Varnishing Acrylic Paintings - a tutorial explaining WHY and HOW

Thank you so much for watching! A ton of comments below, so I can't individually reply to each one, but there will be a follow-up video to answer the most frequent questions 🖌 >> also, if you are just starting out, grab my free guide of acrylic painting supplies and colors + a video lesson here: amakart.myflodesk.com/supplies-list

This was very helpful. I've hesitated in varnishing my painting because I wasn't sure how to proceed. Your thorough instructions and explanations made the process less confusing. Thank you!

I've probably watched 30-40 YouTube videos on this subject, and to me - this has to be the best of the lot! Thank you so much. :)

I've been reading varnishing videos till I'm dizzy with all the different techniques. Your video is the one I'll bookmark and use in a couple of days when I start to varnish my first acrylic (after practicing on another test canvas). I love your 'teacherly' style, clear and modulated. Thank you!

Great Tips I am new to to selling my peace's. I painted a cartoony picture of my cats that led to commissions of other peoples pets that I know. Excited about this but wanted to make sure that work I make for them will last. Your explanations were very detailed and easy to understand. I also have chronic Illnesses and rhespitory issues. so I am glad you included tips for that. So glad I clicked on your video. Your painting are gorgeous as well.

Thanks for great explanation and demonstration. Your paintings are amazing!

😊Great explanation. Love the way you organize the instruction.

WOW, you're a talented artist and a talented teacher--AND you're doing it in a 2nd language! WHAT KIND OF GENIUS ARE YOU?! In your wonderfully nuanced presentation here you covered virtually every imaginable facet of vanishing a painting. The only thing I was left curious about... was the difference between: matt, satin, gloss, and high gloss. But I assume you left that out of your presentation because the difference wouldn't really be discernible in a video. Your intellectual presentation has caused me to look into your on-line classes you mentioned at the end as soon as I finish writing this. I'm an older man now and painting is my truest drram of my life but i was never able to get to it. I fervently hope I'll be able to begin utilizing my natural gift as an artist this fall and winter. I am going to be looking at your on-line classes. I feel so happy Im going to cry. Thank you.

You explain very well, and you radiate confidence that you know what you are talking about. Good video, very helpful.

This tutorial is very practical and SUPERB! Thank you very much.

Thank you! This is the best video about varnishing...

Thank you for your very informative video. You are amazing and a very articulate speaker. I will keep watching your videos.

Great teacher and so beautifully spoken. Thank you 🙏

I have watched many videos regarding this topic and this is thus far my favorite. Really enjoyed it. Informative. I, too, bookmarked it. Many thanks (I like your paintings, as well!)

I don’t usually watch long educational videos but yours was very informative and well presented. Thank you!

Thanks, best ever video I've seen untill now on varnishing. Love you. 😘

Thank you so much for this video! Everything was clear and thorough, and varnishing doesn't seem so stressful anymore. :)

Amazing teaching! Great job!

This is a wonderfully comprehensive lesson that removes any confusion or doubt about the proper varnish and application process for the proper painting. You are an excellent speaker with flawless delivery who draws in the listener with direct eye contact and perfect annunciation. Your voice and the lesson are clear, concise, and impressionably received. I could listen to you speak for hours! Many thanks for this very helpful video lesson!

The way you explained was excellent. Thank you so...much