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Edward Cating — Painter, Ridgway, Colorado

Techniques · September 12, 2026

When to varnish an oil painting — Natural Pigments

Mt. Abram view — painting by Edward Cating
Mt. Abram view — Edward Cating

Natural Pigments is a company I support and a resource I enjoy sharing. This post explores the question of when an oil painting is ready for varnish.

I will use this Techniques section to share selected posts on painting materials and methods, along with other resources that may interest fellow artists and curious visitors.

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