot…Time…Elbows…Milk…etc… You get the picture! Artwork is vulnerable and therefore it is imperative that it is properly cared for. For example:

-Don’t hang artwork over a fireplace that is not properly vented and insulated
-Don’t hang artwork on a damp/cold exterior walls
-Don’t store artwork in damp, cold or hot areas such as basements, attics, or unheated storage units
-Don’t hang artwork in direct sunlight
-Don’t use anything accept a dry duster to clean a painting (professional surface cleaning agents are used to clean
   dirt and discolored varnish on oils)
-Don’t hang paper art (prints and watercolors) in steamy bathrooms
-Use only acid free materials to mat or back artwork
-Use only UV conservation glass to protect valuable watercolors and prints
-Use A/C in summer and moist heat in winter months

Discolored varnish, torn canvas, flaking paint and other damage to paintings can be repaired.

Sometimes a repair is as simple as cleaning the painting with a surface cleaning agent and it may be as complex as relining the canvas, repairing a tear, inpainting etc. Eclectic Art Gallery has the experience, knowledge and facilities to clean, repair or restore your art treasures