Why should a Professional Acrylic painting be varnished?

Using the right varnish, in the right way, is the best way to keep your acrylic paintings looking their best. Not only does varnish protect your artwork from the accumulation of dirt and dust, it also enhances the final look of your masterpiece with a radiant glossy, matt or satin finish. 

When acrylic paint dries it’s particularly at risk of attracting dust, which can then become ingrained in the layer of paint. Varnishing adds a hard layer that protects the work – but you need to add an isolation layer to ensure the varnish can be removed without damaging the painting. 

If you don’t want to varnish an acrylic painting, you could put the work behind glass instead.