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1). Art Myths Debunked Assumption: Art becomes more valuable once an artist dies. Actuality: Prices escalate only when demand is greater than supply. Prices can increase if there was a shortage of the artist's work prior to his or her death and if the demand continues to be significantly greater than supply. Art News (November 2003) presented an article on ... 2). Donating Art Compare donating art to adopting art: both require planning. • Locate a qualifying institution to accept the item. • Pass the related use test. • Arrange for an appraisal not more than 60 days ahead of the date of gift. • Obtain a letter of acceptance dated prior to December 31 of the year you plan to take the ded... 3). Getting Fine Art Appraised Preparing for the Appraiser's Exam • Locate all items in advance of the appraiser's arrival and make them accessible. • Share pertinent records about when and where items were purchased, including their receipts. Receipts often have a painting’s title, which may or may not appear on the back of the frame or on an attached... 4). Not Savvy Collecting Original paintings by Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, Rembrandt and Mary Cassatt at a discount buying club??? Embarking more than 25 miles each way to experience possibly original prints by these artists, I figured the press release was probably only slightly errant. Almost no Rembrandt paintings in private hands are available for sale anywhere in the wo... 5). Oil On Canvas: Painting Conservation 101 Conservation is defined as remedial attention given to extend the life of a work of art. The process often reconstitutes missing material by additions. These additions may be either visible or invisible and serve to restore the work's unity. One of the most noticeable defects the public observes on a painted surface is craquelure. Cra... 6). Sounding More Art Savvy Want to sound like someone who is art savvy? Make sure you don't use the following art "faux pas." • Using the word "seriagraph" - Actually, there is no such thing as a seriagraph. What you are attempting to reference is a form of printmaking known as a serigraph, screenprint or using past terminology, a silkscreen print. 7). Starting An Art Collection Identify what kind of art you like. The following techniques can help you determine what that is: 1. Visit 3 to 6 museums displaying different types of art. Finish your visit by purchasing postcards in the gift shop that reflect artworks that are attractive to you. Toss these cards in a bowl, and don't look at them again until you hav... 8). What Is A Monoprint? What Is Foxing What is a Monoprint? A monoprint is frequently interchanged with the word "monotype". "Monoprint" tends to be used by academics versus those selling art to the design community who prefer the word "monotype". An artist starts by "painting" or "drawing" with ink on a surface such as a printmaking plate made ...