Author Archives: Michael Skalka

Quick Tips for Oil Safety

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Michael Skalka
The Artist’s Magazine blog

Concerned about health hazards when painting with oils? Just follow these tips and all will be well. Full Article

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Sealing Oil Pastels

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Michael Skalka
TAM_experticon

Is there a way to seal or coat an oil pastel painting so that I can hang it without need for glass? Full Article

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Best Protection for Watermedia

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Michael Skalka
TAM_experticon

Are there any alternatives to glass for protecting watercolor and other watermedia paintings? Full Article

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A Landscape Artist’s Primary Palette

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Michael Skalka

Michael Skalka explains Scott Gellatly’s primary palette. Full Article

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Brush-cleaning Confusion

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Michael Skalka

Many oil painters, choosing to avoid turpentine and related solvents as ways of cleaning paint from brushes, have turned to options that are more healthful and better for the environment. Full Article

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Repairing a Cut in a Painted Canvas

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Michael Skalka

Some things should be left to the experts. Full Article

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Cleaning an acrylic painting

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Michael Skalka

Cleaning a painting caught in Hurricane Katrina Full Article

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Buying the Right Paper

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Michael Skalka

Do rice papers discolor with age? Full Article

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Claybord

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Michael Skalka

What is Claybord? Full Article

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Masking mishap

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Michael Skalka

I got halfway through a painting, only to discover that my masking fluid won’t rub off! Full Article

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