Avec quoi protéger tes aquarelles ? Test de 4 vernis différents et démo.

If your artwork is meant to stay in a sketchbook away from light, the question of protecting your watercolor doesn't arise: the paper breathes, the pigments remain dormant, everything is fine. Once the artwork is displayed, varnish can help. My conclusion based on your needs: In a humid environment = liquid varnish. To protect against potential splashes, such as in a kitchen = wax or liquid varnish. For quick/effective protection = sprays (combined, see video). The most effective of all: framing under glass, ideally UV-resistant. By combining highly resistant professional pigments (the famous "stars") and a UV barrier, your watercolor will have absolutely nothing to envy in the longevity of an oil painting, except... mold on its support, which is still paper. Lightfastness ratings for each pigment: ★★★★★ 5 stars — Excellent lightfastness, suitable for museums ★★★★☆ 4 stars — Very good lightfastness, suitable for retail ★★★☆☆ 3 stars — Good lightfastness, suitable for normal conditions ★★☆☆☆ 2 stars — Average lightfastness, suitable for everyday use but not necessarily for retail ★☆☆☆☆ 1 star — Poor lightfastness or, depending on the brand: ASTM standard: Look for the ASTM I (Excellent) or ASTM II (Very Good) rating. I: Excellent lightfastness II: Very good III: Average IV: Poor V: Very poor Here are some brands you can trust implicitly for the durability of your artwork: 1. Daniel Smith (The absolute benchmark, but not made in Europe) 2. Schmincke Horadam = Schmincke uses the first in-house 5-star rating system. Strength: Nearly 80% of their range has the maximum 5-star rating (extremely high lightfastness). Their Kordofan gum arabic binder is exceptionally stable. 3. Winsor & Newton Professional (The trusted name) Be sure to choose the Professional range and not the Cotman range. Strength: Their catalog classifies colors as AA (Extremely Permanent) or A (Permanent). 💡Even with the best brands, there's no such thing as zero risk if you choose the wrong pigments. Opt for pigments known for their stability (such as iron oxides PR101, quinacridones PV19 and PR122, or phthalocyanines PG7 and PB15). Beware of "Opera" and neon colors: Regardless of the brand (Sennelier, Daniel Smith, etc.), opera pink or fluorescent shades contain chemical dyes that fade within a few months in daylight. 🖌️ Demo materials: . Canson Cellulose 300g fine grain paper, . Winsor & Newton and Schmincke tubes, . Preferred brushes: Isabey Isacolor wash 4/0 . Paper Mate medium black and Posca white markers 💕 Even more from Felicia in the courses, including my complete annual portrait course for everyone (from beginner to advanced): https://feliciawatercolor.com/aquarel... 🤙 Instagram: @felicia.watercolor Website: feliciawatercolor.com Book: Petit Précis d'Aquarelle (A Little Watercolor Handbook) from Aquarelle & Pinceaux: https://aquarelleetpinceaux.com/techn... and in all good bookstores, for example on Fnac: https://www.fnac.com/a19362467/Felici...