1. Avoid putting your art up in direct sunlight.

Although some art mediums are lightfast or partly lightfast, direct sunlight will speed up the fading process. This rule generally applies to any art medium used. Sunlight, over time, can cause colours to fade.

2. Avoid hanging your art in a humid room.

High humidity can effect the health of your art and have long lasting damaging effects.

3. Consider framing in a UV filtering acrylic, rather than glass.

This will protect your art from fading & ‘yellowing’ in direct sunlight.

4. Consider using acid free tape to seal up the back of your frame.

This will reduce dust & sunlight entering into the frame, which could potentially cause damage to the art.

5. Keep the Certificate of Authenticity.

Original documentation should be safely filed or kept in an envelope on the back of the artwork frame. The certificate proves provenance, should you choose to sell your art.

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