Do This Before Giving a Painting to Your Client! (Part 2)

[@redge9158]

I love your work and that you were so gracious about suggestions from viewers. Thank you for sharing!

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

Thank you :)

[@judymotley9319]

Very helpful. I have only used Retouch varnish which has worked well. Thank you for all the great information. Great painting also.

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@jerrydebaca8697]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Lots of great ideas here. One thing about the string.... maybe get a lighter and melt the frayed ends of the strings to make them nice and neat before taping them?

[@PerroDimeShift]

Thank you! Beautiful work!

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

Thanks! :)

[@nikkiswenson54]

Thank you! It is helpful and kind of you to share a beautiful way to frame and prepare Art for a client.

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

@@nikkiswenson54 thanks! I'm really happy that it was helpful :)

[@kassendek4777]

Thank you, George. This is the part that nobody tells you about.

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

You're welcome :)

[@galyazastava8825]

Thank you so much! Such helpful tips!

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks :)

[@arhodes2866]

Thank you so much. Haven’t sold anything yet but good to see how to frame it. Beautiful painting

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

Thank you :)

[@galyazastava8825]

And also huge thanks for the links!

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

You're welcome :)

[@pablo_p_art]

That's like gift from gods: varnish, that can applied when touch dry, but is permanent too... Following your guide, I stick certificate at the back of painting, I love it that way. Are you use gesso all around the panel? Interesting idea... Lovely painting and great video!

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

Thank you! Yes I gessoed all the way around the panel. I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@hijayang4416]

Thank you. Great tips!

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

You're welcome :)

[@tomandgerit.2157]

Thanks George. This is a very helpful video. What do you think about using wire instead of string on the back?

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful. Wire is good too I just find that string is a bit easier to attach myself.

[@Canttakethatback]

Amazing video, for retouch varnish, does it stay sticky for long? The bottle states to only use it as a temporary varnish after leaving your painting to dry for 2-3 months, is that actually true or just a broad precaution ? (Reference for this notice is the brand talens)

[@GeorgeFrederickThomas]

Thanks! It depends on the brand you use, I've used re-touch varnish that has dried in a few days and can be applied to touch dry paint. If you're varnishing a finished painting I'd recommend Gamvar varnish as it is a permanent varnish which can be applied to a touch dry painting.