How to Protect Paintings from Cigar Smoke?

[RDCanecutter 26458]

Other than by not smoking cigars.

Got a client buying lots of paintings from me, and lots of cigars from elsewhere. He asked, I dunno. Youtube not helping me live my life on this one.

These are acrylic paintings on canvas or wood. Since he smokes I guess he's mainly concerned about discoloration. I guess he could frame them behind glass.

Anybody dealt with this?

[deadshank 24653]

You just never know what one will read on Surly.

[Zombie 284]

Lol. Random, yet an interesting question. If he's a rich dude and can afford it, I would imagine having a heavy duty ventilation system for his smoking room would help.  

[Jkwellborn 6713]

Tell him to not smoke in the damn house.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

11 minutes ago, Zombie said:

Lol. Random, yet an interesting question. If he's a rich dude and can afford it, I would imagine having a heavy duty ventilation system for his smoking room would help.  

This.  They're not that expensive, Unless he's trying to de-smoke an entire house.

[RDCanecutter 26458]

18 minutes ago, Zombie said:

Lol. Random, yet an interesting question. If he's a rich dude and can afford it, I would imagine having a heavy duty ventilation system for his smoking room would help.  

Probably the best long-term solution, but I don't want to cut into his painting-buying fund.

[BottleRocket 647]

Frame them behind glass?

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

4 minutes ago, BottleRocket said:

Frame them behind glass?

I hate art work behind glass.

[Gil Bang 25984]

I hate houses that reek of smoke.

[El Diablo 4232]

Houses filled with *fine* art don't reek of smoke, they have *ambiance* you uncultured buffoon. Just ask Charlene Tilton over there on the wall, she'll tell ya. 

[RPM 26327]

If he just has to smoke cigars, then he should be prepared to piss on them weekly to removed the residue. It's kinda like treating jellyfish stings.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

7 minutes ago, El Diablo said:

Houses filled with *fine* art don't reek of smoke, they have *ambiance* you uncultured buffoon. Just ask Charlene Tilton over there on the wall, she'll tell ya. 

My black velvet, dogs playing poker are all smoking so it just adds to the aaaam-bee-ants.

[Kennythetiger 9411]

9 hours ago, El Diablo said:

Houses filled with *fine* art don't reek of smoke, they have *ambiance* you uncultured buffoon. Just ask Charlene Tilton over there on the wall, she'll tell ya. 

Lucy was a floozy. 

[orange dream 1254]

Have I missed that OP is an artist?  We need to see some examples of your work please.

[idigTexas 2289]

Or at least show us your severed ear.

[RDCanecutter 26458]

6 hours ago, orange dream said:

Have I missed that OP is an artist?  We need to see some examples of your work please.

Thank you. You already have, more than 3000 times. Some say I resemble a French armadillo. (flicks ash.)

6 hours ago, idigTexas said:

Or at least show us your severed ear.

Come back with a warrant.

[RDCanecutter 26458]

22 hours ago, BottleRocket said:

Frame them behind glass?

This is what the folks on the art conservation board think. My buddy the frame-maker who would actually make money off the idea? He thinks it's hopeless and that no matter what, the art will soon reek.

This fits into my overall view of the world.

[Prepuce of Doom 21097]

https://www.rabbitair.com/

These are the best air filters.  Buy one and art it up for him with custom Belgian anteaters or whatever. 

Profit. 

Edited November 23, 2019 by Prepuce of Doom

[Buffsoldier 1895]

Ghetto AF, but you/he could wrap the frames in this, and shrink it up with a hairdryer.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Indoor-Window-Insulator-5-Window/dp/B00002NCJI

[StruggleBus 3922]

On 11/21/2019 at 6:45 PM, RDCanecutter said:

This is what the folks on the art conservation board think. My buddy the frame-maker who would actually make money off the idea? He thinks it's hopeless and that no matter what, the art will soon reek.

This fits into my overall view of the world.

The fucking art conservation board? Jesus

[RollLeft 5045]

Smokers are worse than great big fat persons.

Edited November 25, 2019 by RollLeft

[deadshank 24653]

22 hours ago, RollLeft said:

Smokers are worse than great big fat persons.

This guy doesn't care care what you think.

[RDCanecutter 26458]

On 11/22/2019 at 6:42 PM, Prepuce of Doom said:

https://www.rabbitair.com/

These are the best air filters.  Buy one and art it up for him with custom Belgian anteaters or whatever. 

Profit. 

Dude's happy to know about this. Thanks.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

14 hours ago, deadshank said:

This guy doesn't care care what you think.

Aaaaaand awaaaaay we go