Creating an art piece takes hard work and patience. To bring a vision to life by putting your heart into it is a rewarding experience, but how would you ensure that your artwork stands the test of time? The secret to lasting brilliance lies in the tools beyond your paints and brushes – it’s all about using quality mediums and varnishes. From enhancing the texture of your canvas to ensuring that your paint stays for long, they are an art essential and Camel has undoubtedly been a trusted ally for professionals, hobbyists, and students alike.
Here we break down our range of products depending on the medium you use and the stage you are in - be it preparation, painting, or protection. So if you are looking for a varnish or medium that will make your art last long, read on!
Acrylic Mediums
Adding Camel’s Acrylic Mediums to your painting process is an incredible way to add character and effect to your artwork.
- Preparation Stage: These are perfect for creating the right texture and surface for your artwork.
- Camel Gesso: It is used to prep your canvas by smoothening the surface, making the paint adhere to it without seeping into the canvas. Camel Gesso can be used for both oil and acrylic colours.
- Camel Texture White: It’s a thick acrylic-based paste that is used to create relief textures on your canvas.
- Painting Stage: Mediums used at this stage are mixed with paint to give it the desired effect when put on canvas.
- Camel Acrylic Gloss Medium: This milky white liquid turns transparent when mixed with acrylic colours to give a more glossy finish. It works best with our Artist Acrylic Colors and Artist HD Acrylics.
- Camel Acrylic Matt Medium: It’s a gel-like medium that helps give a matte finish to your paint without losing its vibrancy. This also works best with Artist Acrylic Colors and Artist HD Acrylics.
- Protection Stage: Once your artwork is finished, applying a layer of varnish at this stage gives it a uniform finish and protects it from grime and other elements. Camel offers a Picture Varnish Spray that’s transparent, so all you have to do is spray a layer on dried paint, and voila!
Oil Mediums
Oil painting is a slow process that requires patience and the right technique. We have mediums for all the three stages of your painting process.
- Preparation Stage: Our Gesso and Texture White mediums under the Acrylic Medium section are ideal for Oil paintings as well.
- Painting Stage: Oil paints are thick and require some fluidity that makes them easier to blend and spread.
- Purified Linseed Oil: One of the most popular and reliable mediums for oil paints, it helps remove the soluble fatty acids and wax in a paint, thus making it thinner for better glazing. However, it comes with a caveat of turning slightly yellowish on application.
- Distilled Turpentine: A multipurpose solvent to thin colours and clean brushes while oil painting, it’s a potent liquid that should be used with caution as it can rub off the gloss of colour film if mixed.
- Protection Stage: Camel offers a Picture Varnish which is removable and offers a transparent film on top of your art pieces.
Dry Mediums
These are typically used with drawing materials such as charcoal, pencil, or pastels as these are dry materials that are more prone to smudging and might require fixing after completion. Camel has a Fixative Spray that comes in aerosol cans and provides a necessary protective coating to your artwork and prevents smudging.
Final Thoughts
Camel offers some of the most accessible and trusted art varnishes in India, making it easier for artists of all levels to preserve their creations. From protecting acrylic paintings to enriching oil-based art, Camel Varnish and Medium ranges ensure that your art remains as timeless as your talent. Check all of them here.
FAQ
Q. Why is surface preparation necessary before starting a painting?
A. Surface preparation creates a strong base for the artwork. It helps colours apply neatly, stops the canvas from absorbing too much paint, and reduces problems such as cracking and rough texture with time.
Q. How do painting mediums change the way colours perform on canvas?
A. Painting mediums influence how colors flow, spread, and dry. They allow better control over texture and finish, making it easier to achieve smooth blending, visible brush effects, or a matte or glossy look.
Q. Is it important to choose different mediums for acrylic and oil paintings?
A. Yes, acrylic and oil paints react differently. Using medium-specific products ensures proper drying, consistent texture, and colour stability, helping the artwork maintain its better quality look without damaging the paint layer over time.
Q. How are drawings and dry-medium artworks protected from damage?
A. Drawings made with pencil, charcoal, or pastels can easily spread. Applying a protective coating secures the particles on the surface, reducing improper marks and preserving fine details.
Q. How do varnishes and protective finishes help artwork to last longer?
A. Protective finishes create a clear layer over the artwork that reduces damage from light, air, and handling, helping preserve its visual quality for years.
Q. Can Camel mediums and varnishes be easily used by beginners?
A. Yes, Camel mediums and varnishes are easy to work with and do not require advanced techniques. They can be used comfortably by students and beginners while learning different painting styles and finishing methods.
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