Oil Painting Techniques : Varnishing Oil Paintings
Varnish is used on an oil painting to protect it from environmental pollution, cigarette smoke and to even out matte and glossy areas. Apply varnish on an oil painting in a well-ventilated area with help from an experienced artist in this free video on oil painting.
Expert: Lisa Wright & Laura Pace
Contact: www.AselArt.com
Bio: Lisa Wright and Laura Pace are a part of the staff at Asel Art in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
Duration : 0:4:48
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Tags: art, oil painting, oil pastels, paint brushes, painting, painting techniques, varnishing oil paintings
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April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
it’s your choice, …
it’s your choice, I’m just spreading the word.
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
”If you are using …
”If you are using oil paint and solvents, the turps alone carry these carcinogens directly through your skin into your blood stream. That’s a fact. No doubt about it.”
You can get all the depth you want with acrylics.
I put my paint in a tupperware bowl with a wet sponge under it. Keeps it very moist and I can take all the time I need.
I myself have a tube of toxic paint with Cadmium, but once I’m done, I’ll be careful to get the non toxic one.
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
”Heavy metal …
”Heavy metal pigments are carcinogens. There is no argument about that. There is no ‘safe level’ of exposure to carcinogens. Cadmium, Cobalt, Lead, etc. are ‘heavy metal carcinogens’. Cadmium is not even that permanent. If exposed to UV light (you carry your painting outside to your car) Cadmium changes chemically and becomes muddy and not stable. ”
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
oh would also like …
oh would also like to add that unless you eat the oil paint it wont harm you, if you use pure turpentine it wont harm you unless you drink it, lead has been removed from nearly all oil paint. The problem it seems is that you dont know how to use the materials properly.
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
so are cars toxic, …
so are cars toxic, oh and people but we have plenty of those. Oils are far superior to acrylics, acrylics are great for outdoor or fast jobs but do not give the depth of oils when used properly
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
because I believe …
because I believe it important to sensibilize people about the environnement and find it very sad to see that most painters don’t seem to give a damn. That’s why. People should know that it can also cause cancer to use oil paint.
People who use acrylics already know this so I don’t have to tell them.
The truth isn’t always fun nor convenient to hear, but it must be said and known.
and it’s not intended to be negative, on the contrary, it’s a good thing that I’m sure many will like to know.
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
I have seen you …
I have seen you post this same message on other videos about oil painting. Why don’t you post positive comments about acrylics on videos about acrylic painting instead of negative comments about oils on videos about oil painting?
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
oil paint is toxic …
oil paint is toxic and no good for the environnement. I just use acrylic and it last much longer then oil.
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
for anyone reeading …
for anyone reeading this, dont use grumbacher, use gamblin its the best.
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Very good advices, …
Very good advices, thank you
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Very help.How long …
Very help.How long will this last. Thank you.
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
very helpful, thanks
very helpful, thanks
April 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
thank you
thank you