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Karin Wells · 03-10-2002, 02:02 PM

Yes. When I have used Liquin as my medium, I use it over the entire surface when I am done in order to give it an even gloss.

I do not use dammar varnish. Instead I use Winsor-Newton's "Conserve Art" varnish as I like the finish it gives.

I also paint in layers and heve several paintings going at once. I tried the onion technique once (I learned this from a Russian artist who swore by it) but I disliked the smell. Ditto clove oil added to paint...I disliked that smell too.

03-10-2002, 02:02 PM	#4
Karin Wells FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Peterborough, NH Posts: 1,114	Yes. When I have used Liquin as my medium, I use it over the entire surface when I am done in order to give it an even gloss. I do not use dammar varnish. Instead I use Winsor-Newton's "Conserve Art" varnish as I like the finish it gives. I also paint in layers and heve several paintings going at once. I tried the onion technique once (I learned this from a Russian artist who swore by it) but I disliked the smell. Ditto clove oil added to paint...I disliked that smell too. __________________ Karin Wells www.KarinWells.com www.KarinWells.BlogSpot.com