If you’re curious about the retouching process. Go check out the narrated version of my most recent video. I ramble on about color mixing, ethical issues, technical issues relating to the retouching process. Click the link in the bio. Also, sorry about the way I sound- I have a cold 🤧 | Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration

A time-lapse video of the retouching process. This is about 15 mins of retouching... #artrestoration #artconservation #restoration #conservation #art #fineart #painting #canvas #oilpaint #chicago #paintingconservation #arthistory #paintingrestoration #bfar #retouching #dogs #spaniel #hunting #brush #paint | Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration

The retouching process in warp speed! How I wish it was this fast! After this the painting will be brush varnished, then I’ll do the final retouch and after that I’ll spray varnish it. Then back to the owner and up on the wall! #artrestoration #art conservation #restoration #conservation #art #fineart #painting #canvas #oilpaint #chicago #paintingconservation #arthistory #paintingrestoration #bfar #retouching #portrait #portraiture #thatsOneLongNeck 👈🏻that’s an actual hashtag!?! | Baumgartner

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The moment of truth comes after the varnish is applied and one can check the quality of their work. The two main things to watch for are color matching as sometimes colors can shift after the varnish is applied and of course we want any retouching to look just like the painting, that is; be invisible. In addition one has to be mindful of the surface of the repair particularly if there was a tear or hole as any textural deviation will instantly reveal the conservation work even if the color match