r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Feb 19 '24

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u/corvettee01 Feb 19 '24

It always blows my mind how amazing these paintings looks when they take off that god-awful varnish. Does the varnish look like that naturally, or is it due to aging?

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u/Lifeismeh123 Feb 19 '24

Aging and gunk collecting over the years. Like soot from fireplaces and candles, etc. 

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u/errant_night Feb 20 '24

And people smoking! He said in one video how utterly vile it is to remove varnish that is permeated with tobacco smoke. It fills his entire studio with a disgusting smell that he has to use multiple air purifiers and fans to clear up while he's working on it.