Thread: Watercolor Art Help.

Originally Posted by 32t

If you soaked it in water and the paint dissolved then you would know it was an original.

the key word in this entire statement, wait for it ........ is was.lol

1) for $3.00 it is more than likely a print. 2) Water color paper has a tooth to it. cold pressed is usually rougher and hot pressed smoother. Not to say you could not find a print paper that has tooth to it. 3) hold it up to light and see if it has a water mark which is an indicator of being an original,meaning the paper is original watercolor paper. 4) contact the seller for info. 5) take it to an art dealer. I could tell if I saw it up close but seeing a pic online would be near to impossible 6) Since she seems to be a contemporary artist,don't count on having a lost masters work in your hands(no offense to her). Beyond that...enjoy your new aquisition, Cheers

Sad News:

I have a print, it's a nice print, but just that. I used the link Vic provided & found the "dot" patterns throughout the image with my loop.

Thanks guys for all the help. I knew I could count on you.

********I would like to ask one of the Moderators to close this thread before guys like Gooser, Pixel & Jimbo find out I bought a fake watercolor & start logging foolish comments. Thank you, Hirlau *********

Hey ...if it makes you feel any better ........... I only sell prints of my work and rarely sell originals. Prints are just fine.

HEY!!!
Gooser, Pixel , Jimbo

Well its still a nice picture:-)

Case closed.
Thread closed at OP's request.

Otto
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