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8. Varnish: the final step in making professional quality art

8. Varnish: the final step in making professional quality art

FromSelf Taught Artist


8. Varnish: the final step in making professional quality art

FromSelf Taught Artist

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Episode 5 we talked about priming or preparing your surface for painting. Today I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the opposite -- how to varnish an acrylic painting. Today's podcast applies to acrylic painting only - oil painting has different rules. I've been varnishing a lot of paintings over the last few weeks to mail out to clients - it's not my favorite part of being an artist, but it is a super important part of making art that lasts.
There are some common misconceptions about varnishing acrylic paintings and the information that's out there isn't always clear to beginners - so I'm going to clear that up today.
Here's our agenda for this episode:

The 2 major categories of varnish: removable and permanent
The 3 major types of finish: gloss, satin, and matte
Spray (aerosol) varnish vs Brush-on varnish
The varnish type I recommend (after my own trial and error)
How to apply varnish properly

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenkristineart/
My Website: https://www.laurenkristineart.com/
Spoiler alert! Here's a link to my favorite varnish: https://www.dickblick.com/items/liquitex-acrylic-polymer-varnish-gloss-8-oz-bottle/    *I am not paid to recommend any products. I get no commissions or any benefits. The products I talk about are the actual products I have tested and use in my own art practice.
Released:
Feb 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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What do Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, and I have in common? We're all self taught artists. I stumbled around in the dark as I started my artistic journey... I didn't know what paints to buy, how to varnish my work, or the differences between painting mediums. The mission of the Self Taught Artist podcast is to help artists (and aspiring artists) learn and fully discover the joy of making art. We will cover everything from the basics of painting, to how to sell your work, and beyond.