Fixative (drawing)

Fixative (drawing)

In drawing, a fixative is a liquid, similar to varnish, which is usually sprayed over a finished piece of artwork to better preserve it and prevent smudging.

Artwork media requiring fixative include drawings done in pencil, charcoal, and pastel. An artist will often fix layers of a work in progress, in order to easily add further layers. Such a technique requires a workable fixative. Fixative is available in aerosol sprays. Also in a more friendly version for lungs and the environment is a liquid fixative that can be used from the bottle via a manual Spray Diffuser.


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