'Ready, Willing and Able'

paintings in progress
Jo-Ann Hunt ©

It was good weather today and a perfect day for varnishing.

Because I paint in acrylics which dry to a matt finish, 

I like to apply a final coat of varnish to protect the painting, 

and importantly to re-establish the depth of colour, 

and to return the painting to a gloss finish.....my personal preference.....

(only occasionally will I use a satin blend)

I give the painting at least two coats, usually three, 

with a day to dry between each coat....so it's a lengthy process.

For optimum results I need a a non-humid, non-windy, 

insect-and-bug-free day !...and this week we had some great days to varnish.

varnishing paintings in progress
Jo-Ann Hunt ©

Here you can see the area outside my studio....just perfect for this job.....

with the painting on the little table in progress, the others drying  on an angle

 to a non-tack finish, and there were another four inside 

drying before their third coat.....leaving not much room to move!

It was a good day....very gratifying to finally see the finishing touches 

to eight paintings.

'Ready, Willing and Able'
Jo-Ann Hunt©
'The Child Within - Summer' Series
H102x102cm
H40x40ins
Acrylic on Canvas
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           ... next job....cataloging, brochures, consignment notes, wrapping 

                               and delivery to the galleries.....pronto!

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