Once sprayed on , I let it dry at least a day before I start working it on . You will want to spray the photo in a well ventilated area because of the fumes from the spray . Once dry then I put four coats of Golden Polymer Medium gloss , letting it dry between coats . This is done to protect the image from the oil paint . I apply each coat in four different directions : up , across , diagonal , and then diagonal the other direction . I do this to give the surface an even texture .
Step 4
Step 4 : If I am going to add any collage pieces to the work this is when I do that . I use the golden medium to glue pieces down . This could be done in Photoshop but I prefer cutting images out and then placing them on to the photo .
Step 5
Step 5 : To prepare the panel I tape the edge with masking tape to protect it from the glue and wax . Once the work is dry , I glue it down onto a panel . I use Talus Jade Glue # 403 to do this . It is an acid-free glue that bookmakers and book restorers use . I like this glue because it adheres well to the panel and I don ’ t get air pockets between the paper and the panel . I do not trim the piece to the exact size until the piece is