So you just bought a beautiful new watercolor, now what? There are really only a few important things to know about to keep your watercolor. ‘S bright, clear, and complete
1. Get your painting framed with protective glass panel.
It is important, plain frame with glass is not letting your watercolor susceptible to dust, dirt, water damage, etc. Did you know that watercolor can organize itself when water is added? This means that the cat can move, lift, etc. windshield drip will protect against water damage. It will also dust. You can not just dust as watercolor paper sensitive to brand and has a smooth surface. Nicely framed piece will also help keep insects that can damage the paper. It is very difficult to recover a damaged painting, so as to protect themselves.
2. Avoid direct sunlight. Watercolors sensitive to sunlight.
Colors may fade, and the paper can be brittle. I remember when I worked as an exhibition designer for the Hallie Ford Museum. I took a collection of Hudson River School paintings from the home of a private collector. The owner has some beautiful oil paintings, but the pride and joy is a living watercolor painting. He holds a sheet covering the painting at any time and just pick up the pieces when people want to see. Okay, that’s a little extreme, but you have to be careful of light. The recommended amount of light to display watercolors in the museum is 50 LUX, and is recommended only for short periods of screen. You can measure light levels with a simple camera meter. However, I only recommend keeping your paintings out of direct sunlight and avoid shining the spotlight on the job. Remember, you are buying a piece to enjoy, so do not complain too much on it. Just be careful.
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