Which is best? Fixative or Varnish?
This is probably the most frequently asked question I receive across all of my social media channels. I strongly believe, just as you shouldn’t sell art created with un-stable craft paint, you should not release any of your art into the wild without varnish. In the free video below, I explain why it is important to varnish, which varnish I prefer and I will explain when you should use a spray fixative as well. Take a look: (Product links below.)
The products that I mention in this free video can be located in the art supply store of your choice. They are:
📝 Since the filming of this tutorial, the fixative I have been using has been very hard to locate. I emailed the company a few times and they were not able to provide me with a status update on their product. So- what is the substitute? I am experimenting with pourable acrylic mediums (such as Airbrush medium) to fix NON HIGH-DETAIL APPLICATIONS of unstable product. For example, if you have a wash of color or a distressed layer, the airbrush medium lightly painted on top of it will stabilize the product for varnish. Please TEST your application off your masterpiece first.
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