I only varnish when I'm as sure as I can be that I am really finished with the painting. Varnish enhances the painting - makes the colors a little brighter and deeper, helps protect it from sun and aging and it makes it easier to dust and keep clean.
These will be going to Merison's and T.F. Rice & Co. next week.
Because September is my favorite month and it's my birthday, I'm having a 30% Off SALEon all my prints, note cards and original art at T.F. Rice & Co. and Merison's. This is for items in-stock only and does not include seasonal art (like for Halloween or Christmas). Sale runs from September 17th through September 30th ... so hurry!
T.F. Rice & Co. is on the lake highway out in my neighborhood at Paris Landing, Tennessee.
11620 Hwy 79 North
Phone 731-336-1290
Visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TFRiceCo
It's not finished yet. It needs more contrast and maybe some yellow at the top. And then of course, I'll need a title for it. This is on a 10" x 30" gallery wrapped canvas, which means you don't have to frame it - woo hoo!
It's September! One of my favorite months because I know before the month is over, it will start to look like Fall in my neighborhood.
I took this photo a few years ago over at Sweetvalley. I love all the Fall colors in it, the leaves scattered across the road ... and the curve in the road that makes me want to see what's around that corner.