Varnishing Day

Varnishing paintings is an activity that usually strikes terror in my cowardly heart, but with an exhibition fast approaching, I just had to get on with it.

Pictured yesterday: the final varnish freshly applied to the painting component of my forthcoming solo show at Queenscliff Gallery, thankfully without mishap. 

Below: the last of the varnished works at day’s end. Click on images for a clearer view. 

The paintings are now ready for the gallery walls. You can preview all the work HERE, but I hope you’ll have a chance to view it in the flesh. Online is no substitute for the real thing, and a day trip to picturesque seaside Queenscliff is highly recommended.  

DEBORAH KLEIN - RÜCKENFIGUR 

Recent paintings and drawings 

DIARY DATES  

Opening event: Sunday Jun 26, 2pm – 4pm

Exhibition run: Jun 23 – Jul 10, 2022

Gallery hours: 10 am - 4 pm. Closed Tuesdays.

QUEENSCLIFF GALLERY 

P 03 4202 0942 | A 81 Hesse Street Queenscliff VIC 3225

The Final Varnish

In the art supply shop last Monday I felt slightly vindicated to learn I’m not the only one who turns to jelly when it comes to varnishing pictures, especially in the lead-up to a show. Fortunately Shane Jones, who clearly has nerves of steel, came to the rescue. But he didn’t do it alone. From the stage in our upstairs cinema room, Alice supervised the entire operation - that is, until the lure of the bubblewrap proved too great.