Studio Day ✨ Painting, Varnishing & Commissions

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Many think that artists paint all day, but actually there's a lot of other jobs that need doing. I want you to join me in the studio for a 'job day' including varnishing paintings and getting my artwork ready to sell. I will be doing some oil painting, finishing off old artworks that never got finished. It will be a complete 'behind the scenes' of an artist in her studio.

A lot of people have many questions about varnishing paintings. The truth is it's totally a matter of choice. Acrylic paints (especially good quality ones) have been designed to withstand the test of time so unless you want your painting to last hundreds of years in pristine condition, I wouldn't worry too much. Oil paintings can benefit from a varnish as this protects them from UV damage & gives another layer to protect against dust and degradation. However you must wait till your oil painting is completely dry, which is usually at least 6 months. If you're not sure about varnishing, just do a google search and you can find all the info you need there to make a choice about your painting.

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[sunshinerose]

I like the painting the way it is, too!

[leannebraden]

Omg they’re both beautiful! You don’t realize beauty when you’ve already reached it. 😅

[YelidaHierroArt]

Love the blue tones in the paintings at the end

[sarajamal]

Amazing collections of paintings around you 💐 it reminds me that I have to work harder and inspire me to try new things with my art 💐

[oogalaboo]

I think you made the right choice leaving the ocean painting as it is. Looks great!

[gianijaur]

No entiendo nada de lo que dices, pero, me encanta como pintas y tratare de pintar lo que pintas saludos desde Chile

[karenpaxton]

Me whispering back to you about the ocean painting "*a bit more contrast in the clouds*", but it is beautiful anyway 🤩

[sienamarieart]

I used to hate the mindless tasks of painting, but now they’re one of my favorite parts of the process. It just feels so nice to paint without having to think.

[wildatart]

You ought to use a large brush or roller for varnishing, from experience the effects are the same but so much quicker and easier.

[sofialima]

I'm in looove with this collection! I can't get over the way you paint clouds, with so much movement and weight and power! And the colors are so beautiful, I love it, great work! 💙✨

[HABIBARTCRAFTSTUDIO]

Thanks for your videos.
I would love more tips for beginners in your videos too.
I’ve learned so much from watching you.
thanks, my dear friend.

[lefthandstory]

Awesome friend, great sharing beautiful😃❤️ .

[LaRaArtUnlimited]

It feels so nice to watch your paintings Katie.. very relaxing and the paintings are amazing.. you really helped me to let go of my perfectionism mentality and loosen up a little and have fun...

[sinisterd]

I bought the blue one!! :) :) It's so surreal to see her working on it.

[theagoartstudio]

Hi Katie! I love your videos! I'm a mom artist too and really inspired by you. Can you create a video about how you schedule your day as a mom and an artist? I would love to learn from you😍😍😍😇😇😇

[lizziebeggimbo]

I've just discovered you and I'm so glad I did 🥰

[ebbakarlsson]

Hi Katie! Could you please do a video on varnishing in more detail? Would be amazing! Love your work!

[glendacox]

I love your vlogs! My favorite was the stormy darker one, though they are all splendid!

[pamelaann]

Katie, I love your vlogs. Watching you work gives me so many tidbits and ideas. You’re such an inspiration. Love how you transformed those older pieces. Keep at it, honey. Hugs from Texas💗

[soniabrown]

Thank you for the inspiring videos you always put up! It warms me up before heading into my studio. I understand the dilemma with the varnishes, but I’ve settled with Satin varnish and it gives me the vibrancy minus the glare. So win-win 😆 I’ve heard you can get satin also by mixing Matt and gloss, will be experimenting with that later!