Oils, Tips & techniques
Learn techniques from professional artists, follow tutorials, videos, and more.
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Sealing and varnishing Ampersand panels
Sealing and varnishing finished artwork on Ampersand panels is extremely important especially when framing without glass. See our list of suggestions for sealing and varnishing popular mediums using products we have successfully tested on our panels.
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Priming wood panels with acrylic gesso or oil grounds
Commonly, artists ask us if unprimed wood panels need to be sealed. Except for encaustics, the answer is Yes.
Read more … Priming wood panels with acrylic gesso or oil grounds
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Gessobord demonstration by Brigitte Waldschmidt
An educational and entertaining exploration of Ampersand Gessobord by mixed media artist and author, Brigitte Waldschmidt. (English subtitles)
Featured artist: Mark Battista
This painting was inspired by a woman that was watching a procession in a small piazza in Italy. I am usually inspired by a particular subject, light quality, shadow pattern, or overall mood based on a life experience. When not able to work from life, I try to work from a combination of quick sketches, color studies, and photographs.
