What do I do wrong? Before I ruin my first 10 ft by 4 ft acrylic portrait mural of 2 endoscopists could you advise on my varnish coat. Thanks for your kind words on the website, so pleased youre finding the articles helpful, have a fab Christmas! Specific situation: acrylic paint on canvas. Will. One question what would you use as an isolation coat if you were working with ATELIER products? Do you recommend I change my habits? Hi Devon, Liquitexs website is actually one of those where you can see how they define any difference between a medium and a varnish: if you look here youll see they offer a medium and varnish in addition to their actual final picture varnish, Soluvar. It dries clear and is permanent. Take a picture with the white paper or grey card every time the light changes and youll be able to adjust in a photo editing app. Will. The main difference is that the Matte Varnish is formulated to preserve paint film clarity, by using less matting agents in the formulation. It might be in this scenario an acrylic permanent non-removable varnish fits the job. Matte Medium prolongs drying time, preventing paint from drying up in the tube too quickly. The area with more glaze shows a lot of sheen. Thanks for this, and many other wonderful articles, Will! Love your site, just got engrossed in it for a couple of hours. Winsor & Newtons entry gives a satinyfinish with one coat, or it can be layered to create your desired effect. Today well briefly cover the following uses: glazing, pre-painting, decoupage, sealing and image transfer. Get our latest stories in the feed of your favorite networks. 3. Choose from 4-, 8-, 16-,32-, or 128-ounce containers. Can I use any varnish on the painting? I was a student of Frederick Taubes in the 40s -50s and he made me very conscious of the chemical contents of any varnish Just wondering. Yes, I used oil first then the acrylic medium gel, Usually you would have an acrylic base and then an oil paint ontop due to the differences in drying time and the lack of adhesion of the acrylic medium onto the oil surface. This aids in a more even application of Liquitex Soluvar Varnish and protects the painting if the Liquitex Soluvar Varnish needs to be removed. Im so happy to have found you. 3- The brief method of applying this. Paint over them? Heres an article on applying an isolation coat that goes through the materials and brushes I use. Simply scroll down and request it in the comments! Artists use this medium to create fluid acrylic / pour paintings with a glass like finish. Once again thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my question. It also extends the drying time of your paints, so blending of colors is easier. Lois. Is there a preferable sweet spot? If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, ARTNews may receive an affiliate commission. Could you help me out by sending me a to the point information or the reply to my questions as asked below: 1- I would like to know the brand keeping in view a cheaper price, like Liquitex or Golden, which is better please? but what is a stain? Also, how soon after spraying the varnish can I ship the piece? S, Hi Sonia, by its nature, a matte varnish will always give a slightly lighter black than if you used a gloss varnish. Hope youre doing well, the best way to apply a varnish with glitter is to lightly apply a spray varnish, or you can incorporate the varnish with a layer of soft gel gloss that will act as a glue to the glitter. Read on. Hope this helps, Will, Thanks so much Will, This helps a lot and makes me feel much better. Subscribe today and save! I must missed something. Thanks! I was wondering if this was accurate? Then you can paint over with either a waterbased or solvent based varnish. It helps to prevent cracking and warping when working with thick layers of paint. Very informative, thank you! Or would spraying be easier? Ive been sent a Golden soft gel medium in SEMI gloss. Happy Christmas and wishing you continued success in 2014. :-). Thanks Lynda, and a Merry Christmas to you! I recently varnished an acrylic abstract painting with Liquitex High Gloss varnish (undiluted), and I did not do a good job. Thanks Terri, pleased it helped, Happy New Year! I try to read couple time, but I dont seem to find you talking about removable varnish which is the kind you preferred? You can refer to my mixed media flower tutorial for more details on collaging techniques. Merry Christmas! There are retarder mediums, impasto gel mediums, flow control mediums etc etc. One common issue is how the paints dry quickly and do not allow for much time for other layers to be added. document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2012-2023 Will Kemp Art School | All rights reserved |. I just completed a painting for my musician ex. Am I expecting too much, or should I apply more coats? or is there something you recommend using with the atelier interactive, cheers Will. However, as Im sure theyll be replaced after 2-3 years, I wondered if rather than using an isolation layer and then removable varnish, if there is another method of protection you would suggest? Cheers, Will, Hi Will, I need some help. Matte Medium enhances the flow and control of acrylic paint. 8- how many coats? Will, Hi, Will ~ Im still following your work after years of inspiration. 6. Just take care not to let them overheat as you pour hot wax into them. Is it better to use gloss first and satin over that? Many of the Impressionists preferred not to varnish at all. Going over a nearly dry section of the isolation coat with your brush. I 1st discovered your artist vocabulary list which is so welcome and helpful. How to Paint a Moonlit Harbour: Step-by-Step Painting Tutorial, How to Paint a Moka Coffee Pot with Acrylics, New Still Life Peaches Acrylic Painting Course, Thought Id add a little sugar to go with the co, Painting inspiration from some epic coffee we had, Women in Blue Reading a Letter However, adding matte medium to your paint at the same ratio that you would water will reduce the sheen and create a nice flat finish. 664 likes, 20 comments - Eric Skotnes (@zoueh_skotnes) on Instagram: "FOR THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE A few of us in the art community have worked together to create a set ." However, I didnt dilute it with water. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, my question is what varnish or protection do I put on a painting with both acrylic and oil? Grab a brew and start creating your own stunning masterpieces today! A couple of wraps over and the canvas will be well protected. Most of the time, I would then mix a bespoke solvent-based varnish by adding matte varnish to a gloss varnish. Thank you for the whole Package, full of useful information on the varnish topic. I would like to accentuate the vividness and depth of the colors and textures, like a wet effect but without it shining crazy. As you know I have started in acrylics not so long time ago and you are so helpful. You'll open up a jar or can of the varnish, dip the paintbrush in and gently rub it across the surface your reborn. It helps to smooth out texture that is too rough or grainy. Likewise, Matte Varnish may be mixed with the acrylic color, however, it will not reduce color sheen to the degree that Matte Medium will., Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total), This topic has 5 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated. This will have an effect similar to adding water and lightening the color. 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. What do you think? A little bit of water can be used together with pouring medium but not instead of pouring medium. However, its a personal call as I appreciate some of our paintings end up on the neighbours wall. If you dont want to varnish you could apply a gloss top coat that contains UV protection that will help with the lightfastness of colours. 1. I look forward to the oil painting one, as well. 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. Thank you! You can usually paint your varnish straight onto the paint layer without the need for an isolation coat. You could try a test piece to see if youre happy with the aesthetic vs smooth surface. In essence it would be like putting down an isolation coat, and then another isolation coat that you had mixed in some polymer varnish ontop of that. I would be tempted to do a test run, even on a piece of cardboard, just so you can get used to the feel and the flow of the size. Will, Been reading through years of this treasure trove (which it totally is), and learned a lot. In an ideal world, I would have a matte finish to my paintings too. The last consideration is archival qualities. How can I be sure it hasnt been sitting there for three years? I paint in acrylics and dont varnish them, but am wondering if I should for protective reasons. This is all a bit ahead of me, however very welcome and I love learning all you offer. Hi Ambalika, depending on the paper used, white coloured pencil wont show very well on a giclee, but you can use pastels, heres a video on embellishing giclee with pastel you might find of interest. It's all about trying things out and finding what you like and what works for your method of painting. My question is that the Giclee print of my photograph on archival paper didnt turn out as expected. I plan on doing some test runs but before I go to the trouble, they are probably 35-40 years old, I just wondered if these have a shelf life that I should be aware of. It might be a good question for the oil and wax forum, who have much more experience using cold wax. this looked pretty easy to me and I hate breathing in varnish fumes when spraying and the N95 masks always make me wonder if I am adequately protected. Currently, I painted an 8 ft. campaign sign, acrylic on a wooden sliding door. Then leave it to dry for 24 hours so I can assess the level of sheen that best suits the painting colours and the environment in the painting will hang (if its a specific commission). Will. Could a painting that large be wax varnished and polished effectively? Youre welcome Patricia, thanks for your kind words. Is this the wrong product to be using for this purpose? I have found your site to be informative and encouraging for myself as I am new to this beautiful hobby. Hi Will, Your website is so informative, really interesting to browse through! Is it essential that it be varnished or can I display on a shelf as is? Cheers! Thanks again! I am a new painter and I paint using acrylics on canvas. 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. Can you please, please tell me why they make permanent varnish? Or is there a varnish that is absolutely matt? The problem is a kind of leaves with velvety and porous texture that absorb part of the varnish, leaving stains when dry. Thanks for any help. Let the layer dry before adding additional layers. Matthijs from the Netherlands(: Hi Matthijs, you could try using a varnish like Gamvar from Gamblin paints than can be applied oils when the surface is touch dry. How would you see it? Hi Susan, pleased youve been finding the articles of interest. Hi Susan, yes its a nice varnish. Thank you. Today, Im going to talk to about my go-to medium: matte. This article will examine how the matte medium can be combined with acrylic paint to enrich your painting experience. Wouldnt it be okay to just use the isolation coat (gloss medium mixed with water)? help asap. The boy had a little varnish left over and decided to give me the benefit of it. Although Goldens matte medium is higher priced than average, a little goes a long way. Youre welcome Sarah, hope the project goes well. I truly am an amateur as you can see in my etsy store, but just need your advice. Both of those buys are excellent products, the Acrylic liquid glazing gloss is perfect for applying thin glazing layers to your paintings, but is not needed for the varnish part of the painting. The biggest drawback with MSA Varnishes is that they must be thinned before use, with full-strength spirits. 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. I have yet to ask them why they only stock permanent. 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. In this free online video class, youll paint a stunning floral still life while mastering essential acrylic techniques.Join FREE Now . Lately I have been exploring with watercolors on different materials. Its a fairly easy process that involves matte medium, distilled water and a picture printed with a laser printer. I have been trying to search for that type of information for ages without success! Whether you simply want a matte finish or are looking to play around with several effects, we have recommendations for some of the top acrylic matte mediums (and one matte varnish). ALSO CONSIDERUtrecht Acrylic Matte MediumFor those on a budget, Utrecht offers a consistent, reliable product at an entry-level price. Still, with all the colour intensity, a gloss varnish delivers.but I said in an ideal world because, with varnish, its always a compromise between aesthetic ideals and chemical limitations. Traditionally varnishes were applied to keep paintings protected from all the dust, dirt, smoke etc.. in the atmosphere. Using a brush or a sponge, cover the paper (or other surface) with even layers of the medium. As a comparison, gloss varnishes dry almost 100% transparent and satin somewhere between the two. Youd probably also be able to get away with a polymer varnish on that size. Due to the nature of the pieces you could apply a final picture varnish straight onto the canvas without an isolation coat. Can I use white color pencil on it? So the base coat is somewhat hardened before getting painted on top of it. Cheers, Will. As a removable varnish an isolation coat can help with varnish application and removing/replacing the varnish layer in the future, this is from the Liquitex website: Apply 1-2 coats of Liquitex Gloss Varnish as an isolation barrier. Try watered-down acrylic paint instead if you do not want to mix your regular acrylic paints with matte medium. As a beginnner, i am growing with confidence as well as being inspired. Goldens matte medium is extra smooth, which makes it easy to mix with any acrylic. Many artists use acrylic paint to create works of art. Hi Will I want to enter my art work into competition and need to photograph them, put on an isolation coat and the varnish and also want to frame a couple. Im looking at converting it into mixed media. Once dry, your paint will have a soft matte finish. No, a sponge tends to cause froth and bubbles in the isolation coat but can be used when applying certain water-based varnishes. I have always used Grumbacher spray finishes on my acrylic paintings. I am getting ready to varnish a commissioned painting (acrylic). Different mediums and gels also have different finishes, and on top of that, acrylic paint changes in sheen depending on how much water is added to the paint. The only issue was it went grey over time. In addition, varnishes on works created using Gouache, water colour and drawing cannot be removed. Just substitute a little matte medium in place of some water when youre mixing up your paint and see what happens! Will. Thank you so much for your informative information about vanishes and why do so and why not. You can also mix your own sheen by combing gloss and matte varnishes. Acrylic paint, by its very nature, is quite a soft material. One question: if ones objective is to have a nearly gloss finish on ones acrylic painting, would the isolation coat you recommend be enough to suffice? You might find this article of interest that goes into different approaches (including wax) specifically for watercolours. Is it ok to roll the canvas after letting the varnish dry? Why, I wondered, would he want to varnish his painting? I apply thin coats, sometimes 3 or 4, always assessing whether Im happy with the level of sheen/colour saturation compromise when its dry. 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. I understand the differences, I just dont understand why they make and sell permanent varnish. Would you be so kind as to explain what a part is? Hi Bev, yes the acrylic gesso will be safe to varnish over, pleased youve been enjoying the site. What do I get for the actual varnish, if it is different than the products I listed above. But I appreciate for aesthetic reasons glass isnt always ideal, you might be interested to have a read through this article on the considerations and options when varnishing a watercolour. Sign up now to get the latest posts, news about products & art inspiration straight to your inbox. Hi Shirley, Pleased you found the article of interest, your painting sounds like the perfect candidate! Especially lately I use a lot of glaze technic,little paint, lots liquin. These varnishes are not removable, and are usually called something like a varnish medium. Its quite a lot of extra effort. 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