I was taught that the final brush strokes should be vertical because gallery lighting is always from above and the brush strokes would be less apparent if they are vertical.
Yes, me too. Final laying off strokes are best done gently, evenly and vertically. Would never pour varnish onto the surface either, but load the brush normally and work from top to bottom. Seems difficult to cover the canvas evenly if you pour it all in one spot, and difficult to judge the amount of varnish needed. Don't like the use of the cheap stubby brush either; varnish brushes tend to have very long hairs to allow a gentle spread, and though quite wide, are thin so that not too much material is applied for each brushful of varnish. This is a damned excellent channel for so many reasons, but have to disagree almost throughout on this one. Gamblin have a video on how to do it correctly.
Can you put glossy varnish on top of matte???🙏Someone please help because I’ve already done a coat with matte varnish and I don’t like it.. it’s also a bit streaky so I’m hoping that the next coat will fix it if I buy a foam brush
Something to consider... Perhaps try using a foam brush to do it. It eliminates brush strokes and hairs and gives a more even coat. In the event of having too much varnish, I find it will generally absorb excess and help with consistency and thickness. The only time I've found this too be less effective is over heavily textured oil paintings; even then, it's more a matter of a lighter touch and a little more patience. Thanks for the great video.
I use sponge brushes, too, to apply varnish to my paintings and it helps have less lines and more even coats. Also, less bubbles, if, bubbles happen. I would never use a bristle brush to do varnishing with.
I was having crazy ocd watching him use such a crappy brush to varnish. I understand that my reaction is excessive and that he is an experienced artist. Thanks for sharing this tip.
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.
As you can see, don't use a hogs hair brush. It creates too many stroke lines and leaves brush hairs in your work. I bought a nice $10 brush (Purdy XL 1") from the local ACE Hardware, for paintings that are 16" x 12" or so. You'll need some brush cleaner and warm soap and water for clean up. 'Cheap' throw-away brushes: Bad for the environment and a waste of money. And I never pour varnish directly onto the painting. Use a jar cover or a plastic dish depending on the size of the work.
For those cheap "china bristol" brushes, its a good idea to pre-wash them using a fine stainless steel brush, combing out all the loose hairs. I buy them by the box, comb and wash them thoroughly going over the entire box before I ever use them. I am probably one of the only people that washes and re-uses them... They have lots of uses in my studio, they get better once they have been used several times, after the loose hairs are gone.
I love paintings that have a gloss finish to them. Thank you for the demo. I have seen many great paintings in local galleries that, in my opinion, were ruined when varnish was applied- major brush strokes left in the varnish, hairs varnished over and left embedded, areas not varnished to the same degree as the rest of the painting. Again, thank you.
Instead of setting the newly varnished painting up on an easel to dry, might you lean it against a wall face down so that dust will not settle on the wet surface?
how long a painting has to dry before applying a varnish? i'm wondering if i can varnish a portrait before christmas (this month)? edi: i found that the drying time is approx. 6 months, if anyone else is curious.
Sir Mark Every time I varnish a finished painting I feel some of the paint removed at Varnishing even I began to panic at Varnishing and prey to no to lose some of the finishing touches on my painting or make fade away Thank you in advance All my love to you from Iraq
Just subscribed to your site. Thanks for the video with easy to follow directions. Question? On an 18x24 size how long before I can expect it to be thoroughly dry after varnishing? Do you only put one coat on? thanks again questio
I have read that often times it is recommended that oil paintings be left to dry for 6 months before varnishing. If you've oiled out the painting, that will add time.
I tend to do the overall first coat and then go over it with another going in one direction across and then using the same varnish coat, going up and down to take out excess varnish until I am satisfied with how it looks. If, u do it with many coats, u tend to drag the coats before it, if, they are still drying or sticky. So one good coat and do what I told u, works well for me.
Can you put glossy varnish on top of matte???🙏Someone please help because I’ve already done a coat with matte varnish and I don’t like it.. it’s also a bit streaky so I’m hoping that the next coat will fix it if I buy a foam brush
How important is it to wait 6 months to a year before varnishing? everywhere I read it says you must always wait such a ong time before doing it. What woud happen?
I ask myself, should you necessarily seal a painting? I don't want to take it off and redo it after a few years 🤔 Acrylic and oil lose the same amount of pigment over the years without varnishing?
I have a problem!! I left my painting to dry for almost 2 weeks and when I applied the varnish now it liquified the paint again and made it blotchy! why did that happen??
Thanks for this video! I do have one question, though--when you say you work in sections for very large paintings, do you mean you let it dry before you move on to the next section? I recently had an unfortunate experience while glazing (with Galkyd)--it was a very large painting, and the glaze didn't dry evenly. :( On a side note, I have found that sponge brushes work really well for varnishing since they don't lose hairs.
ok, I just found this video. Do you recomend better una varnish than other? since I never bought varnish, i will like which is better (brand name) please. Thank you.
+Celia Younger Winsor & Newton Gloss Varnish is what I usually use. Make sure to get the gloss varnish, here is a video demonstrating why: ruclips.net/video/eFxhOajEx-Q/видео.html
+Juan Tarrats I do not oil out paintings before varnishing and do not recommend doing that. I have a video on how to oil out but I only do it to dry areas of a painting that I am still working on, otherwise I just let it dry and varnish it. Also, I do not just wait for it to be dry to the touch, I wait longer, see instructions here: drawmixpaint.com/classes/online/step-10-going-forward.html
Dear sir after using retouchinvarnish and waited to dry for more than 3 weeks ,today I aplied a spry varnish on my canvas ,For no apparent reason random spots on the painting refuse to take the varnish, Kind of like mixing oil and water. I tooked a clean brush and waped the varnish , what I have now is a vanvas with glossy in some where and maat in another, just like there is no varnish in the lights points ,but in on another you can see a glossy shiny sefuce, sir give me an advice I just have 11 day to give it to its owner, what should I do to fix this, thank you anyway
If you’re working in oils, the paint can take a considerable amount of time to dry depending on how many layers you’ve painted and how thick some pieces of the painting are. Also, depending on what kind of paint you use. As the layers dry underneath new paint that’s been applied if the topmost layer is dry and the underneath is still hardening, it can expand or shrink causing your painting to crack. For the most part that is why most artists say wait a few months since your last passage of paint before you varnish. This hopefully insures the paint and varnish will not crack.
Pouring the varnish directly onto the canvas is TERRIBLE advice. It can saturate just enough in that one spot before you spread it all (no matter how fast you work) to make the entire job a mess. ALWAYS DIP YOUR BRUSH INTO THE VARNISH that you've gently poured into a separate bowl.
Something about the process and whats used to remove the varnish from the paint surface thats hard on the paint , I don't think I have ever heard of a restorer after removing the varnish from an old master work re varnishing it with new varnish .
Sounds like it's bad IF you somehow remove the varnish from the painting. And if you happen to know why the varnish would be removed could you tell me ?
as far as I am aware, every time the varnished is removed a new varnish is applied.. every time And I have never heard of a restorer not varnishing a painting after cleaning This sounds exactly opposite of what I know to be true and common practice Not common even absolute standard..
I was taught that the final brush strokes should be vertical because gallery lighting is always from above and the brush strokes would be less apparent if they are vertical.
Yes, me too. Final laying off strokes are best done gently, evenly and vertically. Would never pour varnish onto the surface either, but load the brush normally and work from top to bottom.
Seems difficult to cover the canvas evenly if you pour it all in one spot, and difficult to judge the amount of varnish needed.
Don't like the use of the cheap stubby brush either; varnish brushes tend to have very long hairs to allow a gentle spread, and though quite wide, are thin so that not too much material is applied for each brushful of varnish.
This is a damned excellent channel for so many reasons, but have to disagree almost throughout on this one.
Gamblin have a video on how to do it correctly.
Hey mate what kind of varnish do you use, cheers Graham
Can you put glossy varnish on top of matte???🙏Someone please help because I’ve already done a coat with matte varnish and I don’t like it.. it’s also a bit streaky so I’m hoping that the next coat will fix it if I buy a foam brush
Something to consider... Perhaps try using a foam brush to do it. It eliminates brush strokes and hairs and gives a more even coat. In the event of having too much varnish, I find it will generally absorb excess and help with consistency and thickness.
The only time I've found this too be less effective is over heavily textured oil paintings; even then, it's more a matter of a lighter touch and a little more patience.
Thanks for the great video.
I was about to post that question as I too have too many hairs coming out of my brushes. Glad you posted.
I use sponge brushes, too, to apply varnish to my paintings and it helps have less lines and more even coats. Also, less bubbles, if, bubbles happen. I would never use a bristle brush to do varnishing with.
But does it work for surface with strong textures?
I was having crazy ocd watching him use such a crappy brush to varnish. I understand that my reaction is excessive and that he is an experienced artist. Thanks for sharing this tip.
What a great idea! Thank you!! :)
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.
Varnishing makes such a difference!
As you can see, don't use a hogs hair brush. It creates too many stroke lines and leaves brush hairs in your work. I bought a nice $10 brush (Purdy XL 1") from the local ACE Hardware, for paintings that are 16" x 12" or so. You'll need some brush cleaner and warm soap and water for clean up. 'Cheap' throw-away brushes: Bad for the environment and a waste of money. And I never pour varnish directly onto the painting. Use a jar cover or a plastic dish depending on the size of the work.
That's a beautiful painting!
For those cheap "china bristol" brushes, its a good idea to pre-wash them using a fine stainless steel brush, combing out all the loose hairs. I buy them by the box, comb and wash them thoroughly going over the entire box before I ever use them. I am probably one of the only people that washes and re-uses them... They have lots of uses in my studio, they get better once they have been used several times, after the loose hairs are gone.
Great teaching Mark. Much needed as I have a few of my
Airings that need varnishing
Wtf his method is so thoughtful. Also, his youtube name is a reference to his method, im really impressed of how well thought it is.
I love paintings that have a gloss finish to them. Thank you for the demo. I have seen many great paintings in local galleries that, in my opinion, were ruined when varnish was applied- major brush strokes left in the varnish, hairs varnished over and left embedded, areas not varnished to the same degree as the rest of the painting. Again, thank you.
Hi Mark, Sue D. here. Great video... what a difference varnishing makes! I went out and got the WN glossy and am looking forward to using it.
this is one super realistic painting
Got to mention oiling out first to even the sheen, especially if you use a lot of black as it absorbs more oil than any other pigment.
Instead of setting the newly varnished painting up on an easel to dry, might you lean it against a wall face down so that dust will not settle on the wet surface?
this is a beautiful painting
Thank you for the message God bless you and your family 💖💙🕊️🙏
your channel is very useful! Thank you
ahhh, so satisfying to watch....
Thank's for your generosity. why we varnish and what if we didn't !. thanks a lot , appreciate it.
Superb Video 👌🏻
Very helpful! Thanks!
It would be nice to see the result once it is dry and ready. I am curious about your painting to be honest.
Thank you this was very helpful to me
how long a painting has to dry before applying a varnish? i'm wondering if i can varnish a portrait before christmas (this month)?
edi: i found that the drying time is approx. 6 months, if anyone else is curious.
very helpful video. thank you, what about using spry varnish? wich is beter? thank you
Sir Mark Every time I varnish a finished painting I feel some of the paint removed at Varnishing even I began to panic at Varnishing and prey to no to lose some of the finishing touches on my painting or make fade away
Thank you in advance
All my love to you from Iraq
what's your openion about Grumbacker damar varnish for oil paintings. ?
Thanks this was very helpful.
Just subscribed to your site. Thanks for the video with easy to follow directions.
Question? On an 18x24 size how long before I can expect it to be thoroughly dry after varnishing? Do you only put one coat on?
thanks again
questio
great work
Great job
Everyone's a critic eh?
Regardless of my feelings on the painting, props for making instructive videos Draw Mix Paint
hello, what's a good quality brush to use for oil painting. I have the artist's quality winsor newton paints. Thank you for your great videos!
Do you know if this could be useful in stabilizing the surface of a painting that is starting to flake?
How long does it take for the varnish to dry?
Thank you for the demo. Is there a particular brand you recommend?
If you've painted the sides, would you varnish those too?
Excellent common-sense video. Thank you!
Thanks for the post ; how do you clean the brush after varnishing?
The video mentions only couple months drying time. Is this specific to Geneva brand paints? Most everyone else recommends 5-6 months.
I have read that often times it is recommended that oil paintings be left to dry for 6 months before varnishing. If you've oiled out the painting, that will add time.
Does your paintings need to be dry for months before applying the varnish.
I sold an oil painting and need to varnish it. I got satin polyurethane varnish. Will that be ok?
What do you use for a varnish? What brand?
I used cheap acrylic paint to paint a picture on a canvas, could I still use the gloss without smudging the painted picture
Yes, acrylic once dry is permanent. You can use the same varnish an oil painter uses to varnish your acrylic painting with out harming the painting.
I've also heard painting 3 thin coats of varnish instead of one thick coat is better... any thoughts on that? Just tryna learn.
I tend to do the overall first coat and then go over it with another going in one direction across and then using the same varnish coat, going up and down to take out excess varnish until I am satisfied with how it looks. If, u do it with many coats, u tend to drag the coats before it, if, they are still drying or sticky. So one good coat and do what I told u, works well for me.
Can you put glossy varnish on top of matte???🙏Someone please help because I’ve already done a coat with matte varnish and I don’t like it.. it’s also a bit streaky so I’m hoping that the next coat will fix it if I buy a foam brush
How important is it to wait 6 months to a year before varnishing? everywhere I read it says you must always wait such a ong time before doing it.
What woud happen?
How much should I use for a 24”x 36” canvas?
I ask myself, should you necessarily seal a painting? I don't want to take it off and redo it after a few years 🤔 Acrylic and oil lose the same amount of pigment over the years without varnishing?
I have a problem!! I left my painting to dry for almost 2 weeks and when I applied the varnish now it liquified the paint again and made it blotchy! why did that happen??
Thanks for this video! I do have one question, though--when you say you work in sections for very large paintings, do you mean you let it dry before you move on to the next section? I recently had an unfortunate experience while glazing (with Galkyd)--it was a very large painting, and the glaze didn't dry evenly. :(
On a side note, I have found that sponge brushes work really well for varnishing since they don't lose hairs.
What do you think about satin vanish?
ok, I just found this video. Do you recomend better una varnish than other? since I never bought varnish, i will like which is better (brand name) please. Thank you.
+Celia Younger Winsor & Newton Gloss Varnish is what I usually use. Make sure to get the gloss varnish, here is a video demonstrating why: ruclips.net/video/eFxhOajEx-Q/видео.html
Will you varnish a painting with a lot of impasto?
Thanks so much for this video! How do you clean the brush and jar afterwards?
: )
I'd like to know that, too, but, looks like the only answer you've gotten in 3 years is a smiley face, whatever THAT means.
This video says mineral spirits first, then dishwashing liquid and water.
ruclips.net/video/4VdED4URytY/видео.html
I would just toss the brush and jar once they are both dry.
Brutal technique there.
Does this varnish turn yellow over time? Would anyone recommend a varnish that prevents oil paintings from turning yellow? Thank you
Gamvar
So I have heard that it is necessary to wait for 6 to 12 month before varnishing, is that true?
Success - yeah but if you use Gamvar you can paint it when it’s dry to the touch. Gamvar is the only varnish I know of that’s breathable btw
Was that painting done with Geneva paints? I understood that Geneva paints was giving a gloss uniform finish???!!!
is varnish important?
What’s the brand of varnish ?
after ur done with the painting do u oil it up again before u varnish it mounths later or jut wait till tge last painting layer is dry.
+Juan Tarrats I do not oil out paintings before varnishing and do not recommend doing that. I have a video on how to oil out but I only do it to dry areas of a painting that I am still working on, otherwise I just let it dry and varnish it. Also, I do not just wait for it to be dry to the touch, I wait longer, see instructions here: drawmixpaint.com/classes/online/step-10-going-forward.html
Thanks
What happens if i varnish my painting only after 2 months or less? What is the worst can happen?
u will dilude the undried colours and you wont be bale to fix it, cuz they will be stuck under varnish
@@Quitarstudent I thought since back side of canvas isnt varnished those colors would still dry in time?
@@alchemist1202 they would dry eventually
How do vanish a huge canvas(150X150cm) evenly?
In sections and spraying could work for you better than brushing.
Cut to the chase: you put a thin layer varnish on the dry painting. Done!
May I know the company of the varnish paint you are using and which ones are good to use .
+mdcoolify You will find all of this information on my supply list at the top of this web page: www.drawmixpaint.com/
+Draw Mix Paint Thank you so much
Dear sir after using retouchinvarnish and waited to dry for more than 3 weeks ,today I aplied a spry varnish on my canvas ,For no apparent reason random spots on the painting refuse to take the varnish, Kind of like mixing oil and water. I tooked a clean brush and waped the varnish , what I have now is a vanvas with glossy in some where and maat in another, just like there is no varnish in the lights points ,but in on another you can see a glossy shiny sefuce, sir give me an advice I just have 11 day to give it to its owner, what should I do to fix this, thank you anyway
I varnished a painting for the first time almost a week ago and it still feels tacky. Is this normal?
Probably you are in a humid environment. That will make a big difference in drying time.
Can I varnish a painting without taking it out of frames ?
I don't think that would be a good idea because you would end up with huge mounds of varnish along the edges of your painting.
Why can't you just let the varnished painting dry flat?
what type of varnish are you using?
Batool that's Windsor & Newton
@@ClaversOdhiamboArt Winsor-Newton
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Loved the video but why do we need to wait for months before applying the varnish?
If you’re working in oils, the paint can take a considerable amount of time to dry depending on how many layers you’ve painted and how thick some pieces of the painting are. Also, depending on what kind of paint you use. As the layers dry underneath new paint that’s been applied if the topmost layer is dry and the underneath is still hardening, it can expand or shrink causing your painting to crack. For the most part that is why most artists say wait a few months since your last passage of paint before you varnish. This hopefully insures the paint and varnish will not crack.
Idk why but i cried while watching lol
What does "varnishing a painting" actually do? Why does it look like you're cleaning dirty glass when you varnish a painting?
Mark I would like to have your e-mail address?? I want to send you my painting!
I would use a sponge brush not a bristle brush too many pieces would come off
Hill
So, what did the painting look like when dried? U didn't show that.
will oil color mix each other when use varnish.
if the oil isn't dry enough it will get mixed
if all oil paint must be varnished??
+maha m.h yes, to keep the color of the paint and to protect the paint.
maha m.h you
Is that elephant from world market?
Is that toxic ?)
Pouring the varnish directly onto the canvas is TERRIBLE advice. It can saturate just enough in that one spot before you spread it all (no matter how fast you work) to make the entire job a mess. ALWAYS DIP YOUR BRUSH INTO THE VARNISH that you've gently poured into a separate bowl.
This has NEVER happened to me in 15+ years and I varnish my paintings in this way every time. Wait until the paint has cured and varnish. That's it.
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An art restorer who worked on many master works says do not varnish your paintings .
MINE RAT PRODUCTIONS why ?
Something about the process and whats used to remove the varnish from the paint surface thats hard on the paint , I don't think I have ever heard of a restorer after removing the varnish from an old master work re varnishing it with new varnish .
Sounds like it's bad IF you somehow remove the varnish from the painting. And if you happen to know why the varnish would be removed could you tell me ?
as far as I am aware, every time the varnished is removed a new varnish is applied..
every time
And I have never heard of a restorer not varnishing a painting after cleaning
This sounds exactly opposite of what I know to be true and common practice
Not common even absolute standard..
nothing special.
Very helpful thank you!