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Level Up Your Art With Glazes, Varnishes, & Fixatives 

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Alright y’all…the Honest Art Podcast is back for season 4! I can hardly believe how far we’ve come since the first episode aired in January of last year. Thank you for your unwavering support in making this show what it is and, more importantly, for helping me get these resources in front of more artists. Thank you!

That said, I hope you’re ready to dig in, because in this episode, we’re skipping the line and getting straight to the good stuff. Today’s topic of discussion? How to create more (visual) interest in your art!

Creating more interest in your art: Everything you need to know

Sometimes the best way to take your art to the next level isn’t by tweaking the painting itself. At least, not in the composition, the colors, or the core of the piece. My favorite way to add visual interest to my work is by using glazes, varnishes, and fixatives.

Consider these the cherry on top. That little something extra to spice up your work and catch the eyes of collectors and galleries alike. 

How do you use these tools in your own work, though? That’s what I’m talking about here, including: 

• How attention to detail can enhance your work
• Different media and how you can use them in your art
• The pros and cons of each, no matter what you enjoy painting

If you’re looking to give your work that extra something it may be missing, this one’s for you!

Until next time, y’all!

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Resources Mentioned: 

• My Top Ten Studio Tools PDF Download: https://www.jodiekingart.com/10-studio-tools-opt-in 
• Rebel Artists Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/rebelartistssociety
• Sign up for my Honest Art workshop in Tuscany, Italy Summer 2025: https://stradatoscana.com/retreats/jodie-king/ 
• Liquitex acrylic varnishes: https://amzn.to/3WtUurC 
• Nova Color paints: https://novacolorpaint.com/pages/artists/jodie-king 
• Krylon Fixative Seal: https://amzn.to/4c5zk8X 
• Liquitex Glazing Medium: https://amzn.to/4diEz6Z 
• Color Shaper Brush: https://amzn.to/46tHxCQ 
• Learn more about Mother Color™ in the Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr  
• Linseed oil: https://amzn.to/46tVqB9 or https://amzn.to/3WKRmJw 
• Poppy oil: https://amzn.to/3LJvEiH 
• Mineral spirits: https://amzn.to/4dqGQwg 
• Distilled turpentine: https://amzn.to/4fpFeou 
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Learn from Jodie:

🎨The Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

🎨Art Biz for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/artbizforrebels 

🎨Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  

See some of Jodie’s favorite resources:

✍🏻Get my top 10 studio tools here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/10-studio-tools-opt-in 

✍🏻Learn 5 things they don’t teach you in art school: https://jodieking.com/work-with-me#free-rescources.0  

✍🏻See Jodie’s favorite things: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_ 

🧘🏼‍♀️Guided Meditation for Creative Clarity: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation