How to VARNISH an Oil Painting - My TOP 5 TIPS!

This is very helpful. I did learn something from my teacher, years ago, who was trained in Florence. We painted in an Academic fashion. Anyway, he said ALWAYS stroke your varnish in vertical strokes because occasionally you get a bit of varnish that didn't flow out or left a mark - horizontal areas will catch light - and it's always in a place you DON'T want excess glare. Vertical strokes, well, they don't catch the light. Ideally of course, you don't see strokes of varnish, but it can happen. Also, once I varnish I do not like to leave them surface up - too much stuff floating around. I lean them up face down, angled, against the wall.

Bless you Andrew! I'm a paintings conservator and I see a lot of misinformation online among painters about varnishing. Everything you said was spot on and practical. Once again you are using your awesome powers of communication to help lots of painters!

I’ll be back in 6 months for this video😂 I’m way too eager 😂

Thanks Andrew, this was another really useful video. I have to wonder why some people give a thumbs down to videos like this but ultimately I think they must be people that have no concept of gratitude or generosity of spirit. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge Andrew, I know I'm not alone in benefiting from the skills you share.

Hi Andrew. My background is in illustration, graphic design, and mostly, computer animation. I'm in the process of transitioning from that to a fine art career and I just want to thank you for all of your wonderful instructional material. I'm in my 60s, so I don't have 30 years to gain the experience I need to make a living at this, but with your help, I feel confident I'll be able to hit the ground running. So, once again, thank you for all you do...

The lighting in your studio is quite pleasant, makes for great filming.

Andrew , Andrew Andrew.. you are Amazing. YOU are my friend in my head. 😊. The Best Teacher around 🙏🏾 Thank you genius

Andrews the teacher we’ve always wanted

Please keep up the great work Andrew. Your podcasts and videos have been extremely helpful in my art career and I will continue to keep checking for new videos and inspiration from you, thank you!

Been following your videos for a while now, and you should be extremely proud of the production quality and the teaching style. Well done mate!

I am so glad I stumbled on your channel. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share with us all of your techniques and knowledge.

Andrew, Thank you so very much for sharing your vast knowledge. I appreciate your talent and I am so glad to be able to be part of your vast group of dedicated followers.

You are a national treasure to the arts Andrew! Thank you for everything you do!

Thanks a lot, mister, I was so confused about varnishing that I've never dared to try it. You are a lifesaver!

Thank you, Andrew! Great tips and again, as always, laid out concisely and clearly and I appreciated the quick recap at the end.

I really love ALL your lessons. Learned a lot from them! And I especially love the clean and neat way you work. You make me a better painter!

Another excellent, informative and very well presented video Andrew. I'm amazed that you can find any time at all to paint after you've spent two hours drawing each day, worked on your podcast interviews and vlogs and made these educational videos. You're a real machine man!

Thank you Andrew. This is best practice as I’ve read over the years, as well. Basic rules and well shared! Love it! Cheers, Jenny

You are such an inspiration Andrew! I've learned so much from your presentations. Thanks for doing these.

I've seen a lot of art related videos, some good, some okay, some I couldn't hit the pause button fast enough. These by Andrew are outstanding. Clear and easy to watch and learn from. Great info and attention to detail. Just telling it like it is folks.