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Basic Care
Original watercolors should be kept from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures and humidity. The paper contracts and relaxes naturally, and extreme temperatures and moisture will in time cause deterioration. Also, no watercolor pigment is 100% lightfast, and direct sunlight may cause certain colors to fade.
Materials Used
I use only professional grade Holbein and Winsor & Newton watercolors. Although they are among the highest quality watercolors produced, as stated above, no watercolor is entirely lightfast.
In addition to professional grade watercolors, I use 100% acid-free professional or handmade watercolor paper for my paintings. My favorite paper is Twinrocker, which is hand milled at a family-owned paper mill in Indiana. The edges are "feather deckeled" and add much to the appeal of the painting. The paper is warm, beautiful white and seems to glow from beneath the paint. Other favorite watercolor papers are Lanaquarrelle, Arches, and Strathmore.
Hanging Pointers
When hanging an original watercolor, it is important to keep in mind that should it fall because of poor hanging materials or (hangmanship?), the glass or frame is often damaged. For this reason, two picture hooks should be used for each painting. This will also help keep it balanced.
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artist, Sandy Simmons