A final framed picture for Think Art; framing tips

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Ingleses, sea, late afternoon, oil on card, 13.5 x 11.5 cm  framed

This one is from 2016 and is the final piece in the forthcoming show to be framed.

 The show will feature seven pictures which haven`t been shown before and eight which were shown previously. 

The framing here seems about right- simple and not too heavy. 

With small pictures the effect of framing is greater than on larger pictures. I have sometimes erred on the side of excessively heavy framing. Using dark framing can worsen this effect. There are paintings which it seems can never be framed perfectly. 

Glazing is also problematic. It`s surprising how much dust there is in even the cleanest house and the paints pick up dust quite readily. But glazing does mean you lose some immediacy when viewing the picture and reflections can also be a problem. There is non-reflective glass but this is textured and slightly opaque and I don`t recommend it.

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There is something of Albert Ryder in this textured picture.

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One more picture for Think Art- Guarda do Embaú,

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Guarda do Embaú, a view, oil on card,  17 x 18.5 cm   Framed   SOLD

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Another framed picture for Think Art Exhibition

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Praia Moçambique, tall trees   Framed   SOLD

 oil on card, 23.5 x 30 cm 

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Two framed pictures for Think Art Tattoo Gallery Exhibition

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 A view from a grove, Santo Antonio
 oil on card, 17.3 x 14.7 cm, framed SOLD

Santo Antonio da Lisboa, a view through trees  framed  SOLD

 oil on card, 20.4 x 18.3 cm

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Itajai, art deco church

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I don`t think that if you say you are going to Brazil, most people ask if you are visiting Itajai, as it`s a port city with a rather shabby atmosphere and few notable buildings.

 However, there a couple of nice beaches nearby, an enjoyable art centre and this rather nice Art Deco church. Art Deco isn`t a style much associated with churches. It`s far more commonly seen in apartment blocks, seaside archtecture, cinemas and transportation hubs such as airports or bus stations. 

This is a Lutheran church. I couldn`t see inside but judging from photos on the web it`s rather plain. It`s on Rua. Dr. José Bonifácio Malburg, number 415.

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Exhibition, Think Art Tattoo Gallery,

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This is going up in a few days- 14 pictures, many new and larger as well as some older ones.

 All are from Santa Catarina.

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Praia Moçambique, forest panorama

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Praia Moçambique, forest panorama

 oil on card, two panels 23 x 30 x 25 x 30 cm  NOT AVAILABLE

This is the piece in the double format with two joined card pieces

I lose finesse, but gain freedom of movement. It is certainly worth working like this from time to time.

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