Varnishing a Watercolor Painting
Wednesday May 9, 2007
Given that artist's quality varnish is created specifically for either acrylic or oil paints, if you varnish a watercolor painting, does it become a mixed media piece of art? Mark Golden (of Golden Paints) says it does, but that's really just an interesting aside in his blog on varnishing a watercolor painting. He looks at what happens to a watercolor painting when you apply acrylic varnish to it, the reasons why anyone would do this, and warns about it being irreversible! Read more about varnishing a watercolor...
See Also:
• How To Varnish a Painting
• Why Varnish an Acrylic or Oil Painting?
See Also:
• How To Varnish a Painting
• Why Varnish an Acrylic or Oil Painting?
Comments
Varnish comes in a spray can. Let’s hit those pastels while we’re at it.
If you must preserve a watercolor painting, how about using water based acrylic—diluted? I have experimented with this and liked the results. More vibrant colors and will not fade or attract dust.
I can’t seem to make the link to the article “varnish a watercolor” work. Can anyone tell me how to get there via the address? Thanks.
Cooper
Mmm, don’t know what’s up as the links all work when I try them. Anyway Cooper, the URL is this: http://www.goldenpaints.com/blog/index.php?id=71