How Do Artists Use Matte vs Gloss?

One of the most often asked questions at The Paint Spot art store is what does matte vs gloss mean to an artist? The video covers grounds, painting mediums, and varnishes. As usual, we demonstrate lots of techniques and tools. too.

If you know how to use it then you can make the right choice to your advantage.

CHAPTERS
00:00 What is matte or gloss varnish and how does it affect how a painting looks?
00:41 Have you considered the properties of metallic paint?
01:31 You can always add varnish later to change the shine level.
02:01 Some oils and acrylic colours are naturally matte or gloss.
03:04 Holbein matte acrylics.
05:53 Art surfaces used in this video.

[gildasgallery]

A++ for the great lighting in your video which clearly showed the differences between matte and gloss. You packed tons of information in here - VERY useful, thank you!

[monarchtyrant]

Thank you I was trnna figure out what I would need to buy I was really confused

[TravelinArtBook]

Nice tutorial. I believe paint mediums can make or break a work of art. I think still life and landscape art can look very captivating using matte mediums, gives them that natural, realistic appearance. On the other hand, paintings of neutral colors like black, brown, gray or white can also make art look stunning in a different light by using gloss mediums. They can give natural luxurious looks to these often luxurious viewed upon colors.

[miklosnemeth]

This was fantastic and great educational.

[tanyagupta]

Matt, satin, gloss which would be good for a black and white portrait in acrylic colour?

[towheeknits]

Could you please put a link for the different products you mention? Thanks!

[ianfranciscotelesforo]

I learned a lot from you..thankyousomuch🥰

[brendalomeli]

What kind of paint markers did you use

[rootwoman]

Hi! Love this video and I am interested in getting the hardbound SMLT Art linen book. Do you have any recommendations for where I can find it in stock? Much appreciated. Thanks!

[Tunamkim]

i dont should buy Matte vs Gloss, i watched your video and i know, thank you so much