Restoration of a William Merrit Chase Painting - Narrated

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  • @TatsukiHashida
    @TatsukiHashida 7 років тому +5637

    Your hammer flipping skills is awesome

    • @wadesmith3140
      @wadesmith3140 6 років тому +50

      I would love to do that type of work do you take on Apprentice where can I go to study art restoration I feel that it is important

    • @jacobhenderson1732
      @jacobhenderson1732 6 років тому +35

      Are*

    • @forevergogo
      @forevergogo 6 років тому +5

      The mighty Mjǫllnir no doubt!

    • @smileholicfox
      @smileholicfox 6 років тому +4

      I was watching that in the other video too! Looked somehow relaxing also 😂

    • @tacocatt6808
      @tacocatt6808 6 років тому +6

      Hashida Tackey are*

  • @LoxyLox_
    @LoxyLox_ 5 років тому +625

    3:18 He says: "...bunch of stepts in the process not interesting to watch."
    2 years later 950k subscribers and most ppl want to look for whole process :)

    • @lakhaulas
      @lakhaulas 5 років тому +9

      ... and demand weekly upload. So relaxing

    • @Julaeable
      @Julaeable 4 роки тому +9

      It's stressing me out how short the video is and how many steps he skips 😱

    • @hyeronymus
      @hyeronymus 4 роки тому

      @@Julaeable tru

    • @kathleenclark5877
      @kathleenclark5877 4 роки тому +3

      Lox I agree. I love watching the whole process from beginning to end. However, in more recent videos, he clearly has listened and does include those details.
      Can you imagine the poor clients when they found this painting hanging over the chair? Inconsolable. But look at how wonderful it looks after Julian has finished. A miracle!

    • @weareallfritz4365
      @weareallfritz4365 4 роки тому +7

      Imagine having a job where you could make UA-cam videos just about your daily life at work, and people would be like "Yes, this is the content I want"

  • @thescruffy360
    @thescruffy360 6 років тому +5285

    I've watched a couple of these now and all I can say is you've got some serious hate for staples as stretchers

    • @CoCoProductions
      @CoCoProductions 6 років тому +123

      LMAO

    • @ii-yk9qz
      @ii-yk9qz 6 років тому +207

      I have watched a lot too and this comment made my day

    • @flwrbeat
      @flwrbeat 6 років тому +99

      i was thinking about that as soon as he mentioned the stretcher part lmaooo

    • @ThalesRod
      @ThalesRod 6 років тому +422

      What Staples? Those inferior motherfuckers?

    • @tiffanyz2941
      @tiffanyz2941 6 років тому +15

      so many armyy

  • @Lil_refresha
    @Lil_refresha 6 років тому +4387

    Lmaoooo "It was poorly conserved at least one time." THE SHADE

    • @babycakes4119
      @babycakes4119 5 років тому +2

      Hahaha

    • @Tracy137
      @Tracy137 5 років тому +130

      Ash PS - but he's so polite about it, bless him. I told him about a painting resto I watched on youtube where one guy took a HAMMER to the painting to flatten it out and this very sweet man just replied that everyone has different methods. I man that is tact and diplomacy at a Boss Level. :)

    • @Tracy137
      @Tracy137 5 років тому +18

      @@chrysanthemum_tea1938 - I've tried looking for it but can't seem to find it. Problem is my original search was very vague - just sort of 'art restorations/conservations. I think it was in Spain...or perhaps Italy? Anyway, I'll keep looking and if I find it, I'll give you the link because the the guy beating seven bells out of the painting with a metal hammer like he's nailing wood to a wall is just draw droppingly awful and you HAVE to see it to believe it (I rewatched it three times because I was sure I was missing something - but no, he really is bashing a metal hammer into a fragile painting from around the 1600s-1700s)....and there's so much more to make you flinch in that video too - I wouldn't treat SHEETS the way they were treating that beautiful painting. God I still shudder at the memory...... o.0.

    • @commentcopbadge6665
      @commentcopbadge6665 5 років тому +6

      Huh. I don't see how that's "shade"... Oh wait, I get it. Yeah, this is the sensitive "everybody's a winner"/participation ribbon generation. I person cannot critically point out something wrong anymore less somebody takes offense to it. Oopsie. I almost forgot the era we're in. Silly me.

    • @commentcopbadge6665
      @commentcopbadge6665 5 років тому +2

      TroubleMcTrouble
      LOL! Well what's he supposed to say? Is he supposed to criticise something he didn't see for himself based solely on what you told him through text? If that other restorer that "took a HAMMER to the painting..." restored the piece to a high quality level, who's to say that what he did to get there was wrong? Also, who knows, maybe Julian may one day have to or has also taken a hammer to a painting to flatten it out because for that one particular time and reason it was the only way.

  • @beccalouise2496
    @beccalouise2496 2 роки тому +114

    2018/2019 julian: i skipped a bunch of steps because they’re boring
    2022 julian: here have a multi-part restoration full of detail because i know you like that

  • @literate-aside
    @literate-aside 6 років тому +5348

    Thank god you moved away from backing music; it’s incredibly distracting.

    • @karoI508
      @karoI508 6 років тому +596

      First of all, it's definitely way too loud

    • @ajgerbi
      @ajgerbi 5 років тому +372

      Antoni Gates / it’s not even bad, just too loud

    • @carolinebennett5615
      @carolinebennett5615 5 років тому +39

      I liked it. The music and volume.

    • @buniny
      @buniny 5 років тому +343

      I love his quiet videos. The sound of his work with his gentle narration is really soothing.

    • @literate-aside
      @literate-aside 5 років тому +22

      Slime Corpse ... me too.

  • @SeerWalker
    @SeerWalker 7 років тому +4638

    thank you for the narration, I learnt a lot, and you've got a lovely voice. just a note though, I'm not sure if it's just my headphones, but the narration seems a bit quiet compared to the music/background noice.

    • @Irukandji00
      @Irukandji00 7 років тому +118

      thats wat I was gonna comment. I was under the same impression.

    • @moon540
      @moon540 7 років тому +75

      Me as well! I struggled to hear his voice.

    • @bdgoins1
      @bdgoins1 7 років тому +3

      sophie There is no such word as learnt it's learned ridiculous

    • @SeerWalker
      @SeerWalker 7 років тому +95

      Avion Mech such a narrow world view. I'm not the ridiculous one here, love

    • @Lady-Four
      @Lady-Four 7 років тому +177

      Actually Avion in England Learnt is the more appropriate choice of word. There is nothing more ridiculous than attempting to ridicule someone when you yourself are the ignorant party

  • @SJActress
    @SJActress 4 роки тому +158

    Others: "Why do you recommend this channel?"
    Me: "It's fascinating and informative, but also calm enough for drifting off to sleep. Also, I really respect a guy who knows a preposition is a horrible thing to end a sentence with, yet uses the word 'whereby' with reckless abandon. I don't know how you couldn't love this."

    • @angelinifamilyarchives2850
      @angelinifamilyarchives2850 3 роки тому +3

      ...A preposition is a horrible thing WITH WHICH to end a sentence. Did I do this right?

    • @SJActress
      @SJActress 3 роки тому +3

      @@angelinifamilyarchives2850 Yes! Kudos for catching the the joke! :D

  • @stevenedwards4470
    @stevenedwards4470 6 років тому +971

    That magnetic tack hammer is a poetic tool. I'm obsessed with it. I wish I had stuff that needed tacking. 😅

    • @stephsmanicshenanigans8017
      @stephsmanicshenanigans8017 6 років тому +2

      Steven Edwards seriously! I’ve never seen one before watching his videos, I can’t believe my grandma doesn’t have one she has like every possible tool it seems haha

    • @YaburuRunyaru
      @YaburuRunyaru 6 років тому +6

      A poetic tool. That's an incredibly beautiful way to describe something XD I don't disagree in the slightest.

    • @carolcalf2032
      @carolcalf2032 5 років тому

      Me too

    • @natalkabanasova5983
      @natalkabanasova5983 5 років тому

      THAT'S MAGNETIC?? I just thought he was incredibly skillful

  • @navythriller
    @navythriller Рік тому +3

    Watching this in 2023. Your videos are so much better now, but even your early videos were a joy to watch.

  • @bdgoins1
    @bdgoins1 7 років тому +1955

    I enjoy the video but the music is TOO LOUD

    • @t0raneko
      @t0raneko 7 років тому +22

      I agree.

    • @summercucumber4964
      @summercucumber4964 6 років тому +55

      I have to agree. I love hearing about the painting and the restoration process, and a bit of background music is nice but unfortunately here it felt like it was drowning out the narration.

    • @Morncreek
      @Morncreek 6 років тому +14

      Same. I eventually just enabled closed-captioning and turned off the sound.

    • @sahiska
      @sahiska 6 років тому +7

      I was looking in the comments to see if someone else feels the same or if i’m just crazy :)) wayyyy to loud

    • @Jazmin_GG
      @Jazmin_GG 6 років тому +5

      I want to know the song name btw

  • @CaffeiNeko
    @CaffeiNeko 6 років тому +901

    ''I skipped some because it's not interesting to watch''. I disagree. I would watch this for hours. XD

    • @arranaburden5667
      @arranaburden5667 5 років тому +21

      I have. All the narrated ones. On repeat. And fallen asleep to his calming voice.

    • @dionmiles-pengilly1975
      @dionmiles-pengilly1975 5 років тому +8

      oh hell yeh hes just so calming and relaxing mate i could be here for days and find it all interesting

    • @tiffanye.8585
      @tiffanye.8585 5 років тому +1

      NekoJim same

    • @SparkedSoul
      @SparkedSoul 5 років тому +2

      Yep I wish it was longer!

  • @EsiaEvai
    @EsiaEvai 5 років тому +42

    Somebody get this man a Netflix contract! Damn, these are addicting to watch - thank you!

  • @ElizaH753
    @ElizaH753 6 років тому +5

    He’s like a painting surgeon. You can tell his work is a labour of love.

  • @doctorpottermellark
    @doctorpottermellark 5 років тому +571

    “That’s me....being very concentrated”

    • @Odysseus1999
      @Odysseus1999 4 роки тому +5

      Laughed so hard at that part lol

    • @jt_mallett_ii
      @jt_mallett_ii 4 роки тому +3

      Me being concentrated then totally messing up everything ..whoops

    • @mafz5645
      @mafz5645 4 роки тому +1

      Nice pfp

  • @MrChief101
    @MrChief101 5 років тому +66

    Lovely presentation. Glad you mentioned that the painting had been dropped on a chair. I was speculating someone put their foot through it.

  • @emilyfernandez9417
    @emilyfernandez9417 6 років тому +1535

    The way he said “hit me up” just made me crack up I’m sorry

    • @baharmonyy
      @baharmonyy 6 років тому +74

      lmaooo right? it felt so out of character hahah

    • @ruheonrustige7601
      @ruheonrustige7601 6 років тому +11

      Everyone has the same reaction toward me, when I actually use slang.

    • @yarixzamendoza6314
      @yarixzamendoza6314 6 років тому

      why?

    • @babycakes4119
      @babycakes4119 5 років тому

      TrashCan Yourmom me too ahahah

    • @lilat8450
      @lilat8450 5 років тому +8

      like the whitest most businesslike dude going hit me up killed me too

  • @dianecooper5686
    @dianecooper5686 4 роки тому +2

    Almost 2 million viewers because we love ALL the steps. ❤️

  • @neriart
    @neriart 5 років тому +509

    imagine taking patches off a painting a realized someone used ELMERS GLUE to put them on

    • @phiasolessa415
      @phiasolessa415 4 роки тому +8

      *bruh*

    • @annasahlstrom6109
      @annasahlstrom6109 4 роки тому +9

      He actually had a painting on which that happened.

    • @neriart
      @neriart 4 роки тому +3

      Anna C. Sahlstrom seriously?? that’s crazy

    • @hyeronymus
      @hyeronymus 4 роки тому +2

      @@annasahlstrom6109 LMAO he must have been angry

    • @Nyx_Fey_
      @Nyx_Fey_ 3 роки тому

      @@annasahlstrom6109 Link?

  • @Stephen_Lafferty
    @Stephen_Lafferty 3 роки тому +13

    Not only is this a fascinating film regarding the restoration of a fine art painting, it is also great to watch it to see the evolution of your film making technique. Thank you for being inspirational!

  • @tirananniel16
    @tirananniel16 6 років тому +6

    "That's me.
    Being very concentrated."
    I love you dude. You're awesome, I can watch your vids all day.

  • @TheZachatree
    @TheZachatree 3 роки тому +2

    Watching these older videos and thinking about how much greater your videos have become. I bet you would have never guessed so many people would want to know more about every aspect of your job and listen to you repetitively explain it in a slow soft voice. Haha

  • @FlowersArgo
    @FlowersArgo 6 років тому +116

    It's incredible how art restorers can capture an painter's different painting style, you know?

  • @AsianRecipe
    @AsianRecipe 5 років тому +712

    The music is STRESSINNG ME OUT

    • @blokprintzprintwithpaint972
      @blokprintzprintwithpaint972 5 років тому +61

      Too loud.

    • @Rach113
      @Rach113 5 років тому +21

      Me too! I’ve been watching his videos before bed. This ones a no go lol

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 5 років тому +2

      Didnt even notice the music.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 5 років тому +6

      @@Rach113 its not his job to make your bedtime better.

    • @p4tr1ck18
      @p4tr1ck18 5 років тому +14

      @@mircat28 it's not our job to tell others their jobs yet here we are babe. Look around.

  • @SwitchelSweets
    @SwitchelSweets 4 роки тому +5

    I just saw Mrs. Chase’s portrait in person over the weekend and I am so enamored with this artist! His portraits have such a powerful soul, and you hold it in your hands when it’s brought to your studio. The more art I meet personally, the more in awe I am of the caretakers and restorers who uphold its integrity

  • @karalee6522
    @karalee6522 5 років тому +49

    Wow, the quality of these videos have vastly improved since this!

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 2 роки тому +1

      I'm seeing these in July '22 for the first time. Mesmerized, but I see your point.
      :-)

    • @Vixxenera
      @Vixxenera 2 роки тому

      @@mortalclown3812 11th of july 2022 😉

  • @Ishisah
    @Ishisah 6 років тому +1779

    “[N]ot that interesting to watch.” Leave that decision to us.

  • @raywilliams5451
    @raywilliams5451 4 роки тому +8

    My wife teaches science at an arts charter school. I think she'll find this video invaluable in showing how art and science can work hand in hand.

  • @douaaguermassi2299
    @douaaguermassi2299 6 років тому +3

    You can clearly notice how perfectionist and neat he is. Its very satisfying and soothing.

  • @Miche-
    @Miche- 6 років тому +15

    I love your "dirty" palette. It shows how much dedication you have, don't change it because of people opinion.

    • @shawnt7289
      @shawnt7289 2 роки тому

      Hi , it definitely tells a story. 😊

  • @avante-gardegeckos1233
    @avante-gardegeckos1233 5 років тому +5

    Staples, I’m SCREAMING!!!!!!! I also want to tell you thank you for helping me rediscover my love of classical art ❤️

  • @TheWhiteWing01
    @TheWhiteWing01 3 роки тому +2

    After watching this channel for a long time, I can see how experience has changed your process and your choices.

    • @beccalouise2496
      @beccalouise2496 2 роки тому

      i’m the same, also small details like calling washi kozo “washi” or “kozo” instead of “washi kozo, a japanese mulberry paper”

  • @jessali83
    @jessali83 6 років тому +28

    Absolutely magnificent and stunningly gorgeous work! Your process and technique is delicate and precise!! You are a true master of your craft! Bravo!

  • @mobfeo84
    @mobfeo84 6 років тому

    When you clean those older ones with the weathered varnish.. that is SO satisfying, I watch these videos before bed now because its so relaxing and satisfying lol!

  • @cathiematthews1359
    @cathiematthews1359 5 років тому +10

    I love how your restorations make these people in the portraits live again! ❤️ She is so life like, I half expect her to step out of the canvas. ( or I can step into the canvas myself). Fantastic restoration!

  • @samarsemaan3735
    @samarsemaan3735 4 роки тому +25

    Ever imagine what an amazing hour long restoration video we would have gotten if he was doing this today
    Too bad he didn’t know at the time that so many wanted to see every part of the process

  • @BeowulfFGC
    @BeowulfFGC 6 років тому +1670

    who is watching this to fix their bad mood?

    • @bomethia7412
      @bomethia7412 6 років тому +19

      FOush Me, for some reason these videos are so calming and interesting to watch.

    • @BeowulfFGC
      @BeowulfFGC 6 років тому

      Ikr

    • @yourlocaldyke
      @yourlocaldyke 6 років тому +1

      I have an exam tomorrow

    • @BeowulfFGC
      @BeowulfFGC 6 років тому +1

      A lil meow meow has my heart i have a final tommorow

    • @ianr.1225
      @ianr.1225 6 років тому +16

      The worst is that my bad mood was poorly conserved at least once sometime in the past. Now I have to undo all of that before I can start to fix the mood.

  • @haleydarby-miller4480
    @haleydarby-miller4480 5 років тому +475

    “Epoxy or who knows what” *cough cough* polyurethane

    • @Dancinfanz
      @Dancinfanz 5 років тому +13

      Haley Darby-Miller that’s unacceptable!!!!

    • @deannaworley9849
      @deannaworley9849 5 років тому +3

      I choked 😂😂

    • @HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo
      @HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo 4 роки тому +7

      Comments like he makes like this makes me, as an artist, want to use awful stuff as a varnish for my own paintings.
      Like, "good luck bastard!" XD
      (Fun aside: one of my paintings is about half resin)

  • @heatherinparis
    @heatherinparis 7 років тому +78

    Thank you for posting this narration! I was fascinated by the original and got quite a lot more out of the footage with the narration. Your work is amazing.

  • @Pepa14pig
    @Pepa14pig 6 років тому +86

    So I accidentaly found one of your videos and since I've watch as many as I could find because I find you voice relaxing 😂 it is interesting but after a long day, this is the best thing before bedtime

  • @bribri5029
    @bribri5029 6 років тому +87

    Just as satisfying as the toy story woody restoration scene 😍

  • @uremawifenowdave
    @uremawifenowdave 5 років тому +2

    I’ve gone from newest video to oldest and it’s interesting to see what adjustments have been made to his presentation. I think he’s realised that there is a viewership for more detail in his restoration approach. This is the difference between old media and new, the new realises that there is a large enough viewership for long, in-depth videos showing his artistry and craft. I look forward to more videos of his work.

  • @LilyDoesArt
    @LilyDoesArt 6 років тому +694

    This is amazing! Thanks for the voice over! Definitely makes it more interesting and informing :)

  • @Epoxinator
    @Epoxinator 8 місяців тому

    This is the first time I've seen such an old video by Baumgartner Restoration. I'm amazed at how much improved the video quality is since this video.

  • @curiousgal243
    @curiousgal243 7 років тому +1779

    This is so irrelevant but imagine having a relationship with this man, what kinda problem can he not fix?

    • @ryanmclaughlin9041
      @ryanmclaughlin9041 6 років тому +72

      Curious Gal someone dying I guess, or maybe he's Jesus or something

    • @Shirlyswirly
      @Shirlyswirly 6 років тому +130

      @@ryanmclaughlin9041 Jesus couldnt fix himself dying wym

    • @QueenBee-gx4rp
      @QueenBee-gx4rp 6 років тому +56

      Curious Gal I just love how meticulous and neat he is!

    • @BeLikeNexus
      @BeLikeNexus 6 років тому +42

      And he’s fine

    • @BeLikeNexus
      @BeLikeNexus 6 років тому +21

      Skwonk The Goose who do you think is retouching the last supper? Not just anybody 😂😂

  • @Maryqueenofairs38
    @Maryqueenofairs38 5 років тому +1

    I love these videos. The restoration process is so complex but he breaks it down and makes it seem so simple.

  • @g06o84r
    @g06o84r 6 років тому +405

    nice work but music is too loud, making uneasy to understand what you're saying :(

    • @codemperor97
      @codemperor97 6 років тому +13

      yep, the music is too loud in my opinion. It just breaks the immersion and should be lowered down.

    • @Jazmin_GG
      @Jazmin_GG 6 років тому +3

      Anyone knows the song btw?

    • @lium7563
      @lium7563 5 років тому +1

      I agree but at least the video has good subtitles.

    • @ChrisRasch
      @ChrisRasch 5 років тому +1

      Agreed. I love watching these videos, but prefer no music or very low music.

  • @caleb7420
    @caleb7420 5 років тому

    wow, I so appreciate that you provide these videos. What a gift you are to those who have valued art that needs some love. Namaste'

  • @LeBovarysme
    @LeBovarysme 7 років тому +55

    honestly, this fills my heart with joy, so inspiring, your talent is mesmerizing ❤️

  • @jimcooksey812
    @jimcooksey812 5 років тому

    I enjoy watching you save these pieces. I think I enjoy seeing the less "famous" pieces the most... most of the artwork you save is from private collections , art we would never see if it were not for your videos. So, thank you!

  • @blewbyboy
    @blewbyboy 6 років тому +307

    Oh my god I about had a heart attack when you yeeted the painting over

  • @corvus3513
    @corvus3513 6 років тому

    I have never been hooked as fast as I have been to your videos. It’s such a relaxing moment watching your videos. Please keep them coming.

  • @MoYvStarkey
    @MoYvStarkey 5 років тому +5

    The music overpowers your voice. I love watching these.

  • @christopherr.inwood7774
    @christopherr.inwood7774 6 років тому +1

    I really enjoy your series, the attention you pay to the works is wonderful to watch. I would like to see a wood panel painting conservation if one ever comes across your path. Keep at it!

  • @ensigncook432
    @ensigncook432 7 років тому +298

    That moment after it falls has got to be a bad one

    • @venusthebenus
      @venusthebenus 6 років тому +17

      ensign Cook “if we don’t look at it, it never broke”

    • @WouldntULikeToKnow.
      @WouldntULikeToKnow. 6 років тому +6

      Gut wrenching.

    • @mesmer3780
      @mesmer3780 6 років тому +11

      That "oh Jesus no. God no." moment

  • @Hasherucf
    @Hasherucf 6 років тому

    Mesmerizing to watch. I spend time thinking about what future generations will think of our restoration efforts. Techniques and products used !

  • @stevep5408
    @stevep5408 6 років тому +3

    Especially on this one it would be fun to see the clients reaction to the restoration!

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 5 років тому

    I much prefer your narrated videos. All I know about the process is what I’ve gleamed from your videos over the last two days. I must say you are extremely informative.

  • @swimfan3588
    @swimfan3588 6 років тому +184

    So how much would it cost to restoring a painting with that much damage? It’s such a detail oriented task requiring absolutely perfection, I can’t even imagine the price, but I really hope it’s ALOT.

    • @aiza8390
      @aiza8390 6 років тому +2

      Maybe a lot more cost than the original price.

    • @romeoa.6634
      @romeoa.6634 6 років тому +21

      P D MacGuire they’re asking for the cost of his services

    • @DavidBittt
      @DavidBittt 6 років тому +27

      P D MacGuire I don’t think it was being sold. I think they were asking how much it costs to restore the painting itself or how much he was paid to do it.

    • @YaburuRunyaru
      @YaburuRunyaru 6 років тому +3

      @@DavidBittt Yes, I believe that's what they meant too, I'm also very interested to find out! Especially since I might go into this!

    • @donnaspear8494
      @donnaspear8494 5 років тому +1

      A lot.

  • @decomanjoel
    @decomanjoel 5 років тому +1

    Oh my gosh! You are and amazing artist and restorative technician. It is thrilling to watch you bring a painting back from the edge of destruction to something which is a joy to behold.
    Thank you for videos.

  • @LissaSouza1
    @LissaSouza1 6 років тому +97

    Please post more videos??? I absolutely love the videos and the music. PLEASE POST MORE

  • @biancapande304
    @biancapande304 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for bringing more steps on more recent videos, this was so fast

  • @AnonymousDingo
    @AnonymousDingo 5 років тому +75

    This man: *master of his craft*
    Commenters: yOuR PaLleT iS DiRtY

    • @sherryshelton8284
      @sherryshelton8284 4 роки тому

      It isn't dirty....it is RE-usable, reconstituting material.

  • @KGTiberius
    @KGTiberius 10 місяців тому

    A legend is born. Great to see the early camerawork and how you’ve honed your craft!

  • @teddy9770
    @teddy9770 6 років тому +125

    So the other conservation was not very well done, but at least it was relatively easy to reverse. So that's pretty good I think. Maybe there wasn't enough time or money for an ideal conservation.

    • @gabekillian2761
      @gabekillian2761 6 років тому

      Or they couldn't afford a good conservation

    • @ohlookadragon
      @ohlookadragon 6 років тому +21

      probably done a long time ago. in the 50s or 60s

    • @AnnoyingAsianWitch
      @AnnoyingAsianWitch 5 років тому +7

      There was one in his studio where back when his dad was in charge, the person refused to pay their quote, went to two different people to "fix" it then finally returned to them. They talked about how it would cost more to reverse the damage and the person just abandoned the art then and there. He probably still has it since he showed it's waxy glory on Instagram.

    • @surtu9221
      @surtu9221 5 років тому

      Before the modern era of studying things with microscopes and doing scientific testing, conservation was impossible to do well because no one knew the exact perfect solvents and ingredients for doing literally anything. Before the internet it was each guy makes it up as he goes. So even a conservation done 30 years ago will be inferior to conservation done today.

  • @jonashoumann855
    @jonashoumann855 6 років тому

    I don’t know why, but this is so satisfying to watch. Thank you so much, you’re doing a fantastic job both for us, your subscribers and your clients. So thank you!

  • @abbylee8971
    @abbylee8971 6 років тому +7

    Love how he just shades the paintings conservators before him like “ew this is a bad restoration lemme fix that” like honestly mood

  • @rhijulbec1
    @rhijulbec1 5 років тому

    I would imagine there is a natural artistic talent at work here. There's absolutely no way, I don't think, that someone like me, who can't draw a straight line with a ruler, could do the retouching. The mechanics are teachable, but the ability to match paint perfectly is an entirely different ball game.
    Bravo Good Sir, Bravo!
    Jenn 💖 in Canada 🇨🇦

  • @samdrury2896
    @samdrury2896 6 років тому +7

    I’d love to see your clients reactions to they’re restored paintings.

  • @andrewrhoden3301
    @andrewrhoden3301 5 років тому

    Amazing attention to detail; coupled with confidence, that obviously comes from experience and diligent learning. What a joy to watch a true professional.

  • @duckymomo01
    @duckymomo01 6 років тому +175

    How do you even become an art conservationist? Ive always loved art and ive helped people with their own paintings and taught them. I would love to restore artwork so that more people can enjoy it but i dont know where i would start

    • @fufu2000_
      @fufu2000_ 6 років тому +4

      I Hate Snakeu find programs about restoration

    • @tiffanyz2941
      @tiffanyz2941 6 років тому +6

      army

    • @seriouslybruh2146
      @seriouslybruh2146 6 років тому +1

      Try art galleries exhibits and their websites maybe?

    • @huntercrosby8882
      @huntercrosby8882 6 років тому +18

      You'd go to school for museum curation or museum studies, most likely with a dual degree in fine arts. Then get an internship, externship or apprenticeship to learn these specialized skills with someone already working in the field. You could probably pick up some basic knowledge as a museum volunteer or intern but I have to expect that to own your own company/firm, work in a museum or otherwise actually be employed doing this full time you'd need that college degree and specialized skills/training.

    • @surtu9221
      @surtu9221 5 років тому +8

      I feel like you have to find another conservationist and be apprenticed. Open a conversation with them and get into the 'in' group step by step. There's so much you have to learn from someone who is themselves an expert. I'm going to assume a college degree with help, but that's just to get some background info into you, not actual techniques, and they'll be the ones to tell you in what, and from what school would be best.

  • @NeeFitzee
    @NeeFitzee 5 років тому

    If i had my career choice again i would seek this guy out and beg him to take me on as an apprentice! A true master of his craft and it must be a job that brings so much satisfaction to both himself and his clients!

  • @1ShadowInTheDark
    @1ShadowInTheDark 6 років тому +4

    7:12 SO FUNNY how the Cello staccatos and the drops are of matching rhythm :D

  • @bryndavies3330
    @bryndavies3330 5 років тому +2

    My god, the camera work on this particular video was insane! All the different focuses and the steady movements were nailed! Good job to your cameraman!

  • @phunnietah8991
    @phunnietah8991 6 років тому +19

    4:47 Gave me a laugh when he said "That's me" idk tho I find it cute

  • @candicemargot26
    @candicemargot26 5 років тому

    I am completely fascinated by your work, which is done extremely well. I get so into it that I don't even notice the beautiful music anymore. My favourite part of your restorations are the colour matching and your own artistry at bringing the paintings back to their formal glory. Thank you for recording and posting your videos.

  • @lielynarboladura283
    @lielynarboladura283 5 років тому +74

    After watching 10 or more of your videos, you skipping a step gives me anxiety. Haha

  • @naui_diver9290
    @naui_diver9290 5 років тому

    All your points make strong, restorative sense....your work is pleasant to the eye.

  • @RebeckaSarkozy
    @RebeckaSarkozy 7 років тому +6

    Absolute perfection. Just wow!

  • @Rouverius
    @Rouverius 5 років тому

    Binge watching the channel right now. Even here in 2017, you are showing yourself an expert in field.
    It's interesting now, after just viewing the 2019 videos, to see a the subtle changes in technique and continued growth of your skills over the past two years.

  • @alisonbennington1369
    @alisonbennington1369 6 років тому +10

    I really liked the music over the video, it creates a very pleasing ambiance for the work he is doing as well as the piece he is working on. It does not disrupt the narratation imo. I'd love to find out what the background music is actually, it's very nice.

  • @roxannekeomaka4754
    @roxannekeomaka4754 3 роки тому

    You’re a master . Such patience and skill. Matching color notes not easy. Thank you

  • @tommeier6781
    @tommeier6781 6 років тому +4

    Amazing work, the painting and the video!

  • @dircia7754
    @dircia7754 6 років тому +1

    I totally enjoy watching you work. Your skill is without a doubt. Thank you for sharing your talent.

  • @touchingpizzas
    @touchingpizzas 7 років тому +30

    This was super interesting, thank you for explaining it so thoroughly :)

  • @erikavdzon
    @erikavdzon 5 років тому

    i am just about 49 years old and I am absolutely FASCINATED by art restoration. Ive always loved art history. I watch your videos in complete AWE. If I wanted to try to do this as a job, where in the world would I start to study and what things do I need to study?? Thank you soooo much!!!

  • @Tvaleriya
    @Tvaleriya 6 років тому +42

    Lovely video. Music is too loud though, your narratio is hard to hear.

  • @mephista55
    @mephista55 6 років тому +2

    Your palette is perfect! Thank you for showing your trade. It is amazing to watch. God blessed you!

  • @STOOK5
    @STOOK5 6 років тому +781

    i can smell expensive

    • @ChriFawk
      @ChriFawk 6 років тому +32

      kyuso_ Mr Krabs is this you?

    • @strangerrobinson3776
      @strangerrobinson3776 6 років тому +19

      It smell like poor in here

    • @sigguy1361
      @sigguy1361 5 років тому +34

      I was reading up on conservation/restoration prices. Small pieces can cost 500-2K, while large pieces can be 10, 15, 20K. But, if you had the $$ to buy it and restore it, it's worth it!

    • @QQTrick1QQ
      @QQTrick1QQ 5 років тому +5

      @@sigguy1361 I wonder what Banksy's “Girl With Balloon” would cost? XD

    • @DrKlausTrophobie
      @DrKlausTrophobie 4 роки тому +2

      @@QQTrick1QQ I bet he can fix it to shred 100% the second time. 😆

  • @vos1329
    @vos1329 6 років тому

    You are truly deserving of working with the Mona Lisa. I would watch every second of footage of you cleaning it and returning it to the state that da Vinci intended it to be seen in. I know a lot of people are opposed to cleaning such an important historical painting, but I feel that their minds would change upon seeing how it has the potential to be even more beautiful than it already is without recent cleaning.

  • @claudiawilson2213
    @claudiawilson2213 6 років тому +132

    I shuddered when you said sometimes epoxy was used

    • @BeLikeNexus
      @BeLikeNexus 6 років тому +10

      Claudia Wilson literally shook

    • @fractionpassion
      @fractionpassion 6 років тому +2

      What is epoxy

    • @dryd943
      @dryd943 6 років тому +15

      @@fractionpassion it's a resin that can be used as glue. I'm not an expert on what kinds are used in restoration like this but some kinds can be corrosive and get brittle with time, which I imagine would cause the paint to start flaking. Also, UV light can degrade it. I use it to fix stones in jewelry but that's about it.

    • @kaitlinrussell5443
      @kaitlinrussell5443 6 років тому +37

      Mon Bon, look up what happened to Tutankhamun's mask after it was broken. They shoddily reattached the beard and now there's a huge seam from the epoxy. Epoxy is almost impossible to remove after it has dried. It is a resin that is horrible for archival purposes for this reason.

    • @tueresunarata5206
      @tueresunarata5206 6 років тому +38

      HE ALSO SAID HES FOUND ELMERS GLUE. that hurts to know

  • @thebrokesoulone
    @thebrokesoulone 6 років тому +1

    20 year Photoshop Editor.. This is where PS really started, MAD skills my friend. Truly a MASTER of the ART.

  • @monsterfukk7737
    @monsterfukk7737 6 років тому +219

    Neurosurgeons could learn a thing or two from this guy about precision.

    • @saysHotdogs
      @saysHotdogs 6 років тому +34

      Monster Fukk okay there pump the brakes
      Simmer down
      Let’s not lose control now

    • @ArcDevErik
      @ArcDevErik 5 років тому

      You wouldn't know.

    • @billypeep399
      @billypeep399 5 років тому

      Neurosurgeons are like "am I a joke to you"

  • @leewitte4120
    @leewitte4120 6 років тому

    My degree is in Art History and these videos just fascinate me! I do not have the artistic skills to do the color restoration, but I would love to learn how to do the cleaning, varnish removal and restretching! It is so nice to know that I am not the only one who enjoys watching this and to know that there is someone taking the time and care to preserve these pieces! I prefer the narrated ones so I know what is going on, but the ones without narration are nice as well! Keep up the great work!!

  • @Whitterpitter
    @Whitterpitter 6 років тому +36

    Love the video and narration. Can you make it without instrumental background? Just a small suggestion. Great video!

  • @marathonrunner2590
    @marathonrunner2590 2 роки тому

    Sir, I have watched several of your videos. They are so damn interesting that I'm fascinated by the process of painting restoration. I appreciate your talent. More importantly, I RESPECT your talent and diligence.

  • @cilloranfisher7276
    @cilloranfisher7276 6 років тому +4

    You are a master. I would love to learn this trade.

  • @bigbulk688
    @bigbulk688 5 років тому

    Thanks to UA-cam that people start understanding and knowing about such things at younger ages and may be develop interest/hobbies/careers or become consumers of this. I have a painting in my house, which was bought by my father from some painter who was looking for some support at the time. Father's long passed and I wanna maintain the painting for the memory and story of it. But its grimy and I was wondering how to clean it. Some years ago I would've dismissed the concept of this channel as something rich people worried about, but now I think may be i should look for someone who may be does it for average joes like me.

  • @christopherfarrell-artist3557
    @christopherfarrell-artist3557 5 років тому +3

    Really useful insight...I am a contemporary painter and I think it is really important to know the best practice for painting in terms of the archival application of paint.....I paint on copper and Dibond, it would be great if you had any advise on these supports.

  • @rebecaguerra980
    @rebecaguerra980 6 років тому

    I'm so happy that people like this exist, this is such a beautiful job ♡