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Attention all oil painters please!

  • 12-02-2011 4:25pm
    #1
    Bubs99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have been doing oil painting for several years now and have done the odd commission here and there but now, I have decided to make something of my talent or atleast try and advertise my work and offer commissions for pet portraits.

    Animals are my main thing to paint as I am obsessed with them, especially dogs and horses.

    Anyway...my question is...
    due to not being able to varnish oil paintings for 6-12 months after they are complete, how do I go about this when I get orders from people.
    What if some are impatient or want their work sooner than 6 months?

    I do use linseed oil but the gloss doesn't always cover the whole painting.

    How do you oil painting artists deal with this?
    Any advice appreciated.


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  • #2
    bozo25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭bozo25


    If you use Damar Retouching Varnish it will dry overnight.


  • #3
    Tiriel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    Hi there,

    I'm afraid I don't know a direct answer to your question but there is a site with a number of fantastic artists whom I'm sure could help you - though they are all Plein Air artists.. link here. You would need to join in order to post your question however, don't know if that suits you!


  • #4
    Bubs99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭Bubs99


    I have always followed the main oil painting rule...fat over lean.

    If I use the over night varnish I am worried the paint may crack in the future, I could be wrong as I have never used the varnish you mentioned. But thank you, Ill look in to it.

    Cork Girl...thank you, ill look in to that website also. I do all my work indoors though but right beside french doors leading to the balcony...maybe when the weather improves I will try "plein air".
    Thank you both.


  • #5
    artieanna
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭artieanna


    Windsor and newton do a spray varnish for oil paintings goes on light and sits on the surface. It can be got in matt, satin and gloss also removable or permanent. Any art shop should have it in stock..

    your oil paintings dont need to be varnished unless you want to add a gloss finish....

    have a look at this page
    http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/acatalog/Aerosol_Varnishes.html


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