Varnishing

KingstonFineArt

Here is a painting of our English Setter Duncan. A gentle giant. I did this 4 or 5 years ago and put it away. I found it a couple of weeks ago and vanished it the other day with Gamvar. It brought the painting to life.
My studio is generally a damp place.I run a dehumidifier at least half of the year. Winter is a different story. Perfect for varnishing.

Marinos_88

such a lovely painting, Everytime i see your paintings i'm kinda studing them. I really like your style.

The way the backround shows under the transparent painted brushstrokes creates a realistic illusion, more dreamy with the coulour play going on.

I hope one day i reach that level, that effortless look.

Varnish really brings out those details.

thx for posting

GTO

Did you use spray or brush to apply the gamvar?

KingstonFineArt

@GTO
i used Gamvar with a 4” bristle brush. 

ArtGal

Love his eyes

toujours

Wonderful expression.    His character shines through. 
 I am currently looking at some old ones I never quite finished; wondering about leaving them as they are and varnishing them.    I don't want to ruin the mood they have captured as I blocked them in.....quandary.
I have not used gamvar.   I have just spray varnished my paintings.   Perhaps one day, it would be something to try?  Does it have an advantage to spray varnishes?

KingstonFineArt

@toujours
i do use Kamvar spray varnish on damp paintings. 

JerryW

Very beautiful @KingstonFineArt i have no things to add, the effortless look is very appealing! 

Violet

beautiful painting of a dear friend.

A_Time_To_Paint

I love your style @KingstonFineArt.  This is a soulful dog, which you have captured in the eyes.  Magnificent. 

whunt

Nothing like very freely yet carefully placed brush strokes that capture not only the subject, but somehow also convey the painters feelings of the subject.