Of the three elements - fire, wind and water, it is said that water is the deadliest. Why? Because when it strikes, you can never tell how much damage it could cause. No matter how much we take care of our belongings, be it family heirlooms, antiques and other valuables, they can still fall victim to water damage.

People who are fond of antiques like jewelry, furniture, pottery or paintings collect these items as magnificent showpieces or use them personally.

They have been around for ages in one form or another, so why do we cherish them so much?

Oil paints are the popular type of paints that are widely used by the artists and there are some specific techniques related to the mixing and making of oil paints.

It is the season of art degree shows, and as private views overlap on an almost daily basis, there is a huge increase in London art gallery visitors. We take a look at some of the top attractions on offer at present for art lovers in the UK.

One of the most prolific places for displaying fine art is London. Art gallery listings in magazines and online consist of a plethora of private views, open studios and public exhibitions. But what is it that the London art gallery has that is worth looking at. We take a peek at some of the more famous artists to have been privileged enough to have a London art gallery exhibition.

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If the Family Fortunes team went out and did their famous survey asking people the location of their favourite art gallery, London would most probably be the answer. This is because the capital of the country features more galleries than anywhere else in the country, and attracts more shows from top level artists than any other city in the UK too.

Are you thinking of buying a painting for a relative? There are some things you should know that will help to make your gift be better appreciated. There is more to buying a painting for someone than just the right size and color.

Watercolors are a great way to add a different dimension to the paintings. The shades and shadows can be depicted effectively with this particular type of paint.