Of course, you might want to coat the bits and pieces and stick them on. Hi Bev, yes the acrylic gesso will be safe to varnish over, pleased youve been enjoying the site. If yes, what varnish should I use? Hi Ang, with a spotlight you will get a lot of reflections from a gloss varnish, so a satin may be preferable. -Is there such a thing as an expiration date on varnish? Hi Will, I have enjoyed following your work and am grateful for the generous advice you have given over the years. A couple brush strokes with the gloss medium and the marker lines were disturbed and became blurry. Your varnishing article prevented me from making another mistake! I like the color saturation of the inks. As much as I am an artist biased against the use of varnish on oil paintings, I found your tips worthy. Within the French Academy, before the official opening of the Salon exhibition, artists were allowed a varnishing day. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I want to know how to use my acrylic white matte paint, Found you looking for info on Matte Medium. I had a painting that was done, but not varnished, decided to finish it to give to someone, took it out to the garage, grabbed the can of spray sitting on the bench, and proceeded to spray. Goldens matte medium is extra smooth, which makes it easy to mix with any acrylic. Best wishes, Sarah. Will. Horizontal surface application is best with less chance of varnish running. I have applied a satin over top and am very pleased with the results. I read that it is best to photograph without the final protective coats. On light-coloured paintings, it isnt noticeable, but on dark paintings, it can give the surface a cloudy or frosty look; therefore, the colours dont necessarily shine through it and blacks, in particular, will always lighten in appearance with a matte varnish. The safest way to cover all bases to see which image you prefer is to set up your camera on a tripod and then photograph at each stage. Love your tips! Ceramic or glass pots make wonderful candle holders. or any brand? I am not going to frame it, just put it on an easel. Some of the mediums are also varnishes, and can be used during the painting process to control gloss, matt or satin effects. Thanks Will, very informative. Since acrylics tend to have a, glossy finish to begin with, choosing a matte medium to mix in with your paints can make a. significant difference in your works final appearance. But, you can! Sheen, or paint finish, is a measure of how much light reflects off a painted surface, resulting in glossor a lack thereof. Thank you for your speedy reply and also for your very informative article on varnishing. Just completed my first acrylic painting and wanted to know whether I stretch it before or after I varnish? Gel Medium can be used as a glue by brushing it onto the surface of paper or a painting, then adhering mixed media bits and pieces to it. Yes, you can intermix gloss and matte to create your perfect mix or opt for a satin varnish which is halfway between the two. Portrait of a lady with a dog1590s, LaviniaFontana1552-1614 (Rebecca Gregg Conservation midpoint through a varnish removal). Hi Will, great article as normal, I use atelier interactive acrylics (cant get golden) I obtained a Matisse clear sealer mm12 artists acrylic medium, it says for a light varnish where minimum protection is needed, , would this be okey for a isolation coat? Menu Ask a Question Share a Post Account Search. I am still waiting for Liquitex to reply. You might find this article of interest that goes into different approaches (including wax) specifically for watercolours. Q. Yes, you can use it glue to any surface. Nice to hear from you, to answer your questions: 1- I would like to know the brand keeping in view a cheaper price, like Liquitex or Golden, which is better please? I have the Golden Isolation Coat, and I want to use a matt or maybe semi-gloss varnish. You can also get OPEN acrylics that have a much longer working time. Matte medium just spreads the paint out and yet maintains the viscosity of it which I think is bad and not useful. Hope this helps, The watersoluble nature of the paint makes, thanks Will. Acrylic varnishes are usually applied as the final coat, are permanent, and should be non-yellowing. Would you be so kind as to explain what a part is? Here is a demo video from Golden paint showing how to correctly thin Mineral Spirit Varnish: Easier to apply Self-levelling qualities give an even sheen Slow drying so are excellent for big pieces Hard varnish finish, Have to thin with full-strength spirits before using (not odourless mineral spirits) Clean up using solvents Strong smell Not as cleanup friendly in a home (a bit messy). Hi Brendan, gloss varnish will give you the most wet look to your paintings, you just might need a number of coats to build up the layers. You can apply the gloss isolation coat and then apply a matte or satin varnish. Do you ever use a sponge to apply an isolation coat? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It's simple!! As I mention below, there are other aesthetic reasons to varnish. Put the finishing statement on your paint color of choice by selecting a sheen that enhances the look of the surface. Excellent extremely helpful article, Will. Hi Anna, nice to hear from you, I havent personally used the Winsor & Newton gloss gel as an isolation coat so wouldnt be able to say for sure if it would work in the same manner in terms of consistency and dilution with water. Had a its finished feeling twice already: so its been varnished with Talens glossy varnish (spray can), after which I continued painting on top of both coatings. Halloween means black and that was the main color on all the paintings. This multiuse product not only gives matte qualities to any acrylic paint but can be used to fix hard media like pastel, graphite, and chalk, and it works well as an adhesive in collage work.. Will. Wait for everything to dry, and then peel back the paper. Hi Muzzi, The only issue youll have with varnishing over glitter it that you will loose the glitter effect due to the varnish coating the surface. I am using a satin spray varnish. I use oil and a lot of liquin. Spraying a varnish would be the least disruptive to the surface, but it would still absorb into the paper surface. Will bubble wrap always mark up varnished paintings, no matter how long ago they were treated? In terms of the Varnish, if its been dry and airtight it should still be ok, you can double check with Liquitex technical team but if the test samples are drying clear it would still be fine. Oh good one Margaret, great to hear the article was timely for you. I used water to thin the paint but at some places I have used flow medium. Hi will when I paint the varnish on my paintings look so vibrant and amazing when wet like when you wet a pebble for example the colours pop out, when varnish dries I lose this wet look, is there a way to preserve this wet look ? Whatever you decide is best for you and your paintings, its always worth knowing good professional practice. Elizabeth has always loved experimenting with new mediums and sharing her work with others. Youll be amazed at how much this little magical bottle of additive will add to lighter colors. Many thanks for your help. How can I be sure it hasnt been sitting there for three years? Hi Micaelina, you often need to wait for 6-12 months for oil paints when using traditional varnishes but acrylics can be varnished within 24 hrs. Boy in Blue Reading, How to Paint a Warm & Cool Still Life Painting 2 of 3, French Caf Scene with Acrylics Tutorial 4/5, The 3 Steps to Becoming a Better Painter, by Painting Less. Its best in a warm environment, if youre spraying keep the spray next to the radiator before you varnish so you have a more consistent temperature between spray can and painting. Most acrylic mediums come in two finishes: glossy and matte. These are great for kids since they are safe and non-toxic. If you look at the Answer to Alans question in the comments above about using an isolation coat with Atelier, here are some helpful links: At almost 60, I am feeling like a creative kid again! The base black colour is completely dry. Nice to hear from you and pleased the varnishing article was good timing for your landscape paintings. When she's not writing or editing, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends. I like to use watercolor canvas and aquabord finding the finished product more exciting than the traditional matted and framed under glass watercolor. Acrylic violin and bow against a black gesso background. This is how I like to use matte medium. For a semi-gloss finish, you can try adding a small amount of cold wax medium and buffing it to give a bit more sheen, but Id test a bit first to see if the sheen level matches your existing canvas. For works on paper, Id tend to go with the framed under glass route as the gloss of the isolation coat will change the visual aesthetic of the matte watercolour paper. Could you suggest a varnish to use? I was at a frame store the other day and they asked if the painting was varnished. Convenience and ease of use, these disposable devices are becoming increasingly popular among vapers seeking a simple and straightforward way to enjoy their favorite flavors. I have always used Grumbacher spray finishes on my acrylic paintings. Thanks. Nice to hear from you, so pleased youre growing with confidence in your painting, enjoy the still life course. It's perfect doable - you can make up your own satin varnish from scratch by mixing matt and gloss, ending up with something more or less glossy than the commercial version - so you can of course add more gloss to any existing satin varnish to make it slightly shinier. I assumed the varnishing would even it all out, but after a couple light coats, not really. Hi Will, This is a bit of a sealing+varnishing question. It dries clear and is permanent. Just substitute a little matte medium in place of some water when youre mixing up your paint and see what happens! 5. Thanks for laying it all out so clearly. Once dry, your paint will have a soft matte finish. . The biggest drawback with MSA Varnishes is that they must be thinned before use, with full-strength spirits. Cheers, Will. I was wondering if this was accurate? Any suggestions for me in future? Get our latest stories in the feed of your favorite networks. Thank you. Then I found your page, where you explained clearly, and in terms that a non painter could understand, why you would varnish your painting. Jo. Hi Coco, for acrylics, I tend to apply an isolation coat first to even the sheen and then apply a varnish on top of that to the desired sheen level Im after. Is this an acceptable practice? Hi Will, Hope all is well. Be aware, however, that the colors, especially darker values, will lose some visual intensity and clarity. Some polymer varnishes need to be thinned before use (Golden Polymer Varnishes need to be thinned) as they are manufactured to be thicker in the pot so there isgreater consistency to the varnish film when it is thinned and applied. Hi Will.what perfect timing, have just finished 3 acrylic landscapes and have been asking around at my local art supply store about varnishing them and was not really all that satisfied with what Ive been told. A Varnish depending on your aesthetic choices either a Polymer varnish or Mineral Varnish as discussed in the article. and our If you have an isolation coat, it gives you a slight edge, but the varnish isnt designed to be removed. 3. 2. Thank you for your help.. Next questiongot an old half finished oil painting sitting aroundlast night I smothered it with acrylic gesso primerleaving lots of texture. Is this painting dead? For Atelier its a little different because of the re-wetting qualities of the paint. As well, I note that you and a few other artists warn about wrapping varnished paintings in bubble wrap for transport; however, none of you offer any alternate suggestions. Ill be doing another article on the best practice for oil paint varnishes soon, lots of cross-overs but a few different considerations. Hi Will, Ive been painting with acrylics for many years, but I still get confused with varnishing.After trying several brands, I ended up using TURNER Acrylic Gouache for illustrations, but also opaque paintings on stretched canvas. Will. Any advice would be much appreciated, Thanks, Sarah. The solvent based varnish (brush) sounds better because it sounds like I have a larger window of time to apply the varnish. Can I just do a quick isolation coat and be done? She has a passion for the arts and crafts, which she developed from a young age. or is there something you recommend using with the atelier interactive, cheers Will. No additive is required or necessary or will even necessarily improve your painting on it's own. Just add a few drops to your paint and mix it in thoroughly until you have the desired consistency. I have yet to ask them why they only stock permanent. If I use a non-removable varnish such as Liquitex gloss medium varnish Fluid Medium , after I use a Golden Soft Gel Gloss as an isolation coat, would I be able to remove safely, this varnish at some point in the future? Any tips on varnishing a watercolor to protect it, say on a canvas or aquabord? Linda, Hi Linda, pleased the extra coat worked well to even the sheen, hope the painting sale goes well. I really like the look of them before varnishing. It can also be mixed with some water for an even more fluid painting experience. and please let me know the answers of rest of my questions . Hi Will, As I told you before, I love all of your information so freely given. Terry, Hi Terry, Id try a small version first to see if you like the aesthetic, but you could apply different sheens to different areas. Pouring Medium. Thanks so much, Will. You can add it to highlights for a smoother more blended effect. Im not sure how to get the varnish to go on evenly on both the peaks and valleys of the impasto areas. The part is larger or smaller depending on the size of the painting, but the ratio stays the same. Im doing decoupage and using the liquitex as a glue but want a satin finish. For semi-gloss or matte mediums a white matting agent is used to create the matte finish, so a gloss medium is preferable because it would give the cleanest film, especially if youre going for a high gloss finish. It is appreciated as I will be varnishing 22 pieces for a display. 6- Then which specific Varnish I should buy, I need the picture of the bottle, I use THICK PAINTS My paintings has a texture due to think paint. If not, what is the best ratio that you would recommend? I want to keep the contrast without the shine if possible. What I ended up doing was applying a thin coat of spray varnish to even the sheen, this was for a gloss finish. But the other colours are little bit sticky even after 3 days. Thanks as always for your wonderful site and advise! They are also milky white when applied, drying to clear with a tendency to foam when mixed (so often need to be left to settle before applying). Soft Gel Gloss To act as the barrier isolation coat layer 2. Hi Will, I have just completed my first acrylic painting on canvas and it is a portrait of my grandaughter who is two years old. Im curious also about trying wax varnish I know this would give it a whole other effect, but im curious if that affect could be beautiful vs. what I find with spraying taking away from the beauty. Now i paint acrylic on wood, gray scale white to black with a lot of texture brush marks and hard edges, glazing and transparencies due to regular matte gel. They are convenient, cleanup friendly and dont smell strong; however, they are harder to apply evenly on larger areas with a brush as they dry too quickly for big canvases. Hi David, hope youre keeping well, if there is a mix of peaks and valleys I would go for a spray varnish and build up the varnish in layers (3 or 4 thin applications). Hi all; I am new to the forum and have tried to find an answer to my query to no avail. Hi Linda, it is possible, but more often than not youll see a join where the two layers meet. I intend to paint with oil over it.do I have to worry about peeling once it dries? Any artist quality acrylic will be good, you can start by investing in an artist quality white and then building up your paints from there. Any thoughts on whether to apply, and if so how to apply, the varnish? It may look different after 24 to 48 hours and pick up more vibrancy. Id try a few tests first to try and match the correct sheen to the look youre after. It was pretty chilly and when I can back to look at them they had dried cloudy and somewhat streaky. Will. Devon. Thanks Lynda, and a Merry Christmas to you! thanks, Pat, Hi Pat, the only real issue would be if you wanted to have a removable varnish surface as youd need quite strong solvents to remove polyurethane varnish, and the polyurethane can sometimes yellow slightly over time, but traditional dammar varnish also yellows so it would just warm up the finish of the painting. Einion; thanks for the info. Ive been sent a Golden soft gel medium in SEMI gloss. Should I varnish and then add glitter on top of it? Hope this helps. Hi Murtaza, thanks for your very kind comments, so pleased you found the articles helpful. . Ive used a cold wax medium as a final varnish with oil painting, as you often use it as a matting agent with oil varnishes, but havent used it as a standalone varnish with acrylics. Totally love LOVE your site! The matte medium can help solve this problem by slowing down the drying process, allowing you more time to experiment with different techniques. If you have a blob of acrylic paint that is dry, you can still push it and squeeze it, and it will move. As long as your varnish is dry, bubble wrap is one of the best ways to go. Im going to be using a spray varnish and the canvas hasnt been stretched yet and im sending the painting rolled up. Thx so much Lets hope the family enjoys the picture long enoough for that to happen.. Lol, Okay, good one Linda, hope the piece turns out well. I may be getting too technical but I am just curious what makes one polymer a varnish and one a medium.Maybe one is just a bit harder than the other? Have you ever used Dorlands wax medium as a final varnish? Fantastic to hear Deborah, glad youre pleased with the satin finish. It is glossy but you can put matte medium over it once it's dry. Love your art, love your school and love your vids on Art Tutorwhere I really discovered painting with acrylics (my favourite medium). This is a guide about homemade matte medium recipes. caryl, I ve never varnished before but have delivered my paintings framed with uv glass. Question: I purchased a recently purchased small oil painting. The gloss will dry the clearest of the gels. My question is about sanding. This is helpful for artists who do a lot of blending, or want to use oil painttechniques, or those who paint en plein air. ALSO A GOOD CHOICEGolden Open Acrylic Matte MediumThe Open in the name of this acrylic medium refers to Goldens Open line of acrylic paints,which are specially formulated to remain wet and workable for up to 10 times longer thanstandard acrylics. Hope this helps, Hi Will! All your articles really help a lot! help asap. Modern painter Robert Motherwell had to accept the aesthetic implications of the varnish. I read an article many years ago by an artist who lightly sanded with very fine grit sand paper (1000 grit or more) between coats of varnish. Also, you might find coldwaxpainting.com helpful. . I like to mix my mediums up so I add flowers, glitter and what not but I have never sealed them before using varnish until I stumbled upon your site. Just found your site again, after working on an acrylic painting that I am getting ready to glaze some oils over. Yes, youll be able to respray a glossy coat on top, however, as you mentioned, because the satin coat has already been sprayed ontop some of the satin matting agent will still remain so it wont be a crystal clear as just with the gloss varnish. Thank you! Hi Sharada, the acrylics should dry within a few hours, if they are really thick they might take a couple of days. Hi, Will, After reading some of your reply to others, I thought I was all set choose the right varnish. Or would spraying be easier? I have a 24x36 acrylic family portrait painting which I need to ship rolled. Any dirt attached to the painting will be on the varnish layer and not embedded in the paint layer. They dont give as hard a surface finish as a solvent-based varnish. I recently bought Winsor & Newton professional gloss spray varnish. So, you are probably wondering why I just dont spray a varnish and the answer is that a 4030 painting results in the spray spitting varnish. This can also be applied to acrylics. Hi Jennifer, Id be tempted to test a small piece first as Im not sure how the Copic markers would fair. I enjoy collage and painting my own papers, and to do that I have to make sure the paper can handle the paint. You need to make sure that you let it dry completely before using it on any surface other than paper, though. This guide by Agora Gallery goes through the steps. Lately I have been exploring with watercolors on different materials. So rather than the varnish soaking into sections of absorbent canvas, it sits on top of the isolation coat. Seal your image with matte medium. It brings back the colours and makes the blacks look really black. Will gloss varnish restore it? Learn how to use spray fixative, matte gel medium and matte varnish to seal your watercolor painting. This will prevent any dust or airborne particles from settling into varnish as it dries. Liquitex, Winsor & Newton andAtelier Interactive all have slightly different medium choices, but the same principles apply. Or are the polymers different in some way. Regarding the drying time, you provide some very useful information, but just to avoid any confusion could you please summarize the various steps Painting drying time Drying time between layers of isolation coats Isolation coat drying time before applying the varnish Drying time between layers of varnish. I too have a question. I always turn to your sage advice in all things paint-related! I painted and varnished a painting that I no longer like. Just make sure the bubbles are facing towards you so there is a flat surface on the painting surface. I love it and you dont get that milky look. Doing a test run makes a whole lot of sense -I would certainly feel more comfortable after that! Thanks Marty; I didnt find a clear answer to the physical differences between acrylic matte medium and acrylic matte varnish so I have emailed Liquitex. The result was I had to paint the whole thing in an afternoon.. My question is that the Giclee print of my photograph on archival paper didnt turn out as expected. Test the process to identify the amount of time to wait for drying or which mediums can be more problematic than others. It would give you a smoother application, but if you where going down this route you could just build up layers of the Liquitex fluid medium. I have isolated with 3 thin coats of golden gloss medium which is fab now the varnish. Thank you. I would like to accentuate the vividness and depth of the colors and textures, like a wet effect but without it shining crazy. Glazing Liquid Gloss usually used for thining colours in the final stages of the painting. Read on. Very informative, Will. Please, any recommendation in this case? Can I varnish (liquid) over the glitter? Its a great, versatile tool that will make painting with acrylics easier! I use think paint , so shall I apply the isolation coat and then varnish with the brush ? Hi Monica, for the high gloss varnish you can keep on adding coats, so yes, you can apply a few more thin layers of varnish to even out the brush strokes from the stiffer bristles. Cookie Notice How to Get Conch out of Shell without Breaking. Painting drying time Isolation can be applied after 24 hours drying with standard acrylics. So thank you for solving the mystery. Thanks Will Shirley. Thank you for the information, well-timed for me! If this happens, adding a few drops of white coloring to the medium and mixing well will restore its clear appearance. Sign up for a membership now! Most of the time I would then mix a bespoke solvent based varnish by adding matte varnish to a gloss varnish. Great subject Will, thank you very much. social. When applying Liquitex Matte Varnish or Satin Varnish, apply no more than 1-2 thin coats. My finished acrylic painting has different levels of sheen due partly to the use of a gel medium which I used to give more gloss to certain areas of the painting over others. Do I need to worry about reversible varnishes? Hi Will Thanks for another very interesting article. Also, if the painting is in sunlight having a varnish layer will add UV protection to the paint pigments, as some pigments arent as lightfast as others. So, what is matte medium? If you have been wondering when to choose matte medium instead of mod podge for your mixed media art projects, THIS VIDEO is A MUST WATCH! Im like a sponge soaking up all there is to know about Art, thats when I came across your website. Im so happy to have found you. Its a fairly easy process that involves matte medium, distilled water and a picture printed with a laser printer. Hi Will, Thanks very much for those suggestions, the yacht varnish may well be the best option for the scale and amount of handling theyll take. It comes in a variety of sizes, from 4 ounces to 1 gallon. Cheers, Will. This is a good idea if you have any areas in your painting that you dont want people putting their hands on, such as a gift for someone. Employ matte tiles on kitchen countertops as they feature a higher resistance to scratching. This is all a bit ahead of me, however very welcome and I love learning all you offer. Clean up with water Dry quickly No strong smell No need for mineral spirits for cleaning, Tricky to apply Dry very quickly Not as hard varnish finish Milky when wet. The size of the mediums are also varnishes, and a Merry Christmas to you safe! Robert Motherwell had to accept the aesthetic implications of the colors, especially darker values, will lose some intensity., I have to make sure the bubbles are facing towards you so there a... 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