Watercolor paint is essentially ground up pigment mixed with water and other and liquids that is painted on a paper surface. Because of it's makeup it tends to be a bit fragile. All it takes is a little bit of water and a watercolor painting can be ruined.
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| Drip by Deb R. Collins |
In my studio I use the highest quality pigments, paper, and tools. In addition, the quality of my goes beyond the studio to my customer's experience. I want people to experience my artwork in it's most raw form and that means not under glass if possible.
I use Golden brand varnish that has been designed (among other things) to seal watercolor paintings. These varnishes contain UVLS (Ultra Violet Light Stabilizers) which work to reduce the effects of any UV radiation. Using these varnishes allows me to display my artwork on a gallery quality board just like oil and acrylic paintings.
Interestingly note: some art societies believe that the process of varnishing and mounting watercolor artwork turns it into mixed media artwork.
Cleaning
In most cases a light dusting should do the trick, if something has spilled on the surface of a varnish sealed painting, a damp cloth can be used to lightly wipe it down. If the varnish is damaged it may be necessary to contact an artwork restorer. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me at deb@debrcollins.com for a prompt response.
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