one thing I particularly love about your videos is that you don't assume knowledge on our part or familiarity with your previous works; a lot of creators in various fields make videos that are nigh incomprehensible to a new viewer, but each of your works stands on its own, and your conversational tone means even familiar steps found in other videos feel fresh and interesting each time
I agree. I found this video most informative and enjoyable. Yes straight forward and with no philosophical comments! The music is pleasant to hear. Thank you
This channel has kept me going through hard times for years now. When my world feels like it’s falling apart I get to watch a kind, true hearted person put something back together lovingly. Always helps me get through my hard days, like today. Thank you Julian ❤
The flowers are gorgeous, but what stunned me the most in the before/after reveal is THE FREAKING VASE. It went from a vague dark shape with a few tiny highlights to a polished gold vessel that hits just the right balance of luxurious and understated--it doesn't overshadow the flowers in the slightest, but it complements their showiness beautifully. :D
Hello, Would you consider doing a video like "A week in my studio"? The reason I'm asking that is because we see you doing one painting at the time during your videos. From A to Z But, in reality, for example after the hot table treatment I don't think that you just sit and wait for the acclimation is done to keep working. You probably go to another project, refurnish your supplies, clean everything, do the paperwork needed, respond to potential clients.... So one video in the type of "Spend a week with me" could allow us to have a better grasp on your day to day professional life. I mean I guess you have to do some mental gymnastic between working a painting A, then on a painting B ... I would love to hear you talk about this aspect of your work. And I also think that there so much more work that is not directly in contact with a painting that you do but mandatory that I would love to just have a taste of. For exemple also I would love to hear about how you do an estimate on renovating a painting. But i won't ask for that since in my eyes this is very "personnal" and we as the public don't need to know how much exactly it cost for a painting to go through your hands and expertise
i would love to see this too, and i believe he has once mentioned before in an old video that he does work on other projects while he's waiting for the ones on the tables to be ready, like he cycles through multiple.
having done similar with screws (just a plastic container though), it still takes a lot of tracking down to collect the damnable things. Then a week later you find more, hopefully not by stepping, or sitting on them. The brass tacks were fortunately done on the workbench and just swept into a drawer.
I wonder if he stores the tacks in glass for a specific reason? The look of the jars is a nice mood, but glass shards and delicate art don't mix well. There is a lot to be said for storing things in tins with lids that latch well. :)
Oh, peonies are my favourite flowers! I love how they look and how they smell too. Peonies remind me of summers spent in rural places (villages, homesteads, small towns). It felt like every house had at least one peony bush. I definitely would like to have such a painting. Like always, great job!❤
Yes my granny had them near her home in a rural farming area. They had a lovely scent that takes me back. They must have thrived on neglect and I haven't had any luck growing them 😀
It gives me some solace to see someone I respect greatly also fall prey to the temptation to avoid the trip back to the cupboard to get the rest of the items required, by carrying absolutely everything balanced precariously all in one go and then that moment when you remember why you promised yourself you wouldn't ever do that again - and the half hour or hour spent making up for wanting to save time at the beginning - we are all apparently very human 😊 Also - I just loved this beautiful painting.
I am currently adding baskets, tins, trays, and bags to my daily life, in an attempt to reduce these moments. I feel both silly and satisfied to pack and unpack when only traveling to another room, lol. In my head, I am simply making object picnics for each task. 😂
I am always amazed at the craftsmanship required for this work. I have great respect for your skills and knowledge. Thank you for bringing me into your realm of craftsmanship.
Not that it really matters - But my cat was absolutely fascinated watching you retouch the painting. His head moved back and forth with your paint brush with rapt attention. 😂
Watching you begin to remove the varnish on the center-right pale pink peony made me surprisingly catch my breath. I'm mid 60's and I can tell you that's a rare occurrence. I was so taken aback by the vibrant yet delicate pink color where seconds ago there was a drab and dirty coral. Thank you for giving this artist's flowers back their beauty and sharing the transformation.
Fantastic!! What a beautiful painting! Even just cleaning it made a huge difference, but then adding in the varnish removal and a SECOND cleaning? Wow!! I'm betting the client is thrilled with what beauty they're getting back!
Wow! The moment you took off the old varnish on the first blush pink peonie... my jaw dropped. I was in aw of the beauty and vibrance of that beautiful color! And the feather like texture of the petals popped up so much more. Wow!
We (my young children and I) love watching your work! We also found out that your studio is about 25 mins from my mom's residence 😁 My children were so excited to hear this, but don't worry, we won't drive by to look through your windows in awe. 😅
The most revealing episode of the whole story, after years of watching Julian perform such meticulous work that would make a Japanese man sweat, I always wondered how he would react when things go wrong, as he is seen as a very serene and patient person. That small and almost insignificant glass jar brought us the most authentic reaction. I never expected to hear a slur, but neither did that phrase. AWESOME.
I think you and I could get along, as I respond in a similar fashion to something bad happening that makes life more difficult for the moment. And the "700 billion, 500 thousand, 821 1/2" bit was hilarious, as I too use such exaggerations to deal with the aforementioned moment of suck. 🤣 Thank you very much for the great content, and for showing how you make mistakes as well.
Can you elaborate on how you add the synthetic varnish to your re-touching paints the next time a project calls for it? Do you mix it into whatever color you have on the board, or pull the color onto the brush and then dab into the resin? I recall you talking about how the resin can affect the sheen, so I imagine you would not want some of your colors on your board to have it, if you are working on another canvas with the expectation that the colors will dry matte. As always, thanks for the interesting and oh, so relaxing, videos!
I've been binge watching old Antiques Roadshow episodes from UK. Three months ago I knew nothing about paintings. Now when they show dark, dingy museum paintings I actually say out loud "Somebody call Julian!" When they show a conservator working on a painting I know what is happening at each step and recognize when they are doing it like you would. It feels good to learn so much in 3 months.
This is a beautiful restoration project! I imagined that Kit would work on something like this in order to hone her skills. Will we see some of her projects in one or more videos?
I love your videos and your descriptive ways of explanation what you're doing. Ill ikely not ever restore a painting, but am so intrigued with its processes. Also, you always have the best ways to Segway into an ad lol
The change of colors in the vibrant Peonies was dramatic with your meticulous and multiple cleanings. Lovely music during the removal of the old varnish 😉. This video felt like "coming home" after your Behind The Canvas field trip last week. Thanks for always doing your best to provide us with so much amazing and now, more varied, content and experiences. I know it is hard, diligent work but your passion and enthusiasm for your craft and your desire to share them with us shines through. ❤
Oh man, I felt your pain when those tacks fell. Been there, done that, only my craft room is no where near as neat and tidy as your studio. I’m still finding tacks in and around things to this day 😄. Best wishes from Scotland x
having watched a great many of your magnificent restorations, I have to admit that I NEVER tire of hearing you explain each step you take along the way. It feels like a Lullaby in some respects, although it does NOT put me to sleep ☺☺☺ Thank you for sharing your Art
I think you and I would get along well, as we respond to bad things happening to us the same way. A hearty and sarcastic "AWESOME!" followed by a pain in my soul. And the "700 billion 500 thousand 821 1/2" is how I describe something that has a large number that's associated with the aforementioned "bad things" ... with exaggeration and more sarcasm. I especially like the way you clean up the strip lining canvas and secure the keys, as that's something I would also do. That pesky OCD the Army gave me gets really satisfied when I watch your videos. Thank you for your hard work and excellent content, as well as allowing yourself to show that you're a human like the rest of us. 🥰
13:42 had me wheezing the way he said "AAAAAWESOOOME" after dropping the jar with the tacks 😂 relatable af I do the same when I drop something I'm really not supposed to drop 😂
There is a municipal art museum about 80 miles east of your shop that would benefit tremendously from your ministrations. I hope that someone on the staff can imagine what their dirty, nicotine-stained paintings might look like restored. Kalamazoo, I'm talkin' about you!
ngl when you were mixing and blending the different yellows I thought it looked terrible, but then when you showed the finished painting and I couldn't even tell where that area was, well, I guess that shows who the professional is and who the backseat restorer is lol.
huh, well that's weird. This Didn't come up on my feed (6 months ago) until Today....and @13:42 is an All Too Relatable reaction when I've dropped and/or ruined my art supplies (or a cup from my mothers table set collection (sorry mom, 😅))
BRILLIANT WORK! EXQUISITE painting! I love peonies, and this painting features at least one of mine. 'Festiva Maxima' was introduced in 1851, and is easily recognizable by the red flecks at the base of a pure white blossom. The fragrance is one you never forget, and I look forward to it every spring. Thank you for your exceptional work!🎨
I wasn't going to return to see a documentary. Just being honest. I don't care for them but had a feeling this was an actual restoration and happy it was because I was ready to stop watching if it was a daku.
I wish he would discuss how much these restorations COST. I took a 14x16 inch impressionist painting from the 1920s to a local "conservator." It was, at worst, a bit dirty. Indeed, after TELLING me that was basically in "great" condition, he then indicated it would cost over TWENTY ONE HUNDRED dollars to "conserve"! The painting was worth maybe 10 grand wholesale and I couldn't see spending that much on it, so I passed. But I don't understand the price. I mean, how many hours could it have taken to clean the thing?
That video ist especially informative. I've been watching your videos for quite a while now, but had always had a few questions about your art. Now, with close ups and your helpful commentairy, for exemple on you weaving with Belgian linnen, I know and understand a lot more😊❤
The glass jars are aesthetically pleasing, but what you need is Glad sandwich storage containers. They're unbreakable, see-through, and stackable. Everybody has an opinion. 🌹🌷🥀🌹🌷
By the way, I'm a huge fan of the channel, never miss one video. I love how the channel shows the paintings and sculptures in their sheer materiality, apart from the representation or the ideas, it's like showing the guts of a work of art.
Your productions are fantastic, seem them all. Great visuals, awesome content, efficient video editing... there's just one thing though: audio. Audio editing is your Kryptonite.
"I can vacuum up all that debris...the dust, the dirt, and often pine needles." lol wut 😂 I can see that maybe being an occasional thing with paintings found out in old storage sheds or something. But "often"?!?! WTF are people doing? Leaving them outside as bribes for the fairies? Hanging their paintings up in pine forests for late summer picnics? I need to know.
I just wanted to comment that I've been watching and loving your videos for years, your videos made me love art restoration and I'm happy to say that I just started an art restoration course two days ago in Italy, keep making videos and inspiring people❤
I keep being amazed by the retouching.. You're using all the wrong colors.. making the defect more obvious than it originally was.Then add even more paint and suddenly . .huh what happened, where did that spot go .. Each and every time.
Me watching the retouching: Oops! Wrong color!..Oh, wait, OK, no it's not, in fact that was exactly the right color. That was crazy. How did he do that?
Just wondering: have you ever ruined or majorly damaged a painting by accident or bad luck? Is this something every art restorer will have happen, maybe at the beginning of their career, or is this very unlikely with a normal amount of care? I'm thinking some of these paintings might just fall apart or be hiding some unknown chemicals that react badly to restoration. Is this why you have insurance?
This is a very pretty painting. Reminding us that decorative work can be high quality. And the tacks. My Dad had a workshop. He rigged high power magnets to the shop vacuum. Any nails were trapped. Just a thought.
Julian, I've always wanted to ask you this question. When first going to the hot table to flatten the painting, has a crease from canvas stretcher ever doubled under instead of going flat when you turn the vaccum on? I'll assume if it did you'd just release the vaccum and try again, but has an old canvas ever just cracked on you? 🤔🤔
I see dents, scratches, chips, and punctures and the cold dead heart inside my coffee stained hoodie starts to warm right up. Let's get me- er, this painting - fixed!
Just something about a bouquet of flower. Love the frame video, do preferred the resting of paintings and the way you get your end results. Much love, hope your holidays were better than expected. Afriend .
I have a very similar print of a painting that looks like this. I wish I could find someone who specialised in these kinds of paintings, as i am awful at painting realism. Such a classic type of painting, will always be one of my fav.
I've made that sound when dropping a box of safety or straight pins. Let me just say - a magnet on a string or pole is your friend! (If needed you can vacuum through a screen to remove dust/threads etc.) For you it would leave the glass shards behind.
Julian, i have wondered which painting you would have loved to work on ?. And wishes coming true, which painting would you love to have in your home just to enjoy looking at the beauty of it every day ?. Blessing to you and your loved ones. 🙏.
one thing I particularly love about your videos is that you don't assume knowledge on our part or familiarity with your previous works; a lot of creators in various fields make videos that are nigh incomprehensible to a new viewer, but each of your works stands on its own, and your conversational tone means even familiar steps found in other videos feel fresh and interesting each time
I agree, I also love to be able to predict what Julian will do next in a restoration.
I love screaming Belgian linen! everytime he says bridging lol
This guy will never throw shade at artists but will throw unlimited shade at other conservators
We love a straight forward restoration on a regular basis.
The more the merrier, though I do love the 3 or 4 part restorations. I also love watching Julian problem solving with his mechanical skills too.
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His inventions are truly amazing.
I agree. I found this video most informative and enjoyable. Yes straight forward and with no philosophical comments! The music is pleasant to hear. Thank you
Aesthetically I think this is one of my favourite paintings you've worked on.
Agreed. The pink and white ones are my favorites.
Julian trying to match his shirts with the painting? 🙈
Isn't it lovely? The artist is a master to make it look so effortless.
Agreed, lovely painting.
Mine was the 'forest for the trees'. I was stunned to see those colors appear!
So excited, we have a restoration video! With your new video series, I was afraid that we wasn’t going to get restorations anymore. 😅
I think you meant we *weren't*
Same!
@@alisav8394looks like the French are not the only one being rude correcting people 😅
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Mais non.
@@DYONY5O5it's ok to correct people, that is how we learn. And this comment is absolutely fine telling how to write correctly.
I’m green with envy for the owner of this painting - especially after your usual magnificent restoration work!
This channel has kept me going through hard times for years now. When my world feels like it’s falling apart I get to watch a kind, true hearted person put something back together lovingly. Always helps me get through my hard days, like today. Thank you Julian ❤
I agree. This channel is always inspiring and soothing in so many ways
You are not alone in this. We are so lucky to have Julian in the hard times 🫶
@@rubymh1808 much love ❤️
The flowers are gorgeous, but what stunned me the most in the before/after reveal is THE FREAKING VASE. It went from a vague dark shape with a few tiny highlights to a polished gold vessel that hits just the right balance of luxurious and understated--it doesn't overshadow the flowers in the slightest, but it complements their showiness beautifully. :D
So happy to see your usual content as well as the touring stuff. Your links into Squarespace is always so smooth and ninja styled. 😂❤
Hello,
Would you consider doing a video like "A week in my studio"?
The reason I'm asking that is because we see you doing one painting at the time during your videos. From A to Z But, in reality, for example after the hot table treatment I don't think that you just sit and wait for the acclimation is done to keep working.
You probably go to another project, refurnish your supplies, clean everything, do the paperwork needed, respond to potential clients....
So one video in the type of "Spend a week with me" could allow us to have a better grasp on your day to day professional life.
I mean I guess you have to do some mental gymnastic between working a painting A, then on a painting B ... I would love to hear you talk about this aspect of your work. And I also think that there so much more work that is not directly in contact with a painting that you do but mandatory that I would love to just have a taste of.
For exemple also I would love to hear about how you do an estimate on renovating a painting. But i won't ask for that since in my eyes this is very "personnal" and we as the public don't need to know how much exactly it cost for a painting to go through your hands and expertise
Great idea for a show. I would find the very interesting.
This is such a good idea, I hope Julian sees this!!
i would love to see this too, and i believe he has once mentioned before in an old video that he does work on other projects while he's waiting for the ones on the tables to be ready, like he cycles through multiple.
Yes yes yes❤
A magnet is a useful addition to a workshop to pick up dropped tacks/nails, leaving the glass shards to be swept up
having done similar with screws (just a plastic container though), it still takes a lot of tracking down to collect the damnable things. Then a week later you find more, hopefully not by stepping, or sitting on them. The brass
tacks were fortunately done on the workbench and just swept into a drawer.
I was imagining him scooting around using his tacking hammer. Although humorous, I'm sure he used a larger magnet for this one.
He didn't swear - very impressive. Love the calmness of his personality.
I wonder if he stores the tacks in glass for a specific reason? The look of the jars is a nice mood, but glass shards and delicate art don't mix well. There is a lot to be said for storing things in tins with lids that latch well. :)
Came down to see if anyone had commented on this, lol.
Oh, peonies are my favourite flowers! I love how they look and how they smell too. Peonies remind me of summers spent in rural places (villages, homesteads, small towns). It felt like every house had at least one peony bush. I definitely would like to have such a painting. Like always, great job!❤
Yes my granny had them near her home in a rural farming area. They had a lovely scent that takes me back. They must have thrived on neglect and I haven't had any luck growing them 😀
I think I'll start using "awesome" as an expletive now
It gives me some solace to see someone I respect greatly also fall prey to the temptation to avoid the trip back to the cupboard to get the rest of the items required, by carrying absolutely everything balanced precariously all in one go and then that moment when you remember why you promised yourself you wouldn't ever do that again - and the half hour or hour spent making up for wanting to save time at the beginning - we are all apparently very human 😊 Also - I just loved this beautiful painting.
I am currently adding baskets, tins, trays, and bags to my daily life, in an attempt to reduce these moments. I feel both silly and satisfied to pack and unpack when only traveling to another room, lol. In my head, I am simply making object picnics for each task. 😂
I am always amazed at the craftsmanship required for this work. I have great respect for your skills and knowledge. Thank you for bringing me into your realm of craftsmanship.
Not that it really matters - But my cat was absolutely fascinated watching you retouch the painting. His head moved back and forth with your paint brush with rapt attention. 😂
The depth of such vibrant colour is really evident in those Peony petals, they’re absolutely gorgeous. I’m glad that you’ve restored it to full glory
Watching those peonies bloom again under your hand was simply lovely.
I love the way that you shouted AWESOME and didn’t swear. Very restrained. 😊
I must see this mystery "half-tack" you found on your floor at 14:22
Watching you begin to remove the varnish on the center-right pale pink peony made me surprisingly catch my breath. I'm mid 60's and I can tell you that's a rare occurrence. I was so taken aback by the vibrant yet delicate pink color where seconds ago there was a drab and dirty coral. Thank you for giving this artist's flowers back their beauty and sharing the transformation.
Can’t adequately express how much I enjoy watching and listening to you work.
The little canvas vacuum gives me a lot of joy 😂
The tiny vacuum is that little hero that just satisfies my soul
All of his tools give me joy. Watching him lay them out and use each one can be as beautiful as the artworks themselves.
no matter how many times I see you perform the same techniques, it is always amazing artistry in its self.
Its amazing seeing just how bright the colors are underneath the varnish! It’s always a satisfying sight, but these flowers really take the cake
It’s one of the more beautiful subjects of restoration I’ve seen from you in a while. Something about flowers is always so delightful.
I'm glad that what happened offscreen was just a tack jar being dropped and not you hurting yourself!
Peonies are my absolute favourite flower. Lucky owner(s) to be able to look at this beautiful painting every day.
Fantastic!! What a beautiful painting! Even just cleaning it made a huge difference, but then adding in the varnish removal and a SECOND cleaning? Wow!! I'm betting the client is thrilled with what beauty they're getting back!
Wow! The moment you took off the old varnish on the first blush pink peonie... my jaw dropped. I was in aw of the beauty and vibrance of that beautiful color! And the feather like texture of the petals popped up so much more. Wow!
We (my young children and I) love watching your work! We also found out that your studio is about 25 mins from my mom's residence 😁
My children were so excited to hear this, but don't worry, we won't drive by to look through your windows in awe. 😅
13:40 Instead of awesome, you could say it was... spec-TAC-ular :D
No one is gonna ask how pine needles got in the back of the canvas?!
The most revealing episode of the whole story, after years of watching Julian perform such meticulous work that would make a Japanese man sweat, I always wondered how he would react when things go wrong, as he is seen as a very serene and patient person. That small and almost insignificant glass jar brought us the most authentic reaction. I never expected to hear a slur, but neither did that phrase. AWESOME.
Please explain "often pine needles" hahaha why are there pine needles in the canvas???
I think you and I could get along, as I respond in a similar fashion to something bad happening that makes life more difficult for the moment. And the "700 billion, 500 thousand, 821 1/2" bit was hilarious, as I too use such exaggerations to deal with the aforementioned moment of suck. 🤣
Thank you very much for the great content, and for showing how you make mistakes as well.
I know this is gonna be a good one!
Nice to see Kit is in the background working with you.
Can you elaborate on how you add the synthetic varnish to your re-touching paints the next time a project calls for it? Do you mix it into whatever color you have on the board, or pull the color onto the brush and then dab into the resin? I recall you talking about how the resin can affect the sheen, so I imagine you would not want some of your colors on your board to have it, if you are working on another canvas with the expectation that the colors will dry matte. As always, thanks for the interesting and oh, so relaxing, videos!
I've been binge watching old Antiques Roadshow episodes from UK. Three months ago I knew nothing about paintings. Now when they show dark, dingy museum paintings I actually say out loud "Somebody call Julian!" When they show a conservator working on a painting I know what is happening at each step and recognize when they are doing it like you would. It feels good to learn so much in 3 months.
This is a beautiful restoration project! I imagined that Kit would work on something like this in order to hone her skills. Will we see some of her projects in one or more videos?
No glass jars... a cleaned out plastic peanut butter jar is perfect for tacks. If you drop it, it bounces.
Your videos are great. I noticed in a few you are talking over loud sounds like vacuums and it’s hard to hear you.
The noise levels have been a bit off lately in this video the tape and vacuum are MUCH louder than your voiceover.
You videos are so relaxing! I do not have better words to describe the feeling of calm I get watching you work. Thank you!
Loved seeing these flowers now
in the middle of winter.
It brought me to thinking of summers of the past.
Agreed, there could not have been a more welcome sight this week!
It’s like someone turned on the lights! The painting literally bloomed into full colour! Stunning!
I love your videos and your descriptive ways of explanation what you're doing. Ill ikely not ever restore a painting, but am so intrigued with its processes. Also, you always have the best ways to Segway into an ad lol
The change of colors in the vibrant Peonies was dramatic with your meticulous and multiple cleanings. Lovely music during the removal of the old varnish 😉. This video felt like "coming home" after your Behind The Canvas field trip last week. Thanks for always doing your best to provide us with so much amazing and now, more varied, content and experiences. I know it is hard, diligent work but your passion and enthusiasm for your craft and your desire to share them with us shines through. ❤
15:28 thats keys in the corner
thats keys in the spotlight
Love peonies. Watching your removal of varnish and dirt to reveal the artist's use of light and shadow was delightful. Thank you so much for sharing
Oh man, I felt your pain when those tacks fell. Been there, done that, only my craft room is no where near as neat and tidy as your studio. I’m still finding tacks in and around things to this day 😄. Best wishes from Scotland x
Wow! That pink! How lovely! ❤
I loooove your floral shirt at 16:10, lowkey want one too
Beautiful job as always, Julian!!!
❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow, watching the yellows get cleaned away to white was so immensely satisfying. The cleaning of these paintings are always my favorite parts. 😄
Each restoration feels to me like some balance has been restored in this Universe, very comforting and appeasing :) Thank you
Wow! This painting was spectacular as was your restoration work! Thank you so much for sharing.
having watched a great many of your magnificent restorations, I have to admit that I NEVER tire of hearing you explain each step you take along the way. It feels like a Lullaby in some respects, although it does NOT put me to sleep ☺☺☺ Thank you for sharing your Art
Seriously, how many of us want to start a website just to help Julian?
You can help with Patreon. Far less work involved! He does extra for patreons and answer questions. Pretty awesome ❤
I think you and I would get along well, as we respond to bad things happening to us the same way. A hearty and sarcastic "AWESOME!" followed by a pain in my soul. And the "700 billion 500 thousand 821 1/2" is how I describe something that has a large number that's associated with the aforementioned "bad things" ... with exaggeration and more sarcasm.
I especially like the way you clean up the strip lining canvas and secure the keys, as that's something I would also do. That pesky OCD the Army gave me gets really satisfied when I watch your videos.
Thank you for your hard work and excellent content, as well as allowing yourself to show that you're a human like the rest of us. 🥰
13:42 had me wheezing
the way he said "AAAAAWESOOOME"
after dropping the jar with the tacks 😂 relatable af
I do the same when I drop something I'm really not supposed to drop 😂
"the dust, the dirt and sometime *pine needles*" excuse me WHAT
Lol I had the same reaction
2 questions
1) what is the most surprising thing you've found during cleaning?
2) what's you're biggest OOPS (by you) you were able to fix?
There is a municipal art museum about 80 miles east of your shop that would benefit tremendously from your ministrations. I hope that someone on the staff can imagine what their dirty, nicotine-stained paintings might look like restored. Kalamazoo, I'm talkin' about you!
ngl when you were mixing and blending the different yellows I thought it looked terrible, but then when you showed the finished painting and I couldn't even tell where that area was, well, I guess that shows who the professional is and who the backseat restorer is lol.
huh, well that's weird. This Didn't come up on my feed (6 months ago) until Today....and @13:42 is an All Too Relatable reaction when I've dropped and/or ruined my art supplies (or a cup from my mothers table set collection (sorry mom, 😅))
BRILLIANT WORK!
EXQUISITE painting!
I love peonies, and this painting features at least one of mine. 'Festiva Maxima' was introduced in 1851, and is easily recognizable by the red flecks at the base of a pure white blossom. The fragrance is one you never forget, and I look forward to it every spring.
Thank you for your exceptional work!🎨
I wasn't going to return to see a documentary. Just being honest. I don't care for them but had a feeling this was an actual restoration and happy it was because I was ready to stop watching if it was a daku.
I wish he would discuss how much these restorations COST. I took a 14x16 inch impressionist painting from the 1920s to a local "conservator." It was, at worst, a bit dirty. Indeed, after TELLING me that was basically in "great" condition, he then indicated it would cost over TWENTY ONE HUNDRED dollars to "conserve"! The painting was worth maybe 10 grand wholesale and I couldn't see spending that much on it, so I passed. But I don't understand the price. I mean, how many hours could it have taken to clean the thing?
Thank You Julian, Thank You Kit.... Glad to see my old "Waldo's" working... TM
Another wonderful video, Julian. And I LOVE that floral shirt that you were wearing from 16:09 - 16:30..
Will you think about doing a 2-3 hour video of just cleaning the paintings compilation? Please? 🙏
The final reveal is at timestamp 1337. Coincidence? I think not!
can’t believe this man picked up 700,000,500,821 ½ tacks so we could watch this video 🧡🙏🏻 truly incredible
That video ist especially informative. I've been watching your videos for quite a
while now, but had always had a few questions about your art. Now, with close ups and your helpful commentairy, for exemple on you weaving with Belgian linnen, I know and understand a lot more😊❤
The glass jars are aesthetically pleasing, but what you need is Glad sandwich storage containers. They're unbreakable, see-through, and stackable. Everybody has an opinion. 🌹🌷🥀🌹🌷
By the way, I'm a huge fan of the channel, never miss one video. I love how the channel shows the paintings and sculptures in their sheer materiality, apart from the representation or the ideas, it's like showing the guts of a work of art.
Your productions are fantastic, seem them all. Great visuals, awesome content, efficient video editing... there's just one thing though: audio. Audio editing is your Kryptonite.
"I can vacuum up all that debris...the dust, the dirt, and often pine needles." lol wut 😂
I can see that maybe being an occasional thing with paintings found out in old storage sheds or something. But "often"?!?! WTF are people doing? Leaving them outside as bribes for the fairies? Hanging their paintings up in pine forests for late summer picnics? I need to know.
I just wanted to comment that I've been watching and loving your videos for years, your videos made me love art restoration and I'm happy to say that I just started an art restoration course two days ago in Italy, keep making videos and inspiring people❤
I keep being amazed by the retouching.. You're using all the wrong colors.. making the defect more obvious than it originally was.Then add even more paint and suddenly . .huh what happened, where did that spot go .. Each and every time.
Me watching the retouching: Oops! Wrong color!..Oh, wait, OK, no it's not, in fact that was exactly the right color. That was crazy. How did he do that?
Well, "peonys" covered with surface grime obviously can't give its owner wealth and prosperity. Good job!
I kept thinking this was the New Order cover for the Power, Corruption & Lies album. It looks soooo similar!
In a future video, we need meet the pup whose gruffs and panting made MY little shih-tzu start to bark. 😍🤣
Just wondering: have you ever ruined or majorly damaged a painting by accident or bad luck? Is this something every art restorer will have happen, maybe at the beginning of their career, or is this very unlikely with a normal amount of care? I'm thinking some of these paintings might just fall apart or be hiding some unknown chemicals that react badly to restoration. Is this why you have insurance?
I love nodding along to the explanations as to why things are done! It's been so nice coming back to watching your videos!
Thanks for sharing that tack jar bomb. Good stuff. Been a while since we’ve seen that wakka flocka zoshi Japanese paper stuff. Need some of that.
This is a very pretty painting. Reminding us that decorative work can be high quality.
And the tacks. My Dad had a workshop. He rigged high power magnets to the shop vacuum. Any nails were trapped. Just a thought.
Julian, I've always wanted to ask you this question. When first going to the hot table to flatten the painting, has a crease from canvas stretcher ever doubled under instead of going flat when you turn the vaccum on? I'll assume if it did you'd just release the vaccum and try again, but has an old canvas ever just cracked on you? 🤔🤔
Did you believe that pink? And, yet, Julian saw some more dirt! Bless him.
I see dents, scratches, chips, and punctures and the cold dead heart inside my coffee stained hoodie starts to warm right up.
Let's get me- er, this painting - fixed!
Just something about a bouquet of flower. Love the frame video, do preferred the resting of paintings and the way you get your end results. Much love, hope your holidays were better than expected. Afriend .
Wow. This video was so... fast. The cuts, the talking, I am almost out of breath.
I have a very similar print of a painting that looks like this. I wish I could find someone who specialised in these kinds of paintings, as i am awful at painting realism. Such a classic type of painting, will always be one of my fav.
I always look forward to your videos
Wish you'd bring back the no commentary videos they were very relaxing. I could just turn off my brain and watch.
I've made that sound when dropping a box of safety or straight pins. Let me just say - a magnet on a string or pole is your friend! (If needed you can vacuum through a screen to remove dust/threads etc.) For you it would leave the glass shards behind.
Julian, i have wondered which painting you would have loved to work on ?.
And wishes coming true, which painting would you love to have in your home just to enjoy looking at the beauty of it every day ?.
Blessing to you and your loved ones. 🙏.