Normally i do not comment on youtube videos... But i have to say something... i truely believe that you are a gifted artist and every time i look at your paintings i feel like i am in heaven..... which is really strange and interesting at the same time... and i do believe that it has to do with you... i am pretty sure you have a beautiful heart and a pure soul...please allow me to thank you for sharing your beautiful and amazing paintings with us... and i wish you all the best thank you :) regards
@PaintingwithJane7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Your comment really brightened my day. Thank you, friend
@dianehansma17254 жыл бұрын
You are sweet to share things with others at no cost for those who can't afford lessons. Love your work~~~you inspire me and at 65, loss of loved ones is difficult~~but watching videos from those who chose to share, makes my sad heart happy. I'm just learning about abstract using acrylics and it makes me so happy and excited to learn. Thank you and Bless your sweet heart. Warm greetings from Canada!
@janleia8 жыл бұрын
when I first started varnishing I watched so many videos about it and all gave me the one coat vertical, one coat horizontal and repeat... I ruined so many paintings, then I tried this technique and it was easy and perfect! no streaks, no nothing! I wish I've seen this video before! thanks
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Janell! I'm so glad it was helpful to you. Yeah, I've heard people say that before, but I also find that one direction is best. For gesso, I do like to crisscross the brush strokes to avoid having lines, but I don't think that works for varnish.
@hiddenvanguard33377 жыл бұрын
Oh man i didnt even know you were supposed to varnish. I just started painting and posting my paintings. i will definitly look into getting varnish. Especially once i start doing canvases
@PaintingwithJane7 жыл бұрын
That's ok! There's always something new to learn :)
@sarman19627 жыл бұрын
thank you! I 5 month as started painting, your all lessons I like best. Easy to understand, you explain everything.....really good!!!
@FordChick736 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I have several paintings and nobody ever said anything about varnishing them before. I'll go back now and varnish the ones I want to keep, so THANK YOU for this tutorial. This is excellent.
@sharinelatanarayan48044 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks. I will now use it on my paintings.
@sheilapurvis2 жыл бұрын
I’ve just started painting on canvases - and wasn’t sure it needed varnishing. I do now - and I think Matt would be better for me too. I love that painting with the lady in red with umbrella. Given me ideas for future paintings. Thank you!! 💖
@micheller.4 жыл бұрын
ten times more helpful than all the other varnish videos I just tried to watch. haha Thank you!
@PaintingwithJane4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 💛
@Wingz777a8 жыл бұрын
This cleared up many questions for me re varnishing. Thanks so much for doing this video. :)
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Barbara Huber You're welcome, Barbara! Thank you for watching
@Lenore00716 күн бұрын
Thank you Jane! Very helpful ❤🎉
@CruDeniseKrammer7 жыл бұрын
Hey Jane, I'm from Brazil, living in Germany, loving your videos! Thanks a lot! More of the gray scaled paintings with a color jumping out like this one, I love this style!
@PaintingwithJane7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@dianenoblett60544 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this lesson on varnishing, much appreciated!
@caystamps79158 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very useful video. I appreciate the succinct instruction.
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome, Cay!
@janetadams58293 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice! I am a beginner in this & am loving every minute of it. Thank you for sharing additional information that is needed for the preservation of my paintings. I hope to find more videos by you as I love your instructional method. Thanks again!
@frankiereed69427 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the instructions on varnishing and painting the sides of a canvas. Very helpful.
@susangreen40925 жыл бұрын
I varnished the only painting I have done that I feel is frame worthy...I used Liquidtex gloss varnish..Oh my...I have student grade paints still and the cardinal was a little flat but the varnish really made a difference......Thank you! Thank you!
@tinahuestis69316 жыл бұрын
You are so helpful Jane. Thank you for this video!
@angelamaxwell598 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I've used gloss medium and varnish by Liquitex and I love it and I've also used spray but I have to go outsid because of the fumes!
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+angela maxwell True, that's a downside of using a spray varnish. I'll try some out soon, though :)
@SpiritAscending3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jane. I’m ordering some Liquitex Matte Varnish and will start varnishing my paintings from now on. This was very helpful. 💖🌹
@mzbrazell8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jane, for these varnishing tips! I have my paintings hanging all over the house and now I know how to protect them! 💕
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!!
@waynegibson10238 жыл бұрын
You are the one who has inspired me to go go go learn learn learn THANKS , Wayne G
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Wayne Gibson Wonderful, Wayne!! Never stop :D
@angelwings7930 Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen recommendations to first spray the surface with varnish then use liquid. The spray will prevent damage from overworking with a brush. The person used matte spray and then gloss liquid. I supposed they did a two-part varnish because they prefer liquid varnish and the spray was only to avoid overworked areas with the liquid.
@CYtraveler8 жыл бұрын
hello jane! thank you for the tips! i have never varnished any of my paintings and i always wondered how to do it,and do it right! thanks to you my questions are now answered! keep the good work!
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+με λενε χρηστο Thank you so much! I'm so glad this was helpful to you
@homeboy483 жыл бұрын
Hi Jane! Should I use an isolation coat prior to applying varnish on acrylic painting on canvas? Thank you!
@cheryljantz9001 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jane! Very helpful! 👍🏻✅🤩
@karinagrewe58756 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful artist and teacher.
@Valeriearts28 жыл бұрын
This was very informative, I have done some acrylic painting but wasn't sure about the whole varnishing thing, now it makes sense.
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Val Bisson Good! I'm glad I could help, Val :)
@zackbrandenburg32277 жыл бұрын
I love the Misty Green tree painting on the top right corner. any chance there will be a video?
@MakaOKeAkua5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you answered my questions about varnishing a painting.
@ERTH13446 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your beautiful inspiration videos.
@patricianorman66647 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I had bought Minwax polyurethane to use on my paintings but since I know that Liquitex makes a varnish and they are a paint company, I will buy that and keep the Minwax for other home projects! Thanks a bunch! Pat
@gerrywaters41757 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much... you sure have painting so much fun.. I have already sold 2.. thank you!!!
@cathytully90298 жыл бұрын
Hi Jane...can't wait for your next video! I've been in a slump and couldn't decide what to paint for over a week now. Go figure with all the great videos out there. I'm heading to Phoenix next week so I'm hoping to stop in your town for break...will pop by your gallery to see all the great art you show in the background!!
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Cathy Tully That would be so awesome, Cathy!!!
@cathyburden12507 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jane! As always, a great video. (Just varnished 6 paintings) Love painting with you! 🎨
@trigger2gun8 жыл бұрын
You really are a wealth of information thanks for giving me the courage to try.
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Matt Burt Thank you, Matt!! :)
@retrfdg4 жыл бұрын
should you use an isolation coat prior to varnishing
@anitadasilva37878 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the information. I got a lot of tips from your video. I use quite a bit of black in the paintings I have been doing so now know it is important to varnish them.
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Anita DaSilva Good! I'm glad this was helpful, Anita
@teresacook24868 жыл бұрын
Jane, you are amazing with your teaching! Thankyou
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Teresa Cook Thank you so much, Teresa!
@fatemamoi61766 жыл бұрын
You are sharing with your heart. That all matters love you from UAE
@donaldsherbondy19506 жыл бұрын
Hi Jane, curious about your thoughts on an isolation coat, prior to varnishing.
@michiganpie8 жыл бұрын
I don't paint myself but I do enjoy watching other people do it - your lessons are both entertaining and educational - and also, nice picture of Bill Nye The Science Guy :)
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+michiganpie Thank you! Isn't he great? My bestie, Vanessa does the best portraits ever :)
@user-zp1el6mv4h7 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful! You're a star! Thank you!
@PaintingwithJane7 жыл бұрын
Aaw, thank you so much :)
@skyehenderson88693 жыл бұрын
Love your work!
@hosain_awad7 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend so much good lesson💜
@thethriftychristian825 жыл бұрын
By far the best explanation that I've seen thus far. Thank you for this video!
@PaintingwithJane5 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!!
@michaelalmogela78505 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice
@angiholdread72998 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful...Thank you for all your videos they are very helpful.
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Angi Holdread Thank you, Angi!! And thank you for watching
@palwashaali19066 жыл бұрын
I just found out your Chanel thank you for these tips. I just started varnishing my painting. Need to know, how to clean the varnish-brush after finishing varnishing.? Thank you.
@PaintingwithJane6 жыл бұрын
That's a good question, because it's SO important that you clean your brush properly, especially after varnishing! I typically use warm water and a little castile soap. Scrub the brush in my hand, rinse, and repeat if I feel like it needs it again. Here's a link to a video where I demonstrate my cleaning ritual. I hope it helps! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8egdsmZus2rhnU.htmlm55s
@lisabutler61768 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I saw this tutorial. I didn't know it was necessary.
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Lisa Butler I'm glad I could help, Lisa :D
@jocelynefetterley82305 жыл бұрын
Merçi de l'aide que vous apporter , j'apprécie beaucoup....
@19moore747 жыл бұрын
as always Jane a very informative educational video!!!
@arabicforenglishspeakers31037 жыл бұрын
You are a good teacher thank you sweetheart.
@PaintingwithJane7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Malika
@pamelacass87036 жыл бұрын
so simple..thank u!
@twicebittenthasme55454 жыл бұрын
Love your work! Thank you for sharing!
@PaintingwithJane4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you!
@michaelparry13838 жыл бұрын
Jane, another great tip video. We all appreciate the information you share.
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Michael
@helendenoia68408 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jane ! I needed that info. Your the best!
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Helen DeNoia Thank you, Helen! I'm glad it's helpful to you :D
@debbiesparkes23986 жыл бұрын
Hi Jane.....I truly love your canvas tutorials! Being a beginner, you capture every aspect that I need to know & you make it easy to follow along with that sweet inspiring voice you have! I was wondering if the Mod Podge matte varnish would be okay to use on my first two canvas paintings that I have completed, as that is what I used for my rock painting! Thank you so much for what you do; you are such an inspiration! :)
@jiayiliang17224 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@lokifan507 жыл бұрын
i started painting recently and this helped so much :).
@SusanBishop5558 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I am glad you said about how you use the matte varnish on paintings that are darker. I purchased the same varnish you were using and at first thought I should have gotten the gloss. Now I am glad I did not because I will be more likely to do darker paintings myself. :D
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Susan Bishop Great, Susan! I'm so glad this was helpful to you. Yeah, I don't know too many people who like to use gloss for paintings at all. The glare isn't very flattering, lol.
@MyBinaryLife3 жыл бұрын
this was real helpful cuz i have a painting where the mars black is soooo glossy compared to the rest and its taking focus away from the matte blue which i want to be the focal point. its been bugging me soo bad and i was going to just start painting over it but now i think the varnish will even everything out and make it work :)
@toniraibick44608 жыл бұрын
thanks Jane
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Toni Raibick You're welcome, Toni :)
@carriebrickhouse58118 жыл бұрын
Jane I have heard that if you don't use professional paints that your black silhouttes will often smear if u use liquid varnish. I haven't varnished yet but brough some of the clear spray as well as the liquid. I know u use a lot of black and dark colors so u should definately have some expereince. I assume not but doesn't hurt to ask
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
Hi Carrie! I imagine that's true. However, I've also experience smearing of black paint if I didn't let it fully cure before varnishing. That's why I always wait at least 3 days before I varnish. I've never used spray varnish, but I know a lot of artists who have and prefer the liquid varnish over spray. Give both a try on a practice canvas and see what you like best :)
@monicaterry28295 жыл бұрын
Dude thank you for this video. You totally helped! Right on. I'm going to give it a shot now. 🤙
@michellepatenaude54087 жыл бұрын
I agree with the coments of Haya Yo. Thank you so much.
@narang69828 жыл бұрын
Jane, thanks for sharing !
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+nara ng Thank YOU for watching!
@Jbeautiful667 жыл бұрын
Hello! Your skills are amazing!! My question is, should I varnish even if my painting is not on a canvas?
@emmasawaanmostiero98823 жыл бұрын
Thank you...appreciate it :)
@1000paulineanne8 жыл бұрын
thank you for the info, l had heard about this, thanks once again
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+1000paulineanne Thank you! :D
@kenp6376 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about the spray varnishes? I used one called mod podge acrylic sealer. Is sealer the same thing as varnish?
@PaintingwithJane6 жыл бұрын
Spray varnishes are perfectly fine! I would, however, avoid Mod Podge products for art. It's more for crafts. I've never used their spray sealant, but I know that the regular Mod Podge isn't water resistant. It can get gummy and attract dust over time, and it can also yellow. Windsor and Newton makes a spray varnish that works really well. I use that one if I'm not using brush-on varnish. I hope that helps!
@kathyhasty55194 жыл бұрын
@@PaintingwithJane Do you need that "special mask" when you are using spray Varnish?
@maggiemae357 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing this out Jane! Answers a lot of questions for sure. ;) Have a great day!
@PaintingwithJane7 жыл бұрын
You too
@sharonnorris13597 жыл бұрын
Can you us this varnish on oil paintings also. Love your work and your videos are great
@amandaritzau26028 жыл бұрын
Loved this! So helpful! Thank you
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome, Amanda!!
@amandaritzau26028 жыл бұрын
I have a question after checking out my spray varnish I purchased like a month ago... have an acrylic SEALER (spray). Does NOT say varnish ANYWHERE! Is it the same thing? Or did I totally goof and grab the wrong thing? If so what would a sealer be used for? Thank you in advance!
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
Amanda Ritzau I'm pretty sure it's the same thing. You should be fine :)
@Malik_Hoff5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@MariaCruz-jf6gn8 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Maria Cruz You're welcome! :)
@gattbe56117 жыл бұрын
when your good looks fade,,you will still have ,skill, knowledge , and talent, plus many fans and admirers..I find your presentation skills to be very good..Your voice ,speed of delivery,voice modulation and just plain warmth show thru...thank you for your videos,,very best wishes, Bill
@wendystapleton51307 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such good advice on varnishing, I have always been nervous of doing this. Where can your beautiful artwork be bought? I look at those in the background and those you share with us as you breathe life into them with each brush stroke. Each one is like a a story held fast on canvas and I would love to have a chance of being able to own one. Thank you for such wonderful videos and advice.
@PaintingwithJane7 жыл бұрын
Aw, Wendy, thank you so much!!! I don't have any for sale right this minute, but I'm working on getting some up on my new website. When I do, they'll be at www.paintingwithjane.com
@GailWhimsy8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video!
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Gail Bretz Thank you so much, Gail!
@kathyspiers84388 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jane!!!!
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@Allie-ck2lj4 жыл бұрын
Jane, does varnish get too old to use? My liquitex varnish dried too fast and I had to overwork it to smooth it out. I was caught in a dilemma. There's no expiration date on bottle. Also, instructions state NOT to mix with water, so I guess I can't thin it down. I varnished over a red rose with black background. (I also brushed in both directions which you recommended, NOT TO DO) It was a stunning painting, now I don't know what to do....just leave it alone and call it a learning experience? Thanks. (Oh well, looks like my cat just walked across it.........this is getting better and better! Not my day!) I found this video after I varnished. I was looking online for a solution and your video came up. I've been a subscriber for awhile and have a set of your great brushes which I LOVE! I should have checked with you first!
@ginacardell62198 жыл бұрын
Hi Jane. Love your videos and paintings! You have a great way of making things simple. Can you please advise how best to varnish a painting that has textural elements (eg. Paint mixed with heavy gel mediums for parts of painting). Because of the raised elements in the painting i wonder about how best to varnish and how long to wait for it to cure since it is so thick in areas. Any experience with that? Thanks for your help
@ElizabethKilbride8 жыл бұрын
As always very informative video. I just learned that I should varnish my paintings and was so glad to have found your video to learn more as to the reason why. One would think it was just to sell more medium varnish, but in reality, it helps to protect your work. Keep up the great work Jane. So what's next on the painting schedule? I need to paint more every day. :)
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Elizabeth Kilbride I know what you mean, Elizabeth! I didn't varnish for a long time. But once I noticed the differences in sheen and oxidization, I understood why varnish was important. I have a creepy, foggy forest coming up next week :D
@ElizabethKilbride8 жыл бұрын
Cool can't wait
@shirleyglessner98584 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your instructional video. I have been doing acrylic painting and using Windsor-Newton matte varnish. I put one coat on and leave it to dry for at least one day, then I put a second coat on. Unfortunately, I have stacked some paintings with the painted sides together and they have stuck together even though they have had some time to dry. I wonder how I can prevent this in the future as I may want to mail some of my paintings. I am concerned that I can not mail them with anything touching the painted side. Thank you in advance for your help.
@valsawicki92668 жыл бұрын
Awesome info ... Thanks...!
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Val Sawicki You're welcome, Val :)
@i2iFX_Colleen3 жыл бұрын
do you think putting a workable fixative over a painting would allow you to varnish sooner?
@paulettesmyth37463 жыл бұрын
Is there a special method to varnish a very textural painting that has underlying impasto etc? Or how about one that has collage elements imbedded within it but is primarily acrylic? Thanks.
@RajashekarKrishnaraj4 жыл бұрын
Hi, just a quick question.... my painting is dried for more than 2 weeks and when I applied Liquitex Satin varnish, I noticed it creates peal off effect and that could be because it dries so quick. Could we dilute the varnish with water?
@PaintingwithJane4 жыл бұрын
No, you never want to dilute the varnish with water. Just work in small sections and don't brush over the same area more than once or twice. It may take a couple of coats to get it all covered, and that's fine. Just make sure you let it dry for at least 8 hours between coats and there shouldn't be issues. I hope that helps!
@shradhasreedhar923 жыл бұрын
Most people say it's important to apply an isolated coat before varnishing. Is it okay if you don't do the isolated coat?
@genieoneil68847 жыл бұрын
If you varnish an acrylic painting and then decide you really don't like it, can you gesso over it and paint anew? Love your videos!
@beaulobo70086 жыл бұрын
Varnish Varnish Varnish Great info!
@youyouulf6 жыл бұрын
Very instructive. Thank you, you told me all that I needed to know in a very productive way ;) New Sub!
@PaintingwithJane6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I'm glad I could help :D
@saruman49357 жыл бұрын
Hello Jane I like your videos it's fun to watch always I want to ask you if I want to remove a spray varnish to redo my signature how to remove that spray varnish? Thank you Jane and keep up the good work
@laurelschmitz67508 жыл бұрын
I've been using mod podge instead of varnish...is that wrong? Also, I've been so happy to find you...I just watched for the first time...watching the vid of the raindrops on the window...I love that one...immediately subscribed and am so happy I did...you actually have taught things important to know...your are really good teacher...on the one video about the canvas (repairing dents and stretched out canvas. The art store down the street from where I live has sold me special bottle of liquid to do that...it cost $8.98 a 2 ounce bottle...and didn't even work very well...I wish I had seen your videos then...the water is 78 cents a gallon...lol...Thank you so much for this great tip. I painted a picture for a birthday gift ...her birthday was June 17th and It was past that date so I was in a hurry to give it to her. So I varnished...and I was so upset because I'd worked really hard on the painting. It was of her riding her horse. Well, when I took a final lookover before I left home to give to her...I noticed that had crackled all over as well as took off the top layer of paint right down to the paint used to block in my drawing. Such a heartbreaking thing...but I learned my lesson...thanks for the tip about that too. Now I will not be so impatient.
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
Aaaaw, I bet she still loved it! No, I don't recommend Mod Podge to varnish a painting. Mod Podge isn't water resistant. In my experience, it also yellows after time, and I've even had it become brittle and start flaking. I hope that helps. Thank you so much for your sweet words, Laurel
@PetrikNZ7 жыл бұрын
DO NOT use Modge Podge, it's a glue. When was the last time you baked bread with cement instead of flour? The varnish being used here is an acrylic varnish for acrylic paints. Acrylics bond on a molecular level they're a much different product than that used for oil paintings.
@monalcreates8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Jane! :) Have a wonderful and creative weekend! Hugs
@PaintingwithJane8 жыл бұрын
+Mona L You too, sweet Mona
@harrysaffoldjr.86456 жыл бұрын
You're very liberal with the knowledge you've acquired and applied. I love you and wish you much success Jane!!!
@goldengcm7 жыл бұрын
hi....nice to see every beautiful..can we use wood varnish ......
@dr.pedals95989 ай бұрын
Hi Jane do you use an isolation coat before you varnish your paintings is this necessary please your thoughts would be very helpful thanks great content keep up the good work❤✌
@anitasapra4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. I have never varnished a painting. I did an acrylic painting about 2 years ago, that has come out beautiful, but of course I have not varnished it. Can I varnish it now even though it has been so long? Please let me know thanks.
@PalakPG4 жыл бұрын
Would you suggest varnishing paper paintings also before they are sent for framing?