Tuesday, December 27, 2016

2016 ANGIE'S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD

Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC Earns Esteemed 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Anabela Ferguson has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016.

This achievement is particularly significant as Angie’s List experienced unprecedented member growth in 2016. More than 1.6 million consumers, many of whom were eager to quickly hire highly qualified service pros, joined Angie’s List after the company added a new, free membership tier.

“Companies that can meet higher demands without missing a beat in their exemplary performance standards truly do stand apart from their peers,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Only a fraction of the Framing and Artwork Murals companies in Fairfax County & Washington DC. were able to do it.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2016 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade. The SSA winners must also be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Our professional approach to framing has endeared Brush Strokes Fine Art  to local artists desiring a more “finished” appearance to their works. Art buyers have come to appreciate our skills and affordability in framing. Our skill in cleaning weathered oil paintings has become a valued commodity as well as our ability to create compositions in murals.


Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List as new, verified consumer reviews are submitted. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality.
Anabela's Gallery Anabela7973@aol.com

Friday, December 23, 2016

HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL EXHIBITS ART AND ART RESTORATION SERVICES


2017

  ANABELA' NEW SHOWCASE
            MOBILE GALLERY
             MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT
        NEW SPRING SHOWCASE.  NEW FRAMING, NEW MEDIUMS
        FOR ALL STYLES AND DECORATING PREFERENCES
           AFFORDABLE CUSTOM FRAMING
          7500 HUNTSMAN BLVD
           SPRINGFIELD VA 22153
             WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM/SHOWS/

             MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 10:30-6 PM
           SATURDAY 9-6 PM
            SUNDAY 11-5 PM

          HOME VISITS ARE AVAILABLE
          FREE DELIVERY
        ANABELA'S GALLERY


        BRUSH STROKES FINE ART LLC


Thursday, November 3, 2016

WATERCOLOR CLASSES IN THE WINTER!

CLASSES CLASSES
GREAT FUN AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES


I am taking beginner watercolor classes from Anabela. When I came upon this scene I really didn’t want to paint it even though I loved it. Things like the algae on the pond, the reflections in the water and the pine trees were intimidating. But I had worked at similar problems in Anabela’s studio and she always tells me to push myself, so I did. I see the mistakes but I can’t wait to work on some more tough problems! JP. http://anabela-artist.com/art-classes/


Sunday, October 16, 2016

AGED PHOTO REPAIR - ANABELA'S GALLERY

      AGED PHOTO REPAIR AND RESTORATION

RESTORATION (ELECTRONICALLY) completed

Photo Repair

Photo restoration at your door. Some of us have great pictures of our loved ones, and some of our loved ones are now gone.  I would like to introduce myself as a Springfield Virginia, I am a local artist in the Fairfax County area for the past 17 years.  Since 1999, I offered paintings in over 7 mediums, and 11 different styles of work. I began to find new areas of interest to my work.  For the past 12 years I have been interested in the photo repair part of my business and decided to learn it on my own. Clients from all over have reached out to me and wanted the opportunity to see their aged or damaged photographs from their most precious memories come alive after restoration is completed, some even wanted a frame to go with the final project but what really drives me to continue my research in software and other fine digital ways to create a new image is the final elegant image once complete. The choice is the client to choose in what surface they would like the photo printed on.  The different surfaces include archival photo paper, regular photo matte and glossy paper, and then my favorite; Giclee on Canvas.  This unique style of printing is know for its high end ink print on canvas.  It has a special shin and gloss to it that most could not tell if it was a photo or a painting. Great for weddings, anniversaries and other special memories.   www.anabela-artist.com/artpaperrestorations/  You can find me locally in Springfield Virginia and work with clients all over the metropolitan area. Springfield Virginia and Fairfax Virginia www.anabela-artist.com

Saturday, October 8, 2016

PRINTS WITH BROWN SPOTS ON THEM!

LITHROGRAPH WITH FOXING?


BEFORE AND DURING CLEANING OF LITHOGRAPH
BEFORE AND DURING CLEANING OF LITHOGRAPH

ARE YOUR TALKING ABOUT PRINTS WITH BROWN SPOTS ON THEM?

The process of cleaning a Lithograph is a true long process and commitment. Light and the environment take a big step in the acidification and foxing removal of your print. A close study of each print is recommended before cleaning art paper. Most aged prints develop mold and spots from poor storage and climate. This particular Lithograph has ongoing treatment for the foxing. Matting and backboard were also removed and archival conservation replacement will be added to preserve the print once the cleaning is complete. As the owner of Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC, servicing the community for the past 17 years.  My business does not use 3rd party conservators.  Furthermore I can cut over 2000 styles of wood frames of your choice to give you a complete and finished product saving you hundreds of dollars. My framing cost is ridiculously low! 

Take a look at other prints that were treated for foxing in my website http://WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM/ARTPAPERRESTORATIONS/

571-594-3717

MY MOBILE GALLERY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT FAIRFAX, SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA. APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE.

For videos you can go to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_9ypldX00um6I5LFEz_VA and watch other videos in Oil Cleaning, Wood Frame Mold Cleaning, and Acrylic Cleaning and Restoration, Silk Painting Cleaning.

For free estimates you can email me at Anabela7973@aol.com

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Artist's Marketing Strategies

Most Amazing Marketing Strategies

2017

Nowadays artists paint for pleasure and some take courses from beginners to advance, others rely on incoming revenue, some work with galleries, publishing companies, marketers, and online free advertising.

I for the most like to work hard in getting the work to different location opportunities.  I have done over 305 shows in 17 years.  Shows lasting as little as 2 weeks to 5 weeks long in different locations to name a few; near by malls, craft fairs, historical buildings, government locations, trade shows, hotels to mention a few.

For some of us Marketing Strategies is not an easy thing to do unless you have some  graphics or computer experience.  My experience has never been computers, so when I was halfway through this year, I realize my sales were hurting. I knew I had to take a different approach. I was blessed to meet an individual with much talent in this field,   who gave me a few pointers in how to approach search engines.  With his mentorship I decided to teach myself how to with online products, youtube, registered my business in Google, Bing and Yahoo, even read a book I received in Christmas; Shark Tank, and read more in forums to help me understand the work load that was ahead of me.

The cost to hire a consultant or an art dealer can be a "pretty penny".  We don't really even know if our paintings are good enough to try something like that.  Online services truly cant promise top ranking in search engines. You got it! unless you do the work nor will their strategy assure you high ranking in search engines, but your best sales person is and that is YOU!  Take a look at your strengths, and your weaknesses, write them down, and figure out how to start.  Begin by asking the question on your favorite search engine.  Be patient, and give yourself time to see the results.  For additional strategies wait to read my next post. Servicing Fairfax Virginia, ashington DC., and Maryland.   www.anabela-artist.com/locations

Saturday, August 13, 2016

LITHOGRAPH RESTORATION

LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER RESTORATION



(Left Photo)Lithograph during cleaning, (Right photo) shows Lithograph after cleaning and oxidizing treatment in the same section.  This lithograph had foxing (brown spots) and darker areas where mat was sitting leaving a brown color tint from deterioration, as well has masking tape around the image used in framing.  The cleaning took a few weeks to complete and the brown areas were 85% removed. You can also see the landscape capturing lighter blue tints in the sky after treatment. Most Art on Paper Restorations can be a challenging at times, and only time, proper de-dehumidification and cleaning process can tell how clean a paper will be without disturbing darker or lighter colors in the painting. Most cleanings on paper can only be cleaned as well as 85%. This Lithography was then Museum Custom Framed with Archival Matting, backing and Museum glass was added to give a floating effect. Most art on paper need to be frame correctly and to preserve it conservation must be added with quality materials. For art on paper or any other type of cleaning and restoration have a professional take a look at your art piece.  For more information please contact Anabela7973@aol.com CHECK IT HERE Anabela is a Local Restorer located in Springfield Virginia.

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC Exhibit Huntsman Square Mall Virginia

PRESENTING BRUSH STROKES FINE ART AND ANABELA'S NEW

SUMMER COLLECTION

SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA
2016

HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL
CORNER OF FAIRFAX CTY PARKWAY  AND HUNTSMAN BLVD

August 1st through August 15th. 
Monday through Friday 10:30 - 6 pm.
Saturday 9-6 pm
Sunday 12-5 pm. 
Appointments Available - Home Pick Up and Delivery Service. Free Estimates

Website: www.Anabela-Artist.com

Google + Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC for her newest pieces and videos take a look at 

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Brush+Strokes+Fine+Art+LLC

Contact Anabela7973@aol.com


571-594-3717

Monday, July 18, 2016

HOW TO REMOVE WAX FROM LAMINATE FLOORS

How to Remove Wax from Laminate

NOT JUST ART RESTORATION

Fixing the look in your kitchen? Can't remove shiny wax off your floors? Start with one cup vinegar and one quart warm water, do not over wet the surface. Damp a white cloth and only rub off one way as the laminate encounters your design. If this does not work try a little of rubbing alcohol in a small corner with a white cloth. Do not over soak the area. If this does not remove the wax off your floors, try Acetone, again, do not over soak, and keep a white cotton cloth preferable an old towel. Laminate are not supposed to be waxed or polished. Find the right cleaner without residue like Bruce at Home Depot stores or at your laminate flooring retail store. Anabela-Artist.com/artrestorations/ . The job is meticulous but your floors will look like they were just installed. In the beginning you must take your time and wait one or two days before you try a new product on your floors. Remember that over soaking your laminate floors can result in warped and damaged laminate.

I specialize in Oil Paintings Cleaning and Restoration, Watercolor and Print Cleaning and Restoration. Anabela7973@aol.com Or look me up in Youtube and subscribe under Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC. Springfield Virginia locations and work with clients all over the country. For other types of restoration like in art cleaning and restoration go to www.anabela-artist.com/artrestorations/ 571-594-3717

Thursday, June 2, 2016

NEW WORKS IN THE WORKS


www.anabela-artist.com

Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC

WHEN YOU KNOW YOUR PRECIOUS HEIRLOOM NEED SOME LOVE AND CARE. And then..... SOME COULD  LOOK BRAND NEW, SOME COULD BRING SUCH BRILLIANCE TO YOUR LIVING SPACE WITH JUST SOME CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES. FOR VARIETIES OF PAINTINGS, STYLES AND MEDIUMS.  http://anabela-artist.com/painting-restorations-digital-restoration/   




You can still order a digital restoration for your collection of digital images or photo prints.  Some of those special photos with lesser than quality materials are now brown, or cracked, or even missing photography. http://anabela-artist.com/galleries/photography/   Brush Strokes Fine Art will help you with your memories to bring back alive. 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

OBRAS DE HECTOR BANDERAS

"DINA"
RESTORATION BY ANABELA FERGUSON
2016


Finishing up two restorations, one going back to Chile to the woman that helped my grandmother raise my mother from very young age. This painting was done by my grandfather a few decades ago. 21 1/2" x 25 1/2". Oil on Canvas."Dina". Is a gift back to the woman that helped raised a wonderful woman in my life. One more week of work on this piece and it will be ready to travel 5,005 miles.




Sunday, May 1, 2016

BRUSH STROKES FINE ART LLC SUMMER EXHIBIT

PRESENTING BRUSH STROKES FINE ART AND ANABELA'S NEW
SUMMER COLLECTION

SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA
2016

HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL
CORNER OF FAIRFAX CTY PARKWAY  AND HUNTSMAN BLVD

May 16 th through June 6 th. 
Monday through Friday 10:30 - 6 pm.
Saturday 9-6 pm
Sunday 12-5 pm. 
Appointments Available - Home Pick Up and Delivery Service. Free Estimates

Website: www.Anabela-Artist.com

Google + Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC for her newest pieces and videos take a look at 

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Brush+Strokes+Fine+Art+LLC

Contact Anabela7973@aol.com
571-594-3717

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

NEW FINE ART COLLECTION EXHIBIT AT RIO WASHINGTONIAN ATRIUM

ANABELA FERGUSON IS COMING BACK TO SERVICE THE COMMUNITY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY WITH HER NEW COLLECTION FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER

RIO WASHINGTONIAN ATRIUM
RIO WASHINGTONIAN
GAITHERSBURG MARYLAND
APRIL 18TH THROUGH MAY 9th
OFFERING NEW SPRING ORGINAL COLLECTION
AND
OFFERING
SERVICES IN
Art Restorations and Cleaning
DIGITAL RESTORATIONS AND PRINTING
Delivery Available, Call for more information 571-594-3717
HOURS 12-7 TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
12-10 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
12-6 SUNDAY
Directions To The Washingtonian Center/Rio Entertainment: Take 495 Tysons/Frederick And Take 270/Frederick. Next, Take Exit 9B (Sam Eig Highway) And Then Stay On 9B And Take The Exit Of Washingtonian Center (Washingtonian Blvd) And Take The Immediate Exit To The Right. Make A Left Turn At The Flashing Traffic Light (Washingtonian Blvd.) And Go Over Two Roundabouts(Stay On Washingtonian Blvd). Make A Left Turn At Waterfront Place, Followed By A Right To Boardwalk Place. The Address Is 216 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Thursday, March 17, 2016

PHOTOGRAPH RESTORATION

ONCE RESTORED YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR PRINTS ON GICLE (HIGH END RESOLUTION INK) OR ARCHIVAL PAPER * NOW AVAILABLE.  ONCE PRINTED WE OFFER ARCHIVAL MAT AND BACKING TO PRESERVE THE PRINT.  AT NO EXTRA COST.   (ON SMALL SIZE PRINTS)  ANABELA7973@AOL.COM







Monday, March 14, 2016

Art & Behond Studio, Inc. & Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC.

Art & Behond Studio, Inc. & Anabela Ferguson - Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC

www.Anabela-Artist.com

I had a great pleasure to publish artwork created by Anabela Ferguson, the owner of Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC in the Art & Beyond Magazine http://www.artandbeyondpublications.com. She is not only a wonderful artist, but also does an amazing restoration work on the damages and old artwork.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL EXHIBIT

ANABELA' NEW SHOWCASE
FEBRUARY 29TH THROUGH MARCH 20TH, 2016

 IS NOW EXHIBITING HER NEW SPRING SHOWCASE.  NEW FRAMING, NEW MEDIUMS FOR ALL STYLES AND DECORATING PREFERENCES
7500 HUNTSMAN BLVD
SPRINGFIELD VA 22153
WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM/SHOWS/

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 10:30-6 PM
SATURDAY 9-6 PM
SUNDAY 11-5 PM

HOME VISITS ARE AVAILABLE
FREE DELIVERY

Monday, February 15, 2016

COMMISSIONING AN ARTIST FOR YOUR HOME

YOU HAVE A VISION
AND

YOU WANT TO WORK WITH YOUR DESIGNS

WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM

ANABELA CAN HELP YOU CREATE A UNIQUE DESIGN FOR YOUR HOME AND OFFICE



“We recently moved into a new home at wanted to cover a large space with paintings.  We’d seen a modern pour technique on canvas, which we thought resulted in unique and beautiful patterns, so we commissioned two complimentary pieces from Anabela.  We asked her to evoke feathers and movement, in mostly pastel colors.  Anabela helped us with color choices and contrasts.  When she had completed the various paint pours on a large canvas, we selected two sections for cutting and framing.  The finished products are stunning and beyond our expectations.  We are pleased that they work so well in a vertical layout, and they add such brightness, warmth and joy to our home.  We love the art that Anabela created for us!

From two very satisfied customers”  End of 2015.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Rio Washingtonian Atrium

NOW SHOWING 
AT 

RIO WASHINGTONIAN 
ATRIUM

THURSDAY 28TH THROUGH

UNTIL FEB. 8TH 2016

TUESDAY 12-7

WEDNESDAY 12-7

THURSDAY 12-8

FRIDAY 12-10

SATURDAY 12-10

SUNDAY 12-6

BRING YOUR RESTORATIONS AND CUSTOM FRAMING

FREE ESTIMATES.

YOU CAN SEE NEW VIDEOS IN YOUTUBE

YOU CAN SUBSCRIBE AT BRUSH STROKES FINE ART LLC

WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM