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Awesome!
@@pennyd8504 thank you!
One of the things I love about cremnitz white is how it doesn't overpower colors but makes colors look so vibrant and beautifully saturated.
@@jimi5037 yes! And thank you for saying this. I’ve heard portrait artists make similar remarks. I tested it in landscape painting and found it didn’t reduce the vibrancy of other colors the same way titanium white does.
Hey! I was curious what your recommendation for my situation is.. my husband works with wood and planed me out a beautiful piece with raw edges to paint. I wanted to paint a bird with no background just leaving it plain so the bird stands out.. how would you suggest doing this since the gesso is colored and that’s how everyone primed their wood? Surely this can’t be impossible!
@@mrswray Great question! If you want the wood grain to be visible, Winsor and Newton makes a clear acrylic gesso: bit.ly/ws-clear-acrylic-gesso (that’s an affiliate link, so I’ll get a kickback if you decide to buy, there’s no extra cost to you).
Thank you so much for your reply! I had no idea they made clear gesso!
@@mrswray you’re welcome, hope your painting turns out well!
Can i use matte medium instead of gloss medium for sealing the wood
Hi Yuvika, I reached out to Golden and they said it's fine to use "PVA size or a matte acrylic like our Pastel Ground (diluted with a little water), Pumice Gel or Matte Medium" to seal wood panels.
@@NikitaCoulombe Thank you so much Nikita. Really appreciate it❤️
@@yuvikagrewal3095 you’re welcome!
what does 3 stars lightfastness mean?
@@jap_m a lightfastness rating of III indicates fair lightfastness. For example, Alizarin Crimson has a lightfastness rating of III (or IV, which is poor lightfastness). Having fair or poor lightfastness means the color changes from exposure to light over time. Alizarin crimson will fade from deep red to pale pink.
I varnished a painting in gloss but I don’t love it. It could be challenging to remove because the painting also has oil pastel and I’m worried removing the gloss could smudge the oil pastel that’s on the oil painting. Can I add matte over the painting to dull down the gloss finish or will it just be glossy even if I do that?
Hi Tiffany, varnishing oil pastels is tricky, I think most people recommend putting it behind glass vs varnishing. That said, you could try applying a very thin layer of matte varnish over the gloss - it might be worth it to create a sample piece on a scrap that looks similar to your painting, varnish it with gloss then varnish it in matte to see how glossy it'll still be. Another option would be to take Q-tips and use Gamsol to carefully remove the gloss varnish.
I've been thinking about whether I need to buy cobalt green since I don't have pure cold green on my palette but your video showed me that my existing colors will do just fine. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, I'm glad the video was helpful!
Tried the gloss varnish, and it is amazing, so easy to use. It looks perfect, but need to see how the painting looks after it is dry. Does this product have UV protection? I do not have Gamsol, so I wiped it really well, and then, used soap and water. I was surprised at how little varnish was needed. Curious to know what happens if you use 2 or 3 coats. Would it look more like resin? Thanks again.
@@susanweidman3525 nice! I posted a photo comparing one layer of varnish to two layers of varnish in this article: www.nikitacoulombe.com/varnishing-oil-paintings - as you can see, two layers of varnish is always shinier than one layer, regardless of the sheen being used (matte, satin, gloss). Gamvar does not protect against UV light exposure and does not contain Ultraviolet Light Filters and Stabilizers (UVLS). Gamblin states, “If one paints with lightfast colors, UV light should be of no concern. Colors with an ASTM Lightfastness rating of I or II do not require further protection from UV light. A highly lightfast color does not fade with age, even when exposed to constant sunlight.”
@@NikitaCoulombe Wow! I am impressed with your knowledge! I have been using Golden Archival spray varnish, and it works well with no brush marks, and it drys pretty fast .Grumbacher Final Varnish gloss does not keep its shine. It is cheaper, but I will not use again. Since I am an acrylic abstract artist, I do like mostly a gloss finish. I am interested to see how Gamvar’s shine compares to Golden’s shine. Also want to see if Gamvar leaves brush marks. I have it covered until it dries. 48 hours I am assuming. Have a great weekend!
@@susanweidman3525 that’s great to know re: golden archival spray varnish and grumbacher final varnish. Have a great weekend as well!
Thank you. A few questions: Can you use this varnish over an older previously varnished painting using a different brand of varnish? Also, how should I clean the brush? Thanks.
@@susanweidman3525 Hi Susan, I think it depends on how long ago the other varnish was applied. If it was years ago, you probably want to remove the other varnish first before applying a new layer. Depending on the resin that was used in the other varnish you’ll need a different solvent to remove it. You may want to reach out to Gamblin to get an exact answer: gamblincolors.com/contact/. For cleaning the brush, the best way I’ve found is to put a small amount of Gamsol (odorless mineral spirit) in the same dish that I used for the Gamvar, let the brush soak for a minute, and then press the brush into a paper towel. I’ll let it soak again for another minute and then let the paper towel absorb any remaining liquid. If the brush dries a little tacky, this process can be repeated and then washed with soap and water.
@@NikitaCoulombe Thank you so much!
@@susanweidman3525 You're welcome!
You're an excellent communicator with so much useful insight. 😊
Thank you!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro - Pigment PR104 0:21 - Tints with Foundation White 1:21 - Colors mixed with Phthalo Blue 2:16 - Shades with Ivory Black 3:06 - Color charts 3:22 - Cadmium Orange + Cadmium Red Deep can also create a Scarlet color
Amazing Colors 😍 thx Nikita 😊
Glad you like them, Carl!
More tips: close the window to reduce dust. Use a isolation coat between the varnish & painting. Have tried both putting varnish into a container & dripping straight on. Makes no difference with an isolation coat of medium.
Beautiful 😍 ❤
Thank you!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:11 - Cobalt Teal + Cadmium Red Deep 0:27 - Color mixing - 3:1 ratio of Cobalt Teal to Cadmium Red Deep 0:34 - Warmer version 0:46 - Use the cooler version closer to the horizon line 0:58 - Cadmium Orange 1:27 - Venetian Red 2:00 - Sunset progress so far
Ok grazie
Hi nikita, congratulations for the videos, could you tell me which brands of Naples Yellow are the most opaque if I were to buy these colors
Hi Stefan, I'm not using Genuine Naples Yellow (PY41) in this video. I'm re-creating it with different colors. The most opaque combination is Titanium White (PW6) + Cadmium Yellow Light (PY35) + Gold Ochre (PY42). Foundation White (PW1, PW6) will give you a slightly warmer version than the Titanium White (PW6) and be pretty opaque as well. See the video notes for links.
Timestamps: 0:00 - intro 0:29 - ACM panels (Allinpanels) 1:17 - zoom in on ACM panel textures 2:03 - side view on Allinpanels 2:29 - what to do if your panel has a yellow tint 2:47 - Oleopanels 3:11 - copper panels 3:36 - National Gallery weighs in on copper panels 4:07 - copper composite structure 4:20 - lead alkyd ground is recommended if priming 4:31 - sanding copper panels 4:42 - copper panel prep (sanded, primed, plain) 5:28 - copper panel painting test 7:28 - zoom in on copper panel paint results 8:13 - ordering panels 8:51 - custom panel example 9:11 - Artefex contact info
I would love to see how the copper panels will enhance your wildlife paintings. Especially the Koi, eyes, and water. You're an amazing artist.
Thank you!
Excellent information,
Thank you, Armando!
Excellent demo just what I was looking for with the exact pigments I would´ve mixed thanks!
Awesome, glad it's helpful!
Hi there, I love your content! I typically work with oil paint on unstretched canvas. Is it safe to varnish it and then stretch it?
Hi Cassandra, thank you! I just reached out to Gamblin to double check and found out that their product expert is on sabbatical. My initial thought is to wait till after you have stretched your canvas to varnish. Definitely check in with them later this summer, they usually get back with answers within a couple of days: gamblincolors.com/contact/
@@NikitaCoulombe thank you so much for taking the time to do that! Wishing you great success with your channel 😊
@@CassandraRichards thank you!
Hi Cassandra, Mary from Gamblin is back from sabbatical and just replied back on your question: "It’s fine to use Gamvar on both stretched and unstretched artwork. The application is the same, the choice to apply stretched vs. unstretched would be a matter of personal preference that should not change the result of the varnish appearance." Hope this helps!
Wow, this is so helpful. Telling about brushes for artists and painters, and all the tarnishes....and how to blend. Thanks!
Thanks, Keeley!
That’s so helpful Nikita. I had no idea you could mix the varnishes. I use Gamvar Gloss as it really makes colours pop, but the shine can be annoying if the light hits it a certain way.
Thank you, Enzo! I agree with you about the gloss being a little too shiny sometimes.
Excellent overview and a very clear-cut demo of Gamblin’s varnishes. Thanks for posting
Thank you, Kurtis!
Hi Nikita, that is so great, thank you so much for the video. I have been using Gamvar gloss on my oil painting and acrylic paintings and I love it.I will definitely try the gloss satin combination on my next painting.
I'm glad this was helpful, Timothy! I like the gloss/satin combo too.
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Varnish brush 0:20 - Gloss varnish 0:39 - Gloss + Satin varnish 0:55 - Satin varnish 1:36 - Satin + Matte varnish 1:51 - Matte varnish 2:14 - 2 hours later 2:30 - 48 hours later with second layer 2:54 - Bird’s eye view
This is super helpful! Thank you!
Glad it’s helpful!
Absolutely phenomenal Nikita. Thanks for taking the time to make this. Inspiring.
Thank you so much, Enzo!
I made a stretcher frame covered with a tight mesh to place over my paintings as they are sticky with paint and varnish. It lets the air flow over the painting while filtering out dust and cat hair.
That’s a great tip!
Very helpful , thank you😊
Thank you, glad it’s helpful!
Thanks for showing me how to use it.
You’re welcome!
Wow! I'm new to oil painting and found this tutorial very helpful. I appreciate how in depth you went. My question is, by doing this technique, would it cause your colors/shades to get muddy? Every time I blend or try to add some shading, everything ends up looking muddy =(
Hi Neetu, I'm glad the demo was helpful! If you use this technique on top of a dry layer, I don't think it will result in muddiness. I also don't use very much paint or try to blend too many colors together. Don't get too down on yourself -- it takes some practice and playing around with colors to get a feel for blending.
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:07 - Phthalo Blue + Magenta 0:56 - Cobalt Teal + Magenta 1:29 - Ivory Black + Magenta 2:08 - Color chart complete 2:12 - Access chart as a PDF
I keep mine because am always loosing them...don't ask how. I just lose them lol
That’s too funny. One of my artist friends just drops stuff on her studio floor and doesn’t pick it up, so now there’s an extra layer a couple of inches thick of paint, canvas, brushes(!), and probably a few paint caps too. The floor is now a work of art.
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - American Frame 2:46 - Unassembled floater frame 4:01 - Wood frame for panels 5:47 - Frame samples 7:18 - Jerry’s, Blick, and Michaels 7:22 - Michaels 8:09 - Local frame shops 8:45 - Jerry’s Artarama and Museum Collection Plein Aire Frames 9:37 - De Stijl frame example 10:18 - Dick Blick 11:04 - Rustic frame examples 11:50 - Hand-crafted frames 11:53 - Masterworks Frames 13:26 - Gold River Gallery 14:07 - C Kirkegaard
Beautiful! With how thick you applied the paint, how long do you thing it'll take to dry?
Thank you! I bet it’ll take years to completely dry though it’s dry enough to carefully move after about 10 days. If I’m remembering correctly, some of the impressionist’s paintings are still wet even after a century.
@@NikitaCoulombe 🤯
lovely work
Thank you, Randy!
Beautiful Nikita 😍
Thank you, Carl!
Wonderful! Thanks for showing us all!
Thank you!
Nice work! ❤
Thank you!
I'm always having trouble finding the texture or absorption of canvases, but don't have the money to keep trying different canvases. Thanks for making a comparison video! Wish more people did this kind of thing.
You’re welcome, glad it’s helpful!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Out of my comfort zone! 0:10 - Nobody know what they’re doing all of the time and that’s all right 0:27 - Inspiration (Giverny) 0:58 - Tubes… tubes of paint! 1:30 - Time lapse so fair 1:44 - Paint colors 2:09 - Brushes 3:00 - Painting willow tree 5:32 - Painting water discussion 6:11 - Color mixing olive green 6:57 - Color mixing pink 7:23 - Painting water 7:35 - Painting lily pads first attempt 8:07 - Water time lapse 8:15 - Painting lily pads second attempt 8:25 - Lily pads time lapse 8:23 - Painting finished (maybe) 8:44 - Sending my friend a text 8:52 - Doorbell 9:05 - Friends’ reaction
It's awesome! Good for you.
Thanks!
Hi! After you oiled out the painting and let it dry, what type of varnish do you use? I’ve been doing a lot of research but I can’t quite figure out a good varnish that I could apply to a touch dry painting and not a fully dry painting? Any suggestions would help tremendously, thank you!
Hi Cassie, I use Gamvar Satin Varnish made by Gamblin. This is a good article discussing when to varnish: www.naturalpigments.com/artist-materials/wait-six-months-before-varnish - at the bottom of the article they talk about the “fingernail test” if you can’t wait 6 months, but caution: “Varnishing an oil painting too early can lead to issues like discoloration, cracking, or an uneven gloss. It's important to ensure the paint is thoroughly dry to prevent these problems.” They also suggest not oiling out as the final layer due to the oil yellowing over time.
Thank you so much Nikita!
@@cassiemorris3576 You're welcome!
I would not say that the tape failed and 'bled-through' so much as it is not capable of masking the texture / topography of the canvas. Had you done it on a ground with less texture (e.g., paper or a finer canvas weave like fine Belgian linen), it would have worked better. The reason the clear medium works better is because it partly fills-in the texture / topography of the weave of the canvas. Let's be fair to the product. It can't solve all problems on all grounds.
Yes - that's a fair point. I left out that it's a medium texture canvas. No doubt it'd work better without the need for matte medium on a smoother texture surface.
I didn't know they made that where do you find it
You can find it on Blick and Amazon. Just Google 3m Artist Tape For Curves.
For smooth sanding..it is better to use a bit of water with the sanding process
Thank you for the tip!