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John Reidy · 10-26-2009, 08:29 PM

I was discussing varnishes with a friend who mentioned she has heard of several oil painters (figurative) who use Liquitex Soluvar 12 to 14 days after they finish the painting. They claim it oxidizes with the paint and is a fine final varnish.

My view is that portraits are in a different class and require a regular varnish schedule of approximately 6 mos. to a year before a final varnish is applied. A retouch varnish is appropriate several days/weeks after finishing the painting.

I realize that I am no authority on the subject but rely more on the proven techniques I have found in this forum.

Anyone have any thoughts on the subject?

10-26-2009, 08:29 PM	#1
John Reidy !st Place MRAA 2006, Finalist PSOA Tri-State '06, 1st Place AAWS 2007 Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 391	Liquitex Soluvar I was discussing varnishes with a friend who mentioned she has heard of several oil painters (figurative) who use Liquitex Soluvar 12 to 14 days after they finish the painting. They claim it oxidizes with the paint and is a fine final varnish. My view is that portraits are in a different class and require a regular varnish schedule of approximately 6 mos. to a year before a final varnish is applied. A retouch varnish is appropriate several days/weeks after finishing the painting. I realize that I am no authority on the subject but rely more on the proven techniques I have found in this forum. Anyone have any thoughts on the subject? __________________ John Reidy www.JohnReidy.US Que sort-il de la bouche est plus important que ce qu'entre dans lui.