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Melinda,
It takes several hours for the varnish to dry to the touch. The technique I'm describing would probably go for no more that 15-20 minutes, or less! The varnish is designed to flatten out so A very soft brush isn't an advantage. A good quality varnish brush with a beveled edge is your best bet as opposed to a brush whose bristles have been cut off sharply at the front edge.
Jen,
As a teacher I'm constantly trying to debunk all Alchemical references regarding the painting process. I think these associations where deliberately set by artists who wanted to throw the dogs off scent. Painting is an intellectual exercise and it's my contention that the best painters in history were just flat out smarter than their brethren.
As for my pointed hat and robe, wearing a black teeshirt and paint covered jeans is how I spend my days. One note of clarification, I don't cackle but I have been known to drool.
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