10/18/2026
Framing a watercolor painting under glass can often feel like an obstacle. The glass forms a barrier to the painting, is easily damaged and is an expensive process requiring professional skill.
Over the years I've developed a method for mounting watercolor paintings on wood panel and sealing them so that they are protected while still holding the integrity of the paper surface. I wouldn't like my watercolor paintings to be glossy like a varnished oil painting, so finding a way to seal that still looked like watercolor was really important to me. You can compare the two paintings in the photo, the one on the left is a full sheet of watercolor mounted on panel, and the one on the right is under glass.
You can watch the full how-to video on my YouTube channel. I talk about the supplies I use, walk through the entire process, and also some of the fails that have helped me refine my technique. I'll post the link in the comments.