Adding an acrylic gel medium to your digital print

Could you use this method on photography printed on canvas as well, or on canvas paper?
Thank you

I saw this video,it was so helpful.
I want to know should we use the Acrylic gel medium after the painting is finished and dry or before start painting on canvas? Can we paint on this Acrylic gel medium? Is that clear like wood glue?

Thanks
laila

Glad to see that people are getting excited about painting on digital prints! So, here's a bit more information that you may not have received in the video:
At Opus, we print with pigment based inks. This means that once the print has "cured" (by waiting for 24 hours for it to full settle and dry), it is water resistant and you can paint over top of it without disturbing or changing the printed image. You can use acrylic paints and mediums to enhance your print, whether the image is photo based or fine art reproduction. By adding paint and/or mediums to your print, you can bring it to life with texture, glazes of colour, or bright brush strokes of paint. Or, pour on a few layers of Golden's Clear Tar gel to get that thick, shiny resin coat look.
With the wide selection of mediums and paints available at Opus, the possibilities are endless... And I should mention, as with any acrylic paintings and digital prints, you should always finish your work by varnishing it.

Hi,

Is the printing on canvas a service that Opus offers, if so can you provide a link to the service and information.
Is there a layer needed between say the print and clear tar gel, or on top of the tar gel to protect it from UV rays and discoloration?

Thanks!

Thanks for your questions!

Yes, Opus prints digital images on canvas. More information about our digital printing service can be found here: http://www.opusframing.com/services/fine-art-digital-printing-opus and here: http://www.opusframing.com/how/videos/introduction-opus-downtown-digital...

A layer between the print and the clear tar gel is not necessary. Once the print has cured for a minimum of 48 hours, you can paint directly on the print with acrylic mediums, such as the tar gel, and with acrylic paints, as well.

While a top coat is not essential, it would be beneficial in the long run for giving the print the maximum protection against UV rays and discolouration. For this, you can use Golden Archival Spray varnish, or Golden Polymer varnish which is a brush on version.

Hope that helps!

Re: Tar Gel
Should the canvas be stretched first, before applying the tar gel??