How to Varnish a Painting: Spray vs. Brush-On Method

Описание: Wondering how to apply varnish or which varnish method is right for your masterpiece? In this video, I’m breaking down the two best ways to protect your art: Spray Varnish and Brush-On Varnish. I'll also tell you how to avoid the most common varnishing mistake I see a lot of artists make. If you find this helpful, please like and subscribe!

I’ll walk you through the entire process step-by-step using two different paintings. We’ll cover the prep, benefits of varnishing, and cleanup so that you can decide which method you prefer and do it confidently.

Method 1: Spray Varnish. Perfect for textured pieces or avoiding brush strokes. I'm showing how I do this on an oil painting on cradled wood panel of a capybara I made for my son.

Method 2: Brush-On Varnish. Best for a thick, traditional finish and controlled application. I'm demonstrating this on an oil painting on canvas that I made as part of my collection from 2025. This painting is titled Nature's First Green and is available on my website at https://www.erinreinholtz.com/product...

Timestamps:
0:15 Spray Varnish
2:36 Why To Varnish
4:00 Brush on Varnish Intro
5:03 Do Not Make This Common Mistake
10:05 Finishing Layer
11:56 Clean Up Tips

Supplies Used:
Krylon UV Archival Spray Gloss Varnish
Gamblin Gamvar Synthetic Varnish Brush

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