Episode 74: Level Up Your Art With Glazes, Varnishes, & Fixatives

Feeling like your work is missing that special "something?" Put down the paints and brushes — you're going to want to listen to this episode before you touch anything else! Because the secret to giving your work that elevated, effortless look? It's got nothing to do with paint at all.

If you want a few practical ways to add interest and depth to your art, make sure you listen to this week's episode!

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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 for oil paintings: https://amzn.to/46tVqB9 or https://amzn.to/3WKRmJw

• Mineral spirits for oil paintings: https://amzn.to/4dqGQwg

• Poppy oil for oil paintings: https://amzn.to/3LJvEiH

• Distilled turpentine: https://amzn.to/4fpFeou

• Check out the rest of Jodie's favorite studio go-to's in her Amazon Shop (earns commission): https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_

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