Question for crabby chicken/all you wonderful artists!

[Seashells]

Just finished a 70x60 painting. I'm not sure if I need to spray coat or do I leave it alone?

This is my first commissioned peice and I finally finished it, and don't want to hurt the work.

Thanks!

 

[kaykay]

I always spray them with 2-3 coats Krylon Matte Sray.

Kay

 

[disneyhorse]

If working in acrylics, I usually paint on a layer of matte (or gloss) acrylic medium. I like that it can add texture if you don't thin it down.

In oils, they sell varnishes for the purpose.

I don't prefer sprays.

Andrea

 

[Crabby-Chicken]

I have not ever sprayed them or used a coating. BUT it wouldn't hurt to check at a local art store. After all that work, I wouldn't want you to have any problems!

 

[Shari]

I prefer the spray on fixatives. Its easy to apply and I don't have to worry about added brush strokes.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-a...-spray-varnish/

 

[Seashells]

Thank you everyone!

 

[kaykay]

I taught acrylic painting for 6 years

I was also sponsored by Cermacoat/Delta paints.

The thing to remember when using a spray finish is to always let the first coat and each coat after dry completely before re spraying. Use light even coats.

I have used some cheaper brands but for sure Krylon is the best. Be sure to shake well

 

[Crabby-Chicken]

WOW Kay!

C'mon let see some of your work!!! YAY!

 

[LittleRibbie]

Come on Kay...get outta the closet....I too would love to see your work!!

 

[Shari]

Kay,, what have you been hiding? We need to see.

 

[REO]

Yoohoo Kay!

Let's see! Pretty please?

And I'd love to see yours too seashells!

 

[Seashells]

Yoohoo Kay!

Let's see! Pretty please?
And I'd love to see yours too seashells!

Okay, here's the one I just completed!

Please know it's done "free hand" plus, it's my first time painting houses, boats, sea shore/ocean, etc. (usually do horses)....so please forgive imperfections.

 

[picasso]

Your picture looks very nice seashells. Is there any way you can post it bigger?

Yes, come on Kay don't ignore all the requests. I would love to see some of your work also.

 

[Seashells]

Your picture looks very nice seashells. Is there any way you can post it bigger?Yes, come on Kay don't ignore all the requests. I would love to see some of your work also.

Hi, I just emailed it to you....I do have a larger picture, but don't know why it's so tiny on here (I don't know how to make it larger for the forum).