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!