An Introduction to Varnishing an Oil Painting As we've discussed in 3 Reasons why artists varnish their work (and why some artists don’t) varnishing is primarily an aesthetic choice on the…
3 Reasons why artists varnish their work We’ve all done it. Spent hours, days, even weeks slaving away on a painting, but when we finally apply a varnish...it all goes…
Which is Best? Imagine the scene. You're halfway through your painting, it's going really well. This could be your breakthrough piece, a personal Mona Lisa. A quick look on your…
Acrylic Painting Using acrylics is the easiest way to learn how to paint successfully. My acrylic painting lessons stem from classical oil painting techniques, so they…
An uneven finish in your painting, some parts matte, other parts glossy can be very off-putting to the viewer. A unified finish enhances the colours and is a great way…
What is an isolation coat? An isolation coat is a coat between your finished painting and the varnish. It is transparent and creates a physical separation between the varnish and…