Cleaning an Oil Painting – Before and After Restoration
I recently cleaned this small harbour scene, and it turned out to be a particularly satisfying treatment because the difference was much greater than I had expected when I...
When an Accident Leaves a Hole in a Painting: Repairing a Badly Damaged Canvas
This landscape came to my north London conservation studio after its owner slipped and, while trying to steady himself, accidentally put his thumb through the canvas. Unfortunately, the damage...
Dropped or Damaged a Painting? It May Be Repairable
Accidents happen surprisingly easily. A painting can be knocked from a wall, damaged during a house move, caught on the corner of a piece of furniture or accidentally struck...
Can a Torn Painting Be Repaired Invisibly?
A torn painting might seem like a straightforward problem. The canvas has split, so surely the aim is simply to join it back together. In reality, that’s only the...
Oil Painting Cleaning and Restoration Before and After
Discover how professional oil painting restoration revealed the original light, colour, and atmosphere hidden beneath aged varnish and dirt.
Before and After Painting Cleaning: Restoring Depth, Colour & Clarity
Over time, even a well kept painting can lose its clarity. Colours flatten, contrast disappears, and what was once a vibrant scene becomes dull and indistinct. This landscape is...
Logistics Meets Conservation: The Rescue of a Trapped Painting
Some projects remind you that conservation does not happen in isolation. Recently a London removal company contacted me with an urgent challenge involving a two metre by two metre...
Beyond the Naked Eye – Your Painting’s Secrets Exposed
Before any work can be done, a painting repairer must conduct a thorough visual examination. Whatever you bring to me for restoration, I will spend a significant time looking...