While paper might seem like the perfect solution for protecting your charcoal drawings, it’s actually not the best option. Learn why fixative is here!
Finishing
Checklist: How To Find The Finished Painting
I have created a super helpful guide for to assist you when you feel like your painting has failed. I call it: The Treasure Map to Find the Finished Painting. Check it out here!
Ninja Art Tip #53 How to Protect Charcoal & Pastel Paintings
Charcoal and pastel are both really dusty mediums to work with. So, how do you deal with the dust after you’ve finished a painting? Find out here what techniques will help, and which will harm, your painting over time.
Ninja Art Tip #47 Delay the Detail in Portraits
When drawing portraits, it is particularly important to delay adding the details. Learn how this tip can help make portrait drawing easier and why it is so important.
Ninja Art Tip #5 How to Avoid Cleaning Brushes in Turps
Have you been wondering how to clean up your varnish brushes? This task usually requires Turps, but watch here to learn my secret for avoiding Turps and keeping my brushes clean!
Ninja Art Tip #4 Another Reason for Choosing Gloss Varnish
Still wondering what type of varnish is the best for you? Watch here to learn another reason I prefer the Gloss varnish to the alternatives.
Ninja Art Tip #3 Should You Use Gloss, Satin or Matte Varnish?
Should you use Gloss, Satin, or Matte (Invisible) varnish? How does it affect your painting? My preference is always to varnish paintings in a Gloss finish. Find out why here!
Ninja Art Tip #2 Why Should Paintings be Varnished?
Why do we bother varnishing our paintings? Watch here to learn about why varnish is so crucial for protecting a painting long into the future!
Ninja Art Tip #1 How to Varnish an Acrylic Painting
Ever wondered how to varnish an acrylic painting? Learn how to apply this in the video below so your paintings will last longer and look more professional!
Ninja Art Varnishing Demo
Varnishing is an important way to protect your beautiful, finished artwork — and is also...
Ninja Art Varnishing Tips
Here's three great videos all about varnishing, why you should varnish artworks and what type of...
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