How (and Why!) to varnish an Acrylic Painting

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Did you realize that an acrylic painting has tiny pores in it like the surface of your skin?
Dust and atmospheric pollutants can get trapped in those pores. And because acrylics are such an excellent glue - they get trapped there forever! (Well, you can perhaps remove them if you are willing to lose the paint around them, too.)
So a final mineral spirit based varnish provides greater protection AND is removable.
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@kineza26 4 жыл бұрын

I wished I had you as an art teacher i love the way you explain things so clearly. 💜

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@kathrynwoods6170 5 жыл бұрын

I am a novice self taught painter. Michele, I thank you for your knowledge and for sharing it online. I cannot go to art school at this point in my life and I feel like I get a great education from you. I am very grateful!!

@MicheleTheberge 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@shobhagondiyawar7440 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. ☺️

@user-dn5fx6dt3x Жыл бұрын

I'm a 1st yr fine art student, you are definitely right my professor never mentioned varnishing they just go and say " blah blah" , thank you for this tho I'm going to varnish a 3 x 3 ft painting it'll be challenging. And also, liquitex is really expensive here so I'm trying to find something as a substitute. Never saw someone who is good at varnishing painting here, most of them don't even varnish their works, but I want to preserve mine as much as possible so I'm trying to learn these little techniques that might improve my skill and all. This is so helpful, thank you so much🙏🏻🙏🏻

@MicheleTheberge Жыл бұрын

Good luck! I am hope you find some good quality varnishing products in your country for acrylic paining! 🌿🦋

@phuongdungdole3331 4 жыл бұрын

I was wandering on Google and other websites days to see what type of varnish I want and then everything was so clear after I watched your video. Thank you!

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@mrssnailsnail 6 ай бұрын

I have never painted before in my life but something is driving me to paint to express/help my pain and stress of my illness. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you so much,

@MicheleTheberge 6 ай бұрын

I am so gladdened to learn these videos are of a help to you and wish you all the relief of expression and hopefully enjoyment in the pursuit. Also, may your health be fully restored. 💗💫🙏

@sandramullikiin5690 5 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant idea to use a small painting board to wipe the brushes on and use to test the varnishes out. Best way to see exactly what would go best with the very painting you're working on. Just brilliant! Good info here... thank you so much!

@Pinkstarpirate 8 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos. I'm a watercolor artist that is starting to dip into the world of acrylics, and your videos have been really helpful so far. Thanks :D

@josiejames7782 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you presented the information-interesting and informative! Very easy and fun to watch. Thank you! ❤️

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh my god the small canva trick is mind blowing 😍😍😍 never occurred to me

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@TwoRavensMinis 4 жыл бұрын

Exceptional video, very informative, great pace and actually some really good questions from the audience. I leave knowing a lot more about varnish, than I did about 18 minutes ago. Thank you!

@KENKENNIFF 7 жыл бұрын

This was a good comprehensive explanation, thanks for posting

@clarkcarlton4529 6 жыл бұрын

Great, I was worried when I saw streaks after the fresh varnish was applied but I see you had them as well.

@lisengel2498 5 жыл бұрын

Exellent I liked the way you explained the different steps and your choice of varnish and just quickly showing the the different ways of either spraying or using a soft varnishing brush

@shadowartist8892 5 жыл бұрын

You ptovide such amazing service, Michelle . I've learned so much. Thank you!

@MicheleTheberge 5 жыл бұрын

Red Pilled Artist Hey! You are welcome. Thank you for such a nice comment! And I am always so happy to hear that something I made is helpful to you.

@ritadighent 5 жыл бұрын

A wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, and in such a lovely way.

@phant0m0th_ 7 жыл бұрын

Holy crap I was just thinking about wanting to meet you and it seems like you're teaching a class. It would be so cool to take that class! I just started getting into painting too and this has helped me a lot!! 😳😱😄

@vidushierajawat716 3 жыл бұрын

Woah!! She’s a genius woman!! Too trustworthy and logical. Wish you a million subscribers. I can finally trust somebody. Ma’am, I make projects with paper clay and I want to make it waterproof. I want to make tea pots and planters that can be kept outside in the garden but I need a weather protective coating. What can I use?

@garygwwalters712 6 жыл бұрын

I did not know about to varnish your painting. Thanks for that info. I will use the spray. Thank you for making this video.

@theamcelvy338 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Learning to varnish was one of my 2018 goals! Perfect information!

@MicheleTheberge 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad you are accomplishing your goal so early in the year! :)

@Laura-jo1yn Жыл бұрын

So helpful!!! I bought matte varnish for my paintings but now I'm going to buy gloss too and test it on a sample piece before I apply. Thank you!!

@MicheleTheberge Жыл бұрын

Great! You're welcome!

@lindaartressia7146 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos. I paint in Acrylics and the info on temperature and how much water is to much was very helpful as is this video on varnishing.

@annageil1616 7 жыл бұрын

I just found this video and was suprised to see it, as I have varnished my canvas art for years. I have used several, but most recently Delta Ceramcoat Satin Interior Varnish. All acryllic paintings.

@ablanccanvas 3 жыл бұрын

I am about to do my first varnish on a painting I gave as a gift. So important to me + to the person I gave it to. Thank you for explaining the varnishing process. For the finishing ‘varnish’ I have chosen a “matte” finish + this is why. I bought a beautiful painting a while ago that hangs in our living room - so we look at it all the time. We see it in many different types of ‘light’ thru the seasons + thru the day. This painting has a very “glossy” varnish on it... and I am surprised how much ‘glare’ affects it + in my mind, it doesn’t do the painting justice. 😳I have several painter friends that finish there paintings with ‘gloss’ varnish + I have often wondered why. Now I understand, from your explanation, that the ‘colours/details that remain intense’ as opposed to matte. I think it would probably be worthwhile experiment for learning artists to try out the different varnish finishes. Hang some sample art finishes and see how the light can play with them. 😉 Happy painting!

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

Christine Upton Thank you for your comments and for watching this. Good luck with everything!

@EsJoyPark 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video! Just learned a lot from you and will be applying it to my art in the future. All the best!

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@imtiazauthority21 6 жыл бұрын

you are best!!! utterly grateful to you Ma'm. keep it up!!!!

@nathanbotha1199 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Just done a VERY textured acrylic painting (grounds applied thickly with a spatula and not flattened at all). I now know spraying the varnish on is the best way to avoid bubbles etc - thanks again!

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@momapes 9 жыл бұрын

WOW- great vid, Michele! I had not heard about this Varnish. Thanks, Mo

@MicheleTheberge 9 жыл бұрын

momapes You are welcome as always!

@annaconnelly4496 5 жыл бұрын

I am glad I watched this. I learned a lot. Thank you!

@tammyhaga6497 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea about using a canvas board to clean the brush on, then applying the various types of varnishes to see which finish looks best for that painting, By using a canvas board this way, you can see the actual colors used, and a true example of how your painting will look. Thanks so much

@jennawildah6514 3 жыл бұрын

Made me think of the late great Bob Ross.

@toniforeman1040 10 ай бұрын

“…beat the devil out of it…” :D Love him so much!

@toniforeman1040 10 ай бұрын

“…beat the devil out of it…” :D Love him so much!

@toniforeman1040 10 ай бұрын

“…beat the devil out of it…” :D Love him so much!

@gurlblue1986 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so very helpful! Your explanations are amazing!

@MicheleTheberge 9 жыл бұрын

gurlblue1986 Thank you so much!

@BryantCabrera 7 жыл бұрын

So informative. Thank you!

@EW-cw4ib 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. You’re an amazing teacher. Subscribed. 👍🏻😀

@livingthelava 9 жыл бұрын

Your video is excellent and instructive.

@NikiLynn02 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, this never came up in my college courses! Thank you!

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

I know! Me neither and no one ever talk to me about this stuff. I was so curious and confused as to why it was never mentioned. But I think like me it was because my professors didn’t know, either.

@ScotCampbellwindowpainter 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was helpful. Can one use spar varnish from Home Depot on acrylic.

@X00079X 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading, that was very helpful!

@philpeterson5 8 жыл бұрын

Very informal video, very much appreciated!

@suenetteedwards5965 5 жыл бұрын

I studied under a Certified Master's Copiest at the National Gallery of Art and was instructed to use the Liquin that I used in my paint to seal the paintings. This was for all surfaces - canvas, wood, etc.

@sweesuri7760 4 жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from your videos. THANK YOU!

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

@luzochoa8339 7 жыл бұрын

Hi I enjoy your videos they are so informative and helpful , easy and well explained , thank you so much , blessings to you !

@ashtonpourcio4093 6 жыл бұрын

Love your presentation. Keep it coming-lol

@katiestrabala5463 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for this! super helpful

@brandonwright1001 9 жыл бұрын

You are so insightful and helpful! I noticed how you take the time to respond to your very many fans and questioners. Very thoughtful of you. Anyways, I have an important question about a large piece of art drawn with good ol fashioned #2 pencil graphite. It's too late tonight but tomorrow I hope I remember to ask! Lol

@MicheleTheberge 5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Wright Hey Brandon! Wow I know you asked this three years ago so probably not relevant anymore but I never got your question so if you still have it email me directly at info@themindfulartist.com.

@anna-nn4ix 6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for your detailed information.

@gdev44 6 жыл бұрын

Hallo Michele! I am new here. This lesson whas very useful for me. Thanks you sharing this video.

@julesbritta 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really informative and helpful video.

@mrn1695 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation 👍

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@73BLow 8 жыл бұрын

Just to be sure with the spray cans, I can use the Liquitex Gloss Professional Spray Varnish (which is permanent) as the isolation coat, and then use the Liquitex Soluvar Matte Varnish Spray (removable) as the top coat? Thanks, I enjoy your videos.

@Evil.Tomato 6 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful, thank you!

@MicheleTheberge 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!

@SynchroDiaries 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your incredibly educational videos! Quick question: would I have to varnish over resin to protect the art work underneath, or does resin act like a varnish?

@lyndaanneshop 2 жыл бұрын

What a great tip Thank you

@MicheleTheberge 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ndlsnpns 5 жыл бұрын

So much good information. I’ve been nervous about varnishing. I have two that cracked a lot and one was already sold. Do you do anything to the painted surface before varnishing?

@carolray3637 Жыл бұрын

Very informative - thank you so much!

@MicheleTheberge Жыл бұрын

You are SO welcome and thank YOU for watching and commenting! 😊

@vickyramos23 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You are great teacher

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

Virgenmina- That’s so kind of you to say so. Thank you so much for watching! And feel free to email me at info@themindfulartist.com if you have videos you’d like to see me make in the future. Or you can find me on Instagram and DM me there.

@lil_angel4753 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 love this

@MicheleTheberge 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@wolf7379 9 жыл бұрын

I have just started painting. I went to my local art shop and asked for a varnish to complete my painting. She suggested the "Winsor & Newton Artists' Acrylic Matt UV Varnish". It is only just recently I learned that it is better to varnish the painting, as you expressed very well. I have watched a few other videos on KZfaq about how to apply varnish to a painting. Yours gave me the best information. However, you mentioned "two isolation coats". Now I am confused. Other KZfaq videos did not mention this. What do you mean by that? Is that another "different" product that first has to be applied twice between drying, and then use the "real varnish" for the final application? Or are we talking about the same varnish being applied in total three times? I have just done my first application with the above named "Winsro & Newton" product. Thank you for your video, it was very informative. I think the next time I will try to find varnish that sprays so I don't have to bother with cleaning brushes with spirit.

@paulavetter4492 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Paula!

@ronhochhalter3491 8 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy Varnishing my abstracts with heavy gloss. A employee at my local art store recommended using pouring medium for the same effect. I have tried using it and the result is very good so far. Have you ever heard of using pouring medium as a varnish? I use Liquitex pouring medium.

@MicheleTheberge 7 жыл бұрын

Ron Hochhalter praying medium is another acrylic medium, not a varnish. You can spray A mineral spirit based varnish over the pouring medium as described in the video above for a final protective varnish.

@MicheleTheberge 6 жыл бұрын

Ron Hochhalter The reasons I mentioned in the video being that acrylic polymer (and all acrylic mediums and paints have a base of acrylic polymer) is not a seal for the painting. Pouring medium is not a conservation grade varnish solution. However, if you like it and you’re not concerned about dust and pollutants and particulates getting caught in the pores of your painting over time, then go ahead! I find in my own work I use pouring medium and I haven’t found yet a satisfactory way to put varnish on that doesn’t change the beauty of the pouring medium. So for the time being I’m choosing not to varnish my paintings. But I making that conscious choice I know my painting is not as protected as it would beWith the conservation grade mineral spirit based removable varnish.

@neetashmr3498 6 жыл бұрын

Ron Hochhalter Hi ! I have made an acrylic painting on paper. I want to frame this work. And I had some concerns before I give it for framing. Should I cover this work with any protective layer "

@neetashmr3498 6 жыл бұрын

Also, I’m thinking if use of glass when framing is a good idea? Wondering if it could cause glare from the room lighting. Also, does framing with glass cause more moisture to accumulate and cause molds?

@MegaPeedee 6 жыл бұрын

I used Liquitex pouring medium over a recently finished pour canvas and spread it with my hand. It was an experiment on the spur of the moment and I am impressed with the nice shiny surface. I wonder if it will crack or craze sometime in the future, although if the painting itself lasts with Liquitex pouring medium in the paint it should therefore also last, I would think.

@DavidDDeJong 9 жыл бұрын

How would you recommend using the spray varnish?

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was very helpful and informative.. I have two questions.. First can I use glazing medium or mod podge as an isolation coat? The second question is.. I do metallic on matte what can I use? Matte or gloss varnish?

@AlonzoTheArmless 9 жыл бұрын

What a terrific and valuable video! I have a bunch of acrylic paintings I never bothered to varnish, thinking it was an unnecessary process. This was due to ignorance of the medium and probably laziness on my part. I learned a lot from this particular video and will now try to figure out which paintings I've varnished and which I haven't. I have this question, though. Any paintings that are varnished were done with the water-soluble type. To make sure the painting is ready for the mineral spirit-based varnish coats, would it hurt if any of my paintings took on an additional 2 coats of the initial water soluble varnishes, in case I can't remember if a particular painting received any varnish or not? Thank you for all your videos.

@MicheleTheberge 9 жыл бұрын

yes! You can put more coats of the isolation layer. No limit really. Good question!

@marlowebster487 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@1977shi 7 жыл бұрын

HI. Thx for the video. I was told that using a medium is good enough. i use acrylics/collage and photographs. should be still varnishing to protect my work ?

@DIYqueenaliza 4 жыл бұрын

Love how you speak 😍

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

How kind of you to say that. 💚

@KapellaArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video, it realy helps❣️🙏🙏

@MicheleTheberge 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@dinohudson1432 5 жыл бұрын

What do you think about using..... Fixative on acrylic paint?

@umorilka 8 жыл бұрын

Michele - thank you for sharing your expertise - this is a very useful lesson. I have a question - I usually use GOLDEN paints for my paintings. I am wondering if I should stick to GOLDEN varnish as well - are there any concerns about mixing acrylics from different brands? Different polymer types possibly?

@dominiqueplastre4736 8 жыл бұрын

Vous êtes fantastique!!!!

@MicheleTheberge 8 жыл бұрын

+dominique Plastre Merci, Domique!

@saras8349 7 жыл бұрын

madam will you pls tell me how I can keep my fabric paints glossy after doing on dress materials

@dishadhouliyan5190 5 жыл бұрын

very imformative.... thanku

@whiteblanco8632 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, I purchased Liquitex Soluvar Varnish in Gloss and Matte and would like to create a middle ground for my artwork, mixing both varnishes. I couldn't find any information on ration and how to properly execute the process. I am thinking of mixing 50/50 and gently stir with a craft stick, would that be the right way to do it? Thank you !

@meadowsasmr600 4 жыл бұрын

I was kicking myself for not varnishing my oil painting from 1.5 years ago so it was good to hear I was supposed to wait a year anyway

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that worked out. :)

@lindaehemann9677 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used the sponge(the ones in packages) to put down your varnish and if so which do you like best, brush or sponge.

@MicheleTheberge 5 жыл бұрын

I get bubbling with sponge brushes, they also can crumble easily and create unnecessary landfill waste in our precious planet so I prefer to resuse brushes. I've had same one for about 20 years! :)

@peterbirchwoodart 4 жыл бұрын

: ) this was great!

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

Peter Birchwood So glad it was helpful!

@mariegrogarboe6515 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’ve learned so much. I didn’t know anything about varnishing paintings. Perhaps you can answer a couple of questions. I have paintings there are over ten years old, can I still varnish them? And should I do something with the painting before varnishing it, to get dust ect. out of the pores?

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not an expert on this. I would definitely try to dust the painting as best you can with a damp, lint free cloth. Any dust caught in the painting will not come out but unless the painting is really dusty and dirty I think you will be fine.

@zoewynne8433 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your many videos Michele, they have really changed my perception of what is possible with acrylics. After watching all of your videos, I'm curious how to treat drawing on canvas (as part of my paintings). I've tended to use charcoal on gesso or paint, and then paint around the lines essentially, but it doesn't allow for more layers of paint, which is what I'd like. I've tried gently spreading a matte or gloss medium over the charcoal to seal it, but of course it blends out. What I'm not sure of is whether I could use an acrylic spray varnish to seal areas with conte or charcoal, and then continue to paint on top of them, or whether varnish really should not be mixed into early layers. Would such a varnish compromise paint added? Ideally, I would like to be able to add multiple layers of drawing and painting and sealing the drawing as needed many times. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on this.

@KaileyB616 8 жыл бұрын

You should try workable fixative... Krylon makes it but it's workable "fixatif"... U can get it at Walmart. Grumbacher, Winsor & Newton, and even Blick also make it. It's worth googling and giving it a shot! Hope this helps 👍🏼😁

@zoewynne8433 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kailey, I have tried that though it never seems to really "hold" anything unless I spray enough to fill 400 sq'! I ended up playing around with coating paper with medium (letting it dry), then drawing on it with charcoal, and then coating parts of a canvas or board with medium and gently rolling the drawings onto the surface. It's an interesting way to sort of splice drawings onto a permanent surface without losing the energy of the original line. So basically a transfer, but without allowing it dry, etc., which I tried at first but had too much paper left or else risked erasing the charcoal. I haven't been able to go back to the projects, but it definitely felt like a little breakthrough at the time!

@amandam8383 6 жыл бұрын

very useful for a beginner.

@A4Chase1 7 жыл бұрын

Hello! I have an acrylic painting with a section of oil pastels and oil pencils on top. I know that the Liquitex Soluvar line is for both acrylic and oil. Would this work on my particular piece? Also, should I put a base protective coat on first, like with the gloss medium and varnish? Thanks.

@furluxxy9367 3 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful!! I loved listening to you. Is it okay to varnish a painting that has a lot of texture? For example a sponge acrylic painting that has a lot of uneven texture? I saw in the video you have to spray it first but is it necessary for this type ?? Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

Fur Luxxy Excellent question! And you’re welcome glad the video was helpful. When you have a lot of texture you are best off doing a spray varnish for the isolation coat and for the final varnish. That way you will not have puddling in the lower areas and no varnish coverage in the raised areas.

@Epic_rain 7 жыл бұрын

how about varnishing an acrylic on smooth surface like glass? does that seal the acrylic?

@BabyBearRudy 4 жыл бұрын

I love this lady, she's so adorable

@raquelarts3601 4 жыл бұрын

What you use to remove the excess varnish from painting art without damage the composition?

@johnnaslaby352 5 жыл бұрын

I mix the acrylic with mixed media! For those paintings as well, is it important to varnish/possible? Because it is a little thick on the canvas at parts..

@AmberArtNYC 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michele Theberge for the varnishing playlist. I watched them all and I still have a question. I made my 2nd acrylic painting and looking to used Golden's Soft Gel Gloss as an isolation coat and Liquitex's High Gloss varnish. I used Liquitex's Glass Bead Texture Gel on the painting. Does this need an isolation coat and varnish? Thanks! Love all your videos.

@MicheleTheberge 9 жыл бұрын

EmberAmber AD The high gloss varnish is the isolation coat of which I spoke. You would still need a mineral spirit based varnish on top. Use a spray varnish so it doesn't get caught in all the glass beads nooks n crannies. : )

@AmberArtNYC 9 жыл бұрын

OH! Oo0oOH! That clears it up. Thank you!!! =D

@JT-gw7jd 3 жыл бұрын

Loved following this video! Maybe a dumb question but what's the difference between a sealant and a varnish - are they just interchangeable? I have the Aleene's 26412 Spray Gloss Finish 6oz Acrylic Sealer that I've used on glass but could i use the liquitex varnish for the same purpose?

@AndresFnt 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a cheap set of Satin Acrylic paint. Never really painted before. I don't need to use varnish on a semi-gloss acrylic like Satin, right? Especially if I paint on a gesso board? or is varnish still recommended despite those?

@RichardHerschberger 8 жыл бұрын

Does the mineral spirit based varnish bother your health like oil painting does? Varnishing acrylic paintings is new to me but your video explains the value very well. Thanks!

@MicheleTheberge 8 жыл бұрын

+Richard Herschberger Excellent question, Richard. Yes, I use a organic vapors respirator when varnishing using the mineral spirit based varnishes. I wish I had thought to mention that in the video. PARTICULARLY with aerosols this is important because the particles become airborne and can enter the lungs.

@MicheleTheberge 6 жыл бұрын

Richard Herschberger sorry for the delayed reply. I don’t always find out when I get new comments. I always use a respirator when I use anything mineral spirit based.

@cyohara4961 8 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for excellent tuition. Might I ask, is there tuition on keeping your equipment clean?

@adi-qf2wb 7 жыл бұрын

Tutorial is the word you're looking for

@masterkief628 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So many rules to help create something beautiful. Sick of speed painting to prevent brush lines. There's like no videos on how paints dry, and what to use to achieve a clean finish.

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and for your comments. When you wrote "prevent brush lines" are you talking about trying to get a smoother finish as in no visible brush strokes? If so you might try a different type of paint. Have you watched the video I created called 4 Types of Acrylic Paint?

@MicheleTheberge 4 жыл бұрын

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@johnster02 3 жыл бұрын

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@elliealcala1897 5 жыл бұрын

Now I have canvas paper, can I still varnish on canvas paper? Because I have this painting I did 2 days ago and I want to varnish it before I frame it

@harshalrajput5333 5 жыл бұрын

what are the alternatives for varnish? there's a paper that is applied instead of varnish to protect paintings but I don't know what that paper is called.

@teakitfox 9 жыл бұрын

I am new to painting in acrylics and I paint on canvas board Would I still need to use an isolation coat when it's completed and a varnish on top to preserve the piece? Also would it be better to paint on canvas instead of a canvas board in terms of preservation?

@MicheleTheberge 7 жыл бұрын

Panna CD Canvas board because of the acids in the cardboard is not as archival as canvas or wood panel would be.

@MicheleTheberge 7 жыл бұрын

Panna CD in terms of varnishing, you would follow the same procedures for any acrylic painting you'd like to preserve.

@paulallentaylor6034 3 жыл бұрын

Michele, I have messaged you regarding acrylic on raw watercolor paper. I have another question. I have a painting that has sealed the paper with many layers of paint, thus the work is looking more like is on a panel. The surface is somewhat rough so the heavy body paints tend to drag out. I could finish this with open acrylics as they are softer and more workable. They have to cure a month before varnish. However, I have applied a layer of acrylic gloss varnish thinking I would have a smoother surface to continue working. Here's the question: How long should I wait before I start to apply paint to this varnish? Is it the same 24-72 hours? If so, I have shut myself off from working this piece for a time. Thanks for your advice Michele. Paul

@inkythinker 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Michele, your videos are wonderful. I have some questions for you: I currently have some golden products -- Can you use Golden self-leveling or soft gloss gels as the isolation coat, or do you absolutely need the liquitex matt varnish (non-soluvar)? Also for the final varnish, can golden archival spray varnish substitute for the soluvar? I actually prefer liquitex products when I can get them so if there are equivalents to those products would be great to know. ... Again thank you so much for sharing and teaching. :)

@MicheleTheberge 9 жыл бұрын

inkythinker Best to contact Golden about the uses of those products. I woudn't know for sure. I know they have an equivalent varnish to the soluvar. They have some great info on their website about varnishing you can check out.

@inkythinker 9 жыл бұрын

Michele Theberge ok Thank you Michele! Still love your videos (and art), keep on! Cheers :)

@MicheleTheberge 9 жыл бұрын

inkythinker Thank you! Your encouragement and appreciation help!

@dorindabalchin903 2 жыл бұрын

This is so informative, thank you. I took up painting a couple of years ago and want to try to sell some this year (my New Years Resolution for 2022!🙂) I like wildlife painting (acrylic). I know it's cheeky to ask, but would you recommend gloss or matt for fur and feathers? Thanks.

@MicheleTheberge 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dorinda! That's not cheeky to ask! It really depend so much on the painting. Normally those materials in real life would be matte and not glossy. But when I think of some of the amazing Dutch old master paintings those have a high gloss varnish. So definitely test something out on some thing that is just a little scrap or sample. You get to decide what you think looks best.

@jmtd73 5 жыл бұрын

How do I get rid of streaks Mark's from when I varnished with a brush?

@julieborder2600 5 жыл бұрын

Try using a foam brush next time....no streaks

@loridavis-sandoval2878 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@loridavis-sandoval2878 10 ай бұрын

You saved me😀

@MicheleTheberge 9 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for the super. Thanks. That is so much appreciated. Happy painting to you!

@polinagivago 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Michele, thank you so much for all these very clear technical explications and for all these tips that you give, they are so precious for me! I'm so glad that I found your channel! Could you please clarify me regarding the steps that I should do to varnish a mixed media painting on paper? As my principal media I use acrylics, both soft and oil pastels, some Posca and Molotow markers and china ink. It seems that the most tricky media to varnish happen to be the soft and oil pastels. After watching your video, I would say that I have to put a gloss varnish in spray to seal the mixed media (isolation coat), and to finish I should put a Matt or Gloss Soluvar, because it is remouvable. But will it really be removable from pastels? Should I put some Fixatif before putting the isolation coat? And finally, are all theses steps doable and useful if the artwork is on paper? If I leave some bold paper areas, should they also be varnished? Looking forward for your precious piece of advice. Sincerely, Polina

@MicheleTheberge 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you have understood the directions exactly. The paper will discolor from the varnishes if that is a concern for you. In my experience it makes the paper yellow slightly. And I think putting a fixative on the pastels prior to the spray isolation coat is an excellent idea. I would do a test of all this on a scrap as I suggested in the video I believe. Keep a small piece of paper next to you as your are working, wipe your brushes on it and use all the media you listed here. Then test all the fixative and varnishing steps before attempting your irreplaceable artwork! Good luck!

@polinagivago 3 жыл бұрын

@@MicheleTheberge thank you very much, Michele, for a so rapid answer! I appreciate your videos a lot! Thank you for sharing all this precious information !

@katpaints 9 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your video, as I arrived am here after doing watercolors for many years, and decorative painting before that. I did a lit of wood pieces and varnished them, but I have done few canvases. I am curious about varnishing something like your sample in red that has both a matte and gloss surface. I love the look and would like to know how to retain both finishes after varnishing.

@rebeccaprough4660 9 жыл бұрын

Good video - thanks Kathleen! :)

@katpaints 9 жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed her other videos, too. It is fascinating to watch and listen as she works. Pouring medium was interesting. Now to get some panels to try it on....

@rebeccaprough4660 9 жыл бұрын

Kathleen Roush I will have to search out some more tonight - I love watching this kind of thing! :)

@MicheleTheberge 9 жыл бұрын

Kathleen - so glad this was useful to you! I'll be having a short follow up to this video coming out soon!

@katpaints 9 жыл бұрын

Fun, Michelle! I've been trying to find my way from watercolors to acrylics - kind of mental therapy after being sick with sepsis... and I am feeling stymied - mostly because I am tired a lot. I am surprised how my creative daring has disappeared. I'm trying to force it - but am realizing that my cluttered room/studio is the biggest problem. I have dabbled in a lot of things and that means I've too much stuff. I have really enjoyed your videos - and seeing open studio space!