Framing Watercolors Without Glass: Varnishing and Framing

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Framing Watercolors without Glass
Video 3: Varnishing and Framing
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My Framing without glass series:
• Framing Watercolors wi...
Video 1 - Preparing Watercolor Paintings: • Framing Watercolors wi...
Video 2 - Making Watercolor Panels: • Framing Watercolors wi...
Video 3 - Varnishing and Framing (this video)
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Video Description:
I am a watercolor artist and plein air painter. I love painting watercolors en plein air during events, but one problem was always the framing.
I hated framing with glass for two main reasons:
1. With the glare of the glass, I felt that my paintings were at a disadvantage compared to the more numerous oil paintings I was competing with.
2. Also, framing on the road was a huge pain. Glass could brake and it was so hard to keep dust out while framing.
So, I began researching ways to frame watercolors without glass and experimenting to find the methods that best suited my needs. This is the first video in a 3 part series of tutorial videos where I demonstrate what I have learned about framing watercolors without glass. These are the titles of the 3 videos:
1. Preparing watercolor paintings to be framed
2. Making watercolor panels for painting directly on
3. Methods for varnishing and framing
During this third video (Varnishing and Framing), I will show you three methods I use to varnish my watercolor paintings and then how I frame them. I basically use a spray-on UV protective archival varnish, cold wax medium, and a Liquitex brush-on varnish. Below are links for some of the materials I used during this video:
1. Krylon UV protective Archival Spray Varnish in both Matte and Gloss finishes. You can get these sprays at most art suppliers, here is one example: www.dickblick.com/products/kr...
2. Gamblin's Cold Wax Medium. Here is a link: www.dickblick.com/products/ga...
3. Dorland's Wax Medium. Here is a link: www.dickblick.com/products/do...
4. Liquitex Satin Varnish (Acrylic Polymer). Here is a link: www.dickblick.com/products/li...
5. JFM Frames: www.jfm.net/
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Time Index:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Tips about Spray Varnishes (Matte and Gloss)
02:40 Stage One: 4 Coats of Spray Varnish
03:02 Spray Varnish Demonstration
04:10 Stage Two: #1 Leave It or Apply More Spray Coast (Quickest way, I would do just the spray varnish during an event).
05:22 Stage Two: #2 Cold Wax Medium
05:46 Stage Two: #3 Liquitex Brush-on Satin Varnish
06:14 Cold Wax Medium Demonstration
09:02 Liquitex Brush-on Satin Varnish Demonstration
11:28 Review of the 3 Varnishing Methods
12:33 Framing Demonstration
13:50 Thoughts on Framing Watercolors this Way
14:44 Closing Remarks

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@starletjacobs 3 ай бұрын

Hi Brienne! Thank you for your clear instructions. So helpful! The only thing I want to add is that I looked up how to apply Gamblin Cold Wax, and they recommend warming it before applying. I found that it went on smoother this way. Something to consider! Otherwise, keep making more videos. Your paintings are gorgeous and you’re very professional. Thank you again for sharing your expertise.

@joannasnee3871 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I am both a watercolourist and a picture framer. I have done something very similar to this with large acrylic paintings on paper but never thought of doing it with my watercolours. As you say, this probably wouldn't be cheaper to do commercially because of the time involved but the advantages are many. Truly non reflective / UV protective glass is beyond the means of all but the museums and the very rich and ordinary glass will always obscure the image to some extent. Paintings framed like this will be much lighter easier to deal with if you are travelling to art fairs and if you sell online they can be posted. Thank you so much for this.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Jo. You bring up all good points. I started doing this for my plein air work because during events framing with glass was such a pain and I have broken a couple glass panes. But, I have found it does make many things easier...including shipping framed paintings. I don't know if it is cheaper and it does take time....but I like the result :)

@wubbaism 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brienne, you’ve taken one of the most aggravating and expensive parts of watercolor painting and made it doable and simplified.

@briennembrown5938 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I am glad this has been helpful. I totally agree, framing with glass has been frustrating and expensive. I hope this is a good helpful alternative. Happy Painting!

@deborahwinbun510 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brienne, I used to do a lot of decorative art (acrylic Painting on wood). I did a lot of varnishing and learned a lot. I found out that ghosting can happen if the relative humidity is greater than 50% on a day that you choose to spray varnish so you want to spray varnish on a day that is really dry! It can also happen if the item being varnished has any moisture in it. It might be beneficial to really let your watercolors “cure” longer after adhering them to your gator board. That Golden, heavy gel acrylic medium may take longer to cure than you think. I learned from my mistakes but I thought you might want to know.

@kaylewis7138 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this process so straight forward and understandable.

@Anna-jl1rx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this series! It's great to know that it works to glue the paper before painting . Perfect!

@marthafulghum4077 5 жыл бұрын

I watched you paint during the Forgotten Coast quick draw this past weekend and you mentioned these videos to me. I’m so glad you did! I’ve watched them all and I’m so glad to have an alternate way to prepare and frame my watercolors. Can’t wait to try it!!

@briennembrown5938 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Martha... Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed an learned from the videos. I wish you the best on trying new ways to frame your watercolor paintings. :) Let me know how it goes. Happy Painting and Framing....

@boubella11 4 жыл бұрын

Taking notes. Can’t wait to try some of these techniques. Thanks so much, Brienne

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Go for it. I started with old studies with my earliest experiments

@janedelorenzo8287 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Enjoyed the series.

@briennembrown5938 5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Jane. :) That makes me happy. :)

@susanritchie9456 Жыл бұрын

Your work is gorgeous!

@jackiimolsick2724 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brienne, for sharing your knowledge with all of us!

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@ThomiBMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Moving to watercolor from oils, and finding that I most miss working on panels, so this series has given me great options, thank you

@anitadavis5430 11 ай бұрын

What a great great instructional video. You are a natural teacher. Thanks.

@melindawilde8674 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU Brienne...what a great amount of info!

@donnastoner3320 5 ай бұрын

thanks, Brienne. your descriptions are so easy to follow.

@doriancohenart9059 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video so many times. This video is so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make and share your varnishing process! I love your paintings as well! Very lively!

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I could help. Thanks for watching...

@richardjamesdigance3838 2 жыл бұрын

I have used similar methods for several years BUT this is an excellent demo/tuition and one of the best video presentations I have seen

@barbaraobrai381 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration.

@4seaable 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brienne for this very helpful video!

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome... I am glad this was helpful. :)

@melaneyprevett6431 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your framing process! 👏🙌

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@radiantatriatmadja9888 3 жыл бұрын

Great and useful guides and tips. Thank you Brienne.

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. :) BB

@carollundstrom6519 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing these videos. They are very informative and will give this a try.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Have fun with experimenting. :) Happy Painting!

@marieandrea8694 4 жыл бұрын

Finally! I've been looking everywhere on how to display watercolors without glass. I always worry about displaying watercolor paintings without glass as paper is more prone to damage and dirt. Thank you so much. I'll definitely try some of these methods.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are welcome. I am happy to share what I have been doing. I have worried about possible damage as well... One experience I had this year. One of my collectors had a painting of mine that was varnished with the spray varnishes. They were in Hurricane Michael. My painting was splattered with mud and water from the storm. It ruined the frame, but they were able to clean the painting with a damp cloth. Pretty cool....I won't pretend I wasn't relieved. :)

@normanbaker3686 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clear and concise instructions.

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@chrispfund869 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Very informative and easy to follow. Great printed information about products. Thank you!

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@catherine9774 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I found your video the most informative and easiest to understand of all the videos . Beautiful paintings!

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You are welcome

@kellyrutherford5885 Жыл бұрын

So informative. You are an awesome instructor.

@fjv8755 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inspiration. How to frame a finished painting has been a difficult task for me. I will certainly try it out. Thank you so much.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome... I wish you the best.

@sherrylee6719 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Thank you for sharing your talent.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are welcome. :)

@Jeannine754 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Brianne! Great information, well said!

@jtpaar1732 4 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic, informative video on the various methods of sealing watercolors...thank you!

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@seagull848 3 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for these series!

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. :)

@deborabogda5998 4 жыл бұрын

You are an awesome artist! Thanks for the video.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Debora and you are welcome! :)

@saraht4973 Жыл бұрын

I am So very happy I found these KZfaq videos scan. You do such a great job t of explaining All the details. Thank you so much. I hope that I can always find these. You are great and a great watercolorist. And oil painter. Thanks so much again.

@siddharthpanchal718 4 жыл бұрын

This is great information. I used to wonder how to preserve a water color. Now I know. Than you so much.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. :) I wish you the best.

@TheBambie86 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brienne , really enjoyed your presentation on varnishing. Been varnishing my watercolor paintings for over 10 years and when I look back in time a few watercolor purist would give me the look of Oh no to my watercolor paintings . Love the advantage over the old ancient ways re Watercolor art painting. So nice to see you doing a process I love Bob

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are welcome Robert. Thank you for sharing...it is good to know you have been doing it for 10 years. :) I am loving it as well. It does have a lot of advantages.

@lynnrush7166 4 жыл бұрын

I use a similar method with a clear outdoor wood varnish for the last coat to waterproof bookmarks. Your idea of mounting larger pieces is brilliant.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynn. :) I like it as well.

@karenmccoy5951 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Clear explanations. I always wanted to know how to do this. Thank you!

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!! BB

@christineojanpa4640 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brienne!

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@MrJPRodgers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this series!!! I've been wanting to skip the glass, but was hard to understand some directions. You make it look very doable!

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I could help.

@dcamposart3707 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I never thought of gluing watercolor paper onto a board, much less vanishing them. I'll be trying your method and experimenting. Your videos have been very helpful, and I love your artworks. Again, much thanks.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome....have fun experimenting. :)

@jakesadia6037 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent. You are blessed.❤

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are welcome.

@saraht4973 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so. Great information. Appreciate your spending your time for this.

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@mariamaragonesjust2150 4 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Brienne!!ya voy cojiendo ideas para mis proximas obras de arte,muy amable!!

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Mariam!

@TR4zest 3 жыл бұрын

What an excellent tutorial.

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@susanritchie9456 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is fantastic!

@lindalyles3954 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching your video. I also paint in watercolors, always trying to find an easier way to frame them. Thanks so much for your info.

@elisedesilvaart7795 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to know how to do this. Thanks so much!

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Elise. :) Happy Painting!

@snidget3515 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm new to watercolors, and I know that one of my favorite oil painters did a lot of varnishing in his work, he was originally a carpenter so he used what he knew from woodworking, and I wasn't sure if any of that was a thing for watercolors, this was an informative video. :)

@SonjaBeets Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this well done video! Helpfull!

@lostudiok2 Жыл бұрын

i am about to do my first plein air event and this is an excellent video! thanks so much!

@ednelsonalmeida5768 3 жыл бұрын

You are incredible! very good work.

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much... 😀

@LILMAMI32 Жыл бұрын

Sooooo helpful! Thank you so much!

@WalterMarquesdeDeus 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! From Brazil.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@paulamingolelli3902 5 жыл бұрын

Great video..very clear explanation!

@briennembrown5938 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Onlylove994 7 ай бұрын

Best tutorial on KZfaq in this topic

@martinevaquier9369 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brienne. I am french and I was very interested by your explanations (clear, for a non american native) of your 3 videos. Thank you very much. Normaly I paint in oil, but sometime I do watercolor. Thank you.

@PJB.ArtStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so for your time and giving heart! Great look for finished watercolors. Looking forward to giving it a go!

@briennembrown5938 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Pam and you are welcome. Let me know how it goes😊

@AdventuresofMrChin 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I really like the look that you are getting with these. I went to acrylics on panel because I was tired of the traditional glass and frames. Maybe I will pull out the watercolours again. Thanks

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you...you should totally try watercolor again. ;)

@garymanalo8562 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this technique in framing watercolor

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@maxidmetan 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!!! Saludos desde Argentina

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. :)

@BarbrajoanOriginals 4 жыл бұрын

While I’ve always used the glass framing method I’d met another artist online and she varnished her work. I was always thinking how great to not have to use glass, but I was very unsure of the process and was it safe and permanent. Thank you so much for doing this. I’m going to try it . Love how it looks.

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Barbara. I have enjoyed experimenting with methods of framing watercolors without glass and I continue to research. I wish you the best. Give it a try. :) Best, BB

@lolitawildin6936 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Brienne so much🌸

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

@cindyenglert.az51 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful!!! I had no idea.😄

@gailmarcum550 Жыл бұрын

Great instruction!

@danutasiniarska9118 4 жыл бұрын

I love the video for sure will try the techniques

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danuta.... Best of luck. Let me know how it goes. :)

@MargaretBarberCL Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@barnBR5-49 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@rociocruz2786 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful,thank you!🤩

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are so welcome. :)

@humanresources271 3 жыл бұрын

I paint large (4' x 3') watercolors and now I have a way to frame them that I can afford. Thank you Brienne

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! You are welcome. :) Hope it works well for you... Best, BB

@YooperGranny 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful information and video. Thank you.

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@paintingsbyinsiyapardiwala562 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much💕 This was very helpful❤️

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@peggymcdevitt8742 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I learned a lot.

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bjarnold2457 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these video. I am delighted to find a way to frame without glass. 15:03

@judyland8691 2 жыл бұрын

excellent explanation

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@moraghdann2313 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful !!!

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. :)

@Whitepaper_Art 4 жыл бұрын

너무 예뻐요~♡ Your picture is very good ~♡

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@lyndabishop3913 2 жыл бұрын

You are terrific!

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lyndabishop3913 2 жыл бұрын

@@briennembrown5938 hey... Have ever used thick (#79) Illustration Board? If yes... here's a trick I was taught......using a white candle, run it around the edges a few times and the paint won't buckle. Cool! And Love your use of Cold Wax And I was a tad confused by the order in which you apply the coats of gloss and matte varnish.. at one point your video says matte first and then gloss and another one says gloss and then matte... Hmmmm

@lyndabishop3913 2 жыл бұрын

Just saw your response to the spray varnish below...thanks

@baldemarkjmejia4077 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great i love your style and art! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, peaseants... Haha cheers

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome... I am glad it was helpful. Happy Painting!

@nancyrolfe3033 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again! Excellent teaching! Im sure ill need more practice before I decide to frame a painting but I did frame a very, very simple sunset. Only because it reminds me of the feeling I had first time I tried watercolors!! Indescribable and I wouldn't have found this had I not been forced to quit oils when mother was affected while living with me... I currently live in a very small desert area in West Texas from Dalhart (40 miles from Ok, 3hrs from mountains of N. Mex.) Its an oil field area and very "unique".. I have not had access to any art group or instruction. I was unsuccessful in getting backing from mayor, chamber in restoring arts. My biggest concern is the jh and hs dropping art last year. My prayer is the new superintendent understands how critical Art is in development of brain..oh, it affects every area of life.. I'm not good but I can say that my love for painting (reading/learning as well as actual painting) has been one thing besides my faith that "got me thru" somr really tough times.. Keep on going!! You are doing something that will definitely be a legacy to so many! Probably so many people you may never know about... Your personality is so refreshing and so sweet.. Thanks again for sharing and "letting a 60 yr. old lady ramble..lol"

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nancy... I loved reading your "ramble". Thank you for sharing. I am so glad you are painting and finding the time. Painting has got me through tough times as well. I learned that I need it for my soul. :) Keep Painting and enjoy the journey! :) I am so happy to share and help. Best....Brienne

@romainberenguier1611 3 жыл бұрын

thank for your very much for your advices !!!

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. :)

@rohanrajput9108 3 жыл бұрын

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@MadhaviSardeshpande 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brienne. I’d ordered the Dorlands cold wax and it finally arrived (it takes two weeks to ship to India). I did two coats on my paintings and it’s made a lot of difference to their appearance. Now I’ll be more confident about selling them. But yes, my hand’s hurting after working on five paintings!

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Madhavi.... so glad it worked. I love the wax and how it looks. .... but yes, it is hard on the hands. Happy Painting

@caseycheuvront 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this; experimenting with WC and HATE having to glass things.

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@organicpaul 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@briennembrown5938 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@Onlylove994 7 ай бұрын

Merci!

@genigee 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@briennembrown5938 2 жыл бұрын

You are Welcome :)

@beckith48 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I do something similar and sometimes used cradled panels. Great ideas.

@briennembrown5938 5 жыл бұрын

I have used cradled panels as well. Looks great! It is nice to have options for displaying watercolors that is both contemporary and different.... Happy Painting!

@YouknowmeOUdo 5 жыл бұрын

Use a hairdryer on warm to pull the ghosting (moisture) out of the painting.

@briennembrown5938 5 жыл бұрын

I tried that with no affect, but if it works for you, great. Now that I have been staying with gloss first and the matte,I have not had the ghosting problem.

@user-vy2fm9dh5e 3 жыл бұрын

Your special stamper is good

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@kimdingle9266 Жыл бұрын

love her

@windybluff2022 10 ай бұрын

Love ya

@arqalgemiropadilla Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

@jcsallen3 Жыл бұрын

You're a GREAT teacher! What do you do with the edges if you are not going to use a frame?

@christinelewis5765 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this process, it's very well done and very helpful! I like the sticker idea on the back as well. I think you said that it explains a little bit of your process. Do you have a signature on that as well or do you still sign the back of the painting?

@crossofcolor 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brienne, Like others, I've watched your videos multiple times and really appreciate you sharing these methods. It looks like it has been 2 years since you finished posting your 3 videos regarding Framing Watercolors Without Glass. I was wondering if you have any suggested updates regarding procedures and materials. I'm getting back to watercolor art making in a big way, and am interested in finding the best, affordable resources, including frames for your panels. Thanks so much!!!

@karenmarch2813 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Thank you! Have you considered putting a tape over the seam created on the back, between the painting and the frame? It would serve as a dust and insect protector?

@briennembrown5938 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen...glad you liked these videos.... That is a good idea about the tape. Thank you for sharing. :)

@cynthiaherndon4480 3 жыл бұрын

Brienne, I love your informative videos. Can you use the board in other types of frames? I definitely want to go the standard frame size route to avoid added expense of framing.

@briennembrown5938 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You can make the boards any size you want and use standard frames to cut down cost for sure. They just don't work real well with matting the painting. The board and frame need to be the same size....at least how I do it. I am sure there are more solutions. :) Happy Painting and Framing! BB

@TheLiznz Жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thank you. I’ll give this a try. Have you ever used resin? I tried it a coup,e of times but found it a bit fiddly although I loved the high gloss for some abstract pieces.