Question 1

When looking to buy a work of art one should?

	Go to your nearest art gallery and purchase something.
	Call your friends and see what they like.
	Visit the local street artists.
	Take your time, look at as much as possible and do your research.
Like I always advise people... look, ask questions and do your research. Who cares what other people like. They are not going to live with the work of art, you are...so make sure you buy something you are going to enjoy looking at.

Question 2

When framing a work of art, one should be concerned with?

	The archival quality of the materials used.
	The cost of the frame.
	The decorative aspects of the frame.
	All of the above.
Costs, quality materials and the look of the frame are just some of the items one must take into account when looking to frame a work of arat.

Question 3

What is the best way to hang a work of art?

	Hammer a nail into the wall.
	Use a single picture hook.
	Use 2 picture hooks about 12 inches apart.
	Call a carpenter.
While you can put a nail in the wall, or use one picture hook, the best way to hang your work of art is to use 2 picture hooks. Place them about 12 inches apart. This will help prevent the work from shifting. Of course, if all else fails, you can call a carpenter!!

Question 4

The best way to light your work of art is?

	Like they did in the old days - light a candle?
	Place it on a wall where sunlight will hit it.
	Leave a flashlight in each room for evening viewings.
	Use picture lights or recesses/track lighting.
Using picture lights or some type of ceiling mounted light will give you the best results. Never leave a work of art exposed to sunlight for long periods of time as it will damage the work. As for candles and a flashlight... if all else fails... go for it!

Question 5

When storing a work of art you should?

	Place it in a damp basement.
	Leave it in the attic.
	Put it under your bed.
	Carefully wrap it and store it in a closet in the home.
Leaving your work in areas of the home where it will be exposed to drastic changes in humidity and temperature levels will only cause damage. Leaving it under the bed is always an option, but the potential for damage is still great. The best way to store it is to wrap it and place it in a climate-controlled closet in your home.

Question 6

The best way to keep your artwork clean is to?

	Use a wet rag to dust it.
	Use a can of compressed air.
	Use a rag and some window cleaner.
	Use a soft bristled brush.
The correct answer is #4 - a soft bristled brush - similar to one a woman would use for her makeup. Water & chemicals (of any kind) will cause damage to your work. As for compressed air... you would probably run the risk of removing all the paint off the surface.

Question 7

My work of art is very dirty, I should?

	Use some Comet and a wet rag.
	Go to the local hardware store and by some cleaning solvents.
	Take it to a conservation studio.
	Just leave it alone.
The correct answer is #3 - take it to a conservation studio. If you try to use a typical hoousehold cleaner, you will cause considerable damage to the work. If you have detailed knowledge on how to clean a work of art, you could go to your local hardware store and buy the chemicals needed to clean the work - but my guess is that you would probably remove a great deal of the paint or surface patina. Of course, you could always just leave it, but then you are not going to get the most out of your work of art. Take it to a conservator and let him discuss your options.

Question 8

If I want to sell my art work I should?

	Put it in an auction.
	Put it in your next garage sale.
	Have your friends come over and make you an offer.
	Check with an expert.
The correct answer is #4 - check with an expert. In the end you might have to put it in an auction or even in a garage sale, but your best bet is to do your homework. Determine which dealers specialize in the artist in question and contact them. Each year we hear about someone who bought a work of art in a garage sale for $25.00 and then sold it for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Question 9

Are all reproductions the same?

	Y
	N
The answer to this is No! There are many different types of reproductions - open run editions (posters), lithographs, etchings, block prints, etc. You need to do some research before you buy a reproduction - there are many different types and there are many different prices ranges.

Question 10

Should your work of art be insured?

	Y
	N
The basic answer is Yes - you need to determine the value of the work of art to see if it needs to be appraised and listed individually on your homeowner´s policy. Make sure you check out all my tips in this category.

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