Welp, there it is...
Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Fantastic Festivus, Happy New Year... or if you don't celebrate; great news, with the winter solstice upon us the days now start t...
2022-12-22 15:03:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Finally, the painting is cleaned, filled in and retouched. But this one requires a frame as well which also requires a bit of creativity...
2022-12-11 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Here it is, part 3.. this is the one that was nerve wracking and really stretched Kitt and I to be creative and problem solve.
2022-12-04 06:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
It takes a special project to tempt a conservator or craftsperson back into the uncomfortable space of not knowing exactly how to resolve a problem, of needing to stretch themselves beyond comfort,...
2022-11-27 06:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
It takes a special project to tempt a conservator or craftsperson back into the uncomfortable space of not knowing exactly how to resolve a problem, of needing to stretch themselves beyond comfort,...
2022-11-20 06:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Where oh where has Julian been lately... or actually, for the past like 6 months.
Been a bit quieter on YouTube, not many Patreon updates and kinda falling off Instagram... Is everythin...
2022-11-15 15:04:33 +0000 UTC View Post
A painting that can barely be seen, a figure peering out, and a few unique issues with which to contend. On this the spookiest day of the year, it only seems fitting that the artwork too shou...
2022-10-30 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
A beautiful and composed dancer, delicately painted by a skilled artist. A picture of poise, yet behind the canvas lies another story. One that speaks to the duality of the sitter and t...
2022-10-02 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
A beautiful and composed dancer, delicately painted by a skilled artist. A picture of poise, yet behind the canvas lies another story. One that speaks to the duality of the sitter and t...
2022-09-25 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Whoa boy, this is a big one! Clocking in at about an hour, I'm joined by Kitt as we discuss the painting, project, clients, and of course spend a bit talking to Kitt about her path to conserv...
2022-08-28 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
After over 2 decades of doing this work, one would think that I've seen enough to no longer be surprised. Alas, that's not the case as more often than not I come across old work that just beg...
2022-08-21 05:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Definitely my most controversial suite of videos thus far... let's talk about it...
2022-08-14 05:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone, particularly those who are new and looking for the epilogue video for the 4-part series…
Kitt and I just filmed it today and now it’s off to editing! There were some real...
2022-08-13 01:00:37 +0000 UTC View Post
The arrival of a large, complicated and possibly important painting to the studio was a perfect opportunity to introduce a young conservation apprentice to the highs and lows of working with proble...
2022-08-07 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Here we go, finally getting to see what the painting actually looks like and bringing Kitt into the most perilous process in conservation: cleaning.
2022-07-31 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
So, it helps to set the publish date for a draft post... whoops, sorry this one didn't post at the normal time!!
2022-07-24 12:45:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The arrival of a large, complicated and possibly important painting to the studio was a perfect opportunity to introduce a young conservation apprentice to the highs and lows of working with proble...
2022-07-17 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The questions answered:
Why only treat one half of the panel?
Why don’t museums do this? Do they?
What’s the difference between hide glue and rabbit skin glu...
2022-07-09 12:38:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks to you eagle-eyed viewers it came to my attention that during retouching of the small icon I conserved, a few characters were inadvertently covered. I promised a followup addressing th...
2022-06-26 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks, the epilogue for The Maverick is up. I‘m out of town and accidentally scheduled the post to go public on YouTube which resulted in a flurry of predictably crappy and ...
2022-06-19 14:32:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Since the dawn of painting people have been doing so on wood. It's amazing material capable of phenomenal feats. A material however, not without a unique suite of pitfalls.
2022-06-12 05:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Your questions put me in a rather pheasant mood.
No, the puns will never get old and no they will never stop ;p
2022-06-09 14:35:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Diminutive but not without big problems, this Greek icon promises great things but the path to redemption won't come without a bit of effort.
2022-06-05 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHey Folks,
I’m headed out of town for work and as such the epilogue videos for Fowl Sutuation and The Maverick will probably be a bit delayed. I’ll get them out as soon as a I can. Thanks...
2022-05-26 18:12:47 +0000 UTC View Post
We're always taught to be different, to go against the current and define our own path. This, by and large is sage advice but not without complexity. Blazing a new trail or being a maverick a...
2022-05-22 05:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHey gang,
Since I've trusted you to name the tools I build, and have mini-therapy sessions with you, I figured you might be interested in helping me make a decision.
I've been app...
2022-05-18 13:54:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Sometimes when a painting arrives one must simply pause and marvel at the damage, for when it's this extensive, it's pretty impressive. Suffice it to say, all hope is not lost and this painti...
2022-05-15 05:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Like many projects, upon first glance the work here seemed wrote and well within what was to be expected. Yet as the work was executed, secrets started to reveal sins and presented challenges...
2022-05-01 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
