Artwork Care

Keeping your artwork in the best possible conditions will ensure your investment can be enjoyed for generations to come.

When you invest in collecting artwork, it’s important to take some time to learn the simple methods of hanging, storing and caring for your artwork to keep your artwork/s safe and in pristine condition.

Understanding the natural changes that could occur to your artwork will help you care for your piece and maintain the longevity of your artwork.

Care Advice:

- Hang your painting away from direct sunlight. Why? Your artwork may fade should it be exposed to bright, direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.

- Hang your painting safely and securely. We recommend having your artwork installed by a professional. Keep out of reach of children, animals and away from sharp objects.

- Keep your artwork clean and free from dust. How? Should any dust fall onto the painting or frame, wipe it over gently with the dry, soft microfibre cloth supplied with your painting. Never use a damp or wet cloth.

- Avoid subjecting your artworks to changes in atmosphere, temperature and humidity. How? Keep your painting away from fireplaces, heaters and/or cooling systems and aim to keep consistent temperature conditions in the environment where your painting will be installed.

  • Hannah Nowlan’s original artworks are composed of Oil on Italian Linen, Framed in Tasmanian Blackwood.

    Our Italian Linen is a robust natural flax fibre with a beautiful speckled grey finish. This particular linen has been primed with a transparent clear primer to preserve the raw exposed areas that may be left unpainted.

  • Hannah Nowlan’s hand-painted editions are composed of Oil on French Cotton Rag Paper. Framed in Tasmanian Blackwood with our signature corner joinery.

    Our hand-painted editions are float mounted with archival materials without glass/perspex.

    At our studio, we believe original artworks look better framed without glass/perspex. Without reflections and glare interrupting the artwork's subtle viewing qualities, colours and layering. Whilst paper is a fragile medium, we believe our framing method offers the best viewing experience.

    Extra care is required to ensure the longevity of your artwork for years to come.

  • We recommend keeping our custom sustainable packaging, where possible, to store or transport your artwork safely in the future.

    If you need to wrap your artwork in new materials, we recommend using brown paper or cardboard sheets (as bubble wrap or fabric fibres may stick to the artwork’s surface and cause damage).

  • Original paintings made from natural fibres are fragile, and changes can be expected. Many changes do not threaten the stability of a painting and are not considered damage.

    Paintings generally do well in environmental conditions that are comfortable for people. It’s important to keep in mind the structural components of a painting can expand and contract as the surrounding temperature and humidity fluctuate.

    If your artwork travels large distances or changes climates, it must adapt and respond to its new environment. Such as purchasing artwork from an international or interstate artist.

    When subjected to high humidity, artwork made from linen or paper will naturally expand and contract. This natural condition can cause the materials to look buckled. Buckling is a term used to describe when the natural material has adapted to its environment, appearing as waves in the surface.

    This change does not threaten the stability of the artwork and is not considered damage. However, to minimise these natural changes, please follow our simple tips to care for your artwork.