Best Clear Finish For Painted & Framed Art Pieces?

[The Grizzly]

Hi folks. I've recently started doing 8x10 framed art pieces and I'm in search of a good clear finish for these pieces. They are generally a combination of both dye and acrylic paint, usually with antiquing.

I have Fiebing's Resolene on hand and also picked up a HF airbrush and compressor. I also have a Preval sprayer setup.

While at Hobby Lobby today I found several spray arcrylic clears:

ModgePodge

(cant remember the brand) acrylic clear in matte, gloss and high gloss

Krylon acrylic clear and UV blocking clear

I also found in the artist's section a brushable clear varnish but not sure if it's compatible with acrylics and the Fiebing's antique paste.

Looking for any insight you guys that do painted projects can provide. Thanks!

[The Grizzly]

No replies in 3 weeks? I'll bump it back up.

[Troy Burch]

Just saw this Grizzly. I had these same questions about 7 years back long before I became a member here. I learned thru trail and error not to use a gloss on art work, you won't like he glare. I use an acrylic matte spray. I wouldn't brush it on for fear of getting the acrylic paint wet and moving it around. Even with the matte finish you'll still have plenty of shine. I do apply a gloss to the eyes and inside the nostrels and places I want a wet look.