How to Varnish an Acrylic Painting (Sealing & Protecting Finished Artwork)

In this video, I show how I varnish (seal) a finished acrylic painting on wood.

I walk through the varnish products I use, how I prepare the surface, and how I apply a smooth, even finish — especially on larger paintings and wood cutout pieces. Sealing a painting helps protect the surface and brings the colors back to life once the work is complete.

This demonstration is filmed while varnishing my Canada Geese painting, which is part of the Shelly Parker ART membership classes. If you’d like to learn how to paint this piece, you can find the full class and other tutorials on Patreon.

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