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Haitian paintings deterioration in U.S.
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The quality of your painting depend on the cind of canvis and quality of paint that you used.
Over all i had some haitian painting that i purchased on the street of Port-au-Prince (haiti) for less than USA $5 and 10 years ago , and they are doing just fine. a coat of wax sealer might help the longevity of your art ,i am almost certain that your haitian painting will out live you by a long shot (+/- 100 years).
Their painting are impressive , are they?
Over all i had some haitian painting that i purchased on the street of Port-au-Prince (haiti) for less than USA $5 and 10 years ago , and they are doing just fine. a coat of wax sealer might help the longevity of your art ,i am almost certain that your haitian painting will out live you by a long shot (+/- 100 years).
Their painting are impressive , are they?
Is the climate & temperature of Florida very different to that of the DR?
Paintings deterioration in the U.S. Climate/Temperature
Being this is my first time here I think that the weather is quite similar at this time but for some reason, the nights are cooler here.
For the most part, people will have A.C. in Southwest Florida May through October or November due to the comfort level desired, heat and high humidity. During the dry, cool season, some people will 'open the house' frequently and several times in December and January there may actually be a frost inland requiring the heater. 34 degrees is serious cold for many of us here. Fungus in the ventilation system is a big problem in parts of Florida as well.
Being this is my first time here I think that the weather is quite similar at this time but for some reason, the nights are cooler here.
For the most part, people will have A.C. in Southwest Florida May through October or November due to the comfort level desired, heat and high humidity. During the dry, cool season, some people will 'open the house' frequently and several times in December and January there may actually be a frost inland requiring the heater. 34 degrees is serious cold for many of us here. Fungus in the ventilation system is a big problem in parts of Florida as well.
I have several of of those "Velvet Elvis" paint by number works in my home and they have withstood the extreme weather conditions here in Nome, Alaska for several years so far.
Make sure you negotiate with the artist, they can be purchased for much less than what they ask for, you should be able to get two for 1/2 the asking price.
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Make sure you negotiate with the artist, they can be purchased for much less than what they ask for, you should be able to get two for 1/2 the asking price.
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We have purchased several paintings from the DR and they have held up well. I suggest you do NOT take them off the frame since it was VERY COSTLY to have them reframed back in the U.S.
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I bought a couple paintings but customs at the pop airport made me discard the frames. And you're right, it ain't cheap to have them reframed.
I bought a couple paintings but customs at the pop airport made me discard the frames. And you're right, it ain't cheap to have them reframed.
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