What "orphan works" legislation is, and how it could affect copyright law—and artists.
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How can I apply additional sizing to watercolor paper?
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Would a watercolor piece be accepted in a gallery or museum if it were sealed with a coat of polyacrylic glaze instead of glass?
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Can I use gesso to prepare stretched canvas for water media?
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I'm getting ready to take my first plein air painting workshop. What supplies will I need?
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How does spraying an acrylic fixative affect the bonding surface of my canvas for oil paints?
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How can I remove mildew from a oil painting without causing damage?
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I’d like to try oil sticks. Can you tell me a little bit about them?
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In general, is it safe to use pastels on acidic paper or paper labeled “fugitive?”
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