Pastel Mediums, Fixatives, Grounds

Painting mediums – an essential element in an artist's workshop

In our Kolor Art store, we know how important painting mediums are for anyone who creates paintings or drawings. These specialized preparations allow you to modify the properties of paints, improving their application and durability. For example, by adding painting mediums to the mix, you can achieve smooth color transitions or increase adhesion on various surfaces. Many artists ask how to choose the right painting mediums – it depends on the technique you work in. For beginners, we recommend easy-to-use options that do not alter the paint color too much, and for advanced users – those with additional effects, like a matte finish.

Here are several key advantages of using painting mediums:

• They improve paint fluidity, facilitating painting on large canvases.
• They increase resistance to yellowing and cracking over time.
• They allow for experiments with textures, from smooth to relief.

If you are wondering about the painting mediums price, at Kolor Art we offer products in various price ranges, from budget to professional brands. It's worth checking our promotions, where painting mediums online Poland are available with delivery throughout the country.

Picture varnishes and varnishes – protecting your works

Picture varnishes are the key to preserving the beauty of your works for years. They protect against dust, moisture, and UV rays, while simultaneously enhancing colors. In our assortment, you will find picture varnishes in spray or for brush application, ideal for different media. Similarly, picture varnish acts as a finishing layer, providing gloss or matte. We often advise artists to wait for the paint to dry completely before applying picture varnish – this prevents streaks.

When considering buying varnishes for oil paints, pay attention to their composition: those based on resin are more durable. For watercolors, we recommend watercolor paint varnish, which does not dissolve delicate pigments.

Practical tips regarding picture varnishes:

• Apply thin layers to avoid yellowing.
• Use in a ventilated room due to fumes.
• Test on a small fragment to check the effect on your painting.
• Choose matte versions for a natural look.

At Kolor Art, you can buy varnishes for oil paints with a quality guarantee from renowned manufacturers.

Painting grounds – the foundation of a perfect surface

Painting grounds prepare the surface for painting, ensuring better adhesion and even paint absorption. Without them, paint may peel or fade. Acrylic ground is particularly universal, suitable for canvas, wood, or paper. Gesso, or a thick ground based on gypsum, creates a smooth base for acrylic or oil paints. If you paint on canvas, canvas painting ground prevents paint from soaking into the fabric, saving pigment.

For those who work with pastels, media for pastel works in the form of grounds adds roughness, improving pencil adhesion. Pastel fixative sets layers, and charcoal and pencil fixative protects against smudging.

Types of painting grounds and their applications:

• Acrylic ground: fast-drying, for contemporary techniques.
• Gesso: thick, for building texture.
• Canvas painting ground: oil-resistant, for long-lasting works.

In our artistic media shop, you will find painting grounds in bottles of various capacities.

Acrylic and oil paint mediums – creative possibilities

Acrylic paint mediums allow you to slow drying or add sheen, which is ideal for blending. On the other hand, oil paint mediums dilute paint without losing color intensity. At Kolor Art, we combine these products with others, like pastel fixative, to offer a full range of options.

Comparison of popular mediums:

Thanks to this, an artistic media shop like ours becomes a place where you can find everything for developing your passion.

Автор:

Janusz Malarski

specialist in art materials and painting techniques

24.12.2025