Julian, taking risks, leaving your comfort zone, developing new paths, setting new goals. It keeps us alive. Congratulations on the new frame - the first of many!
Beautiful job Julian, a point to share from my 40+ years as a cabinetmaker, you need to seal the back side too, that coat of shellac would be fine, but the raw wood on the back will absorb ambient humidity at a different rate than the sealed front and cause the wood to expand and contract and ultimately crack the layers of finish on the front, especially at the miters, the frame is gorgeous!
I was skeptical about that large heavy frame with that little painting, but when he showed the two together at the end, it just worked. The single line of gilding just pops beautifully, and makes the two match up like they'd always been together. No, the frame is not perfect: I can see the uneven joints, the sloppy sanding, and a few other minor imperfections, but it works. It gives the feeling of a old, tired frame that still hangs proud. Nice work, Julian.
Yup- handmade work should *look* handmade. That's why I don't fuss too much about imperfections in the items I make (that, and the fact that no one but me will notice them).
What a great project for a documentary film. People don't go to art galleries to look at the frames surrounding the art, but they would certainly look at a frame that was poorly made or a mismatch with the art. The work of the framer is an important compliment to the work of the artist. Well done, Julian!
As a Dutch..loving the beautiful black frames from old paintings in the Netherlands..you have done a spectacular job !!..😃I love it !..and a beautiful restauration too,…👍🏻
This Dutchie is proud to see such a master piece made in the modern days and you made it look like it came from the old days. You could just hang it here in Amsterdam at the Rijksmuseum and nobody would know from which time it came. Absolutely stunning, Julian! I hope one day you will be coming to visit and do an pisode on the Dutch paintings and museums
the amateur woodworker in my heart is singing with joy. this is absolutely beautiful work- honestly "perfect" might be pretty, but "someone challenging themselves with a new medium and doing their best with it" is always so much more engaging.
Watching you hone your craft - not just what we see you working on but in the editing, sound mixing, cinematography, storytelling and messaging - has been an absolute pleasure. You really stand out.
Julian, your frame is exquisite! It truly complements the painting! I am Dutch and have seen many “Golden Age” paintings, portraits in Amsterdam, Haarlem, The Hague, Delft, TEFAF etc. I also know how difficult to find, and extremely expensive period frames are. Masterful! What you consider mistakes are the hallmarks of excellent craftsmanship and make the frame unique. Congratulations!
Im sure it was to beat the internet warriors to the punch, lol.. because there are always 100's of internet "experts" in the comment section that would have likely said the same things he did in the video... just cruelly... so if he says it... it gives them nothing to say... nowhere to go... nothing to talk about...
I’m not an artsy person and I can barely put together a puzzle, but watching Julian learning something completely out of His “Comfort Zone” is just amazing! He is not afraid to try something new and different. He even shows us His mistakes and how He fixed them. He is truly a Renaissance Man. It just captivates me. Every time I see a new video that says Baumgartner, I stop whatever I’m watching or if I’m on a phone call I download it and watch it later. His Channel just fascinates me as I’m sure it does others. Thank You Julian for making Your videos so captivating. ❤
I love this channel! I've been enthralled with these restoration videos every since I stumbled across this channel. Whenever I'm watching one of these videos and my Mum sees its Baumgartner, she'll stay and watch with me :)
woah. it's so cool what a frame can do to the painting. with old frame your eye does not focus on the painting, but with new THE PAINTING is the focus of attention ♥
When Julian said that he “cheated “ and bought premade moulding, I thought “it’s not cheating, it’s being efficient!” Amazing job, Julian!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
The completion of a handsome restoration ...how proud you must be! Your frame complements the painting like they started out together. One would never guess at their separate beginnings and subsequent pairing. Awesome work, Julian!
You may consider adding a jointer and planer to your repertoire of tools to ensure your stock is milled flat and square. When you were first laying out the wood, you could tell there was some cupping and bowing, and probably a little twisting that would hinder your quest for joints that line up deliciously. Looks great in the end though!
Thank you so much for making this video! My father and I are learning how to make frames for my paintings and it helps me understand how I can improve them :)
Glad to see you here, Nobody! Your playlists are my favorite on UA-cam. They all feel very unique and special, like I couldn't find the same vibe anywhere else. It doesn't surprise me at all that you watch Julian's channel too!
As a model and miniature painter i can relate to the finishing and distressing and making it look worn part of this video. It is always my most loved part. It tells a story, shows that it had a life although it really didnt. A wonderful Illusion.
That black coat looks gorgeous and I wasn't expecting that. And I'm happy to see that painting framed so nicely. Your artistic choices here were perfect to my eye and tastes. Very nicely done Julian
How can those bits of wood become a frame? With skill and care, of course! I thought this video was so absorbing, all the steps - two forward and one back - and then the finished effect with the painting. Wow! Thank you, Julian.
How fun to not only get new experiences with each different project, but also to have the opportunity to learn a completely new skill! This is why I love artisans and being a maker.
Dear Mr. Baumgartner. Despite the mistakes you mentioned: 👍👌👏 Extremely well done again and as always (video and work). Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.
Good job on that. As an artist myself I tried to make frames some times, but mine were never so sophisticated as yours. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Personally I really like the frame along with the restored painting. Of course it matters not what we think, but what the customer thinks, hopefully they are pleased with both the painting and the frame, well done Julian. As an aside, I have made frames and display boxes from wood and glass or polycarbonate. My daytime job was as an engineering manager making high precision gears, often with tolerances of 0.0003" (0,0076mm). My hobby was woodworking and it is very hard not to apply tight tolerances when working with wood. Thankfully I saw the folly of my ways and adopted a much less critical tolerance working with wood, which also made me enjoy my hobby. Good post, thank you 👍
perhaps the making proccess of the frame may 'not' seem perfectly done but absolutely perfect for the purpose 😍😍😍 they go so well so perfectly together! as usual, Julian, well done! 👍👍👍 don't think what you call mistakes are actual mistakes. everything is just right. you are too humble! 😄
You as an Artist see all the flaws, as the beholder we all see the absolute mastery of your Art. The Frame you created? Is a Masterpiece worthy of the painting and does show period correctness and appropriate aging for the painting.
I can't express how much I enjoy your approach to learning process! You are kind, wise man, Julian. And watching your channel gives me a lot of joy. :)
as someone who does model kits, i find this really interesting because the act of adding imperfections to age them on purpose is a huge part of it. it makes the works just a bit more human!
Countless hours of scraping paintings have prepared you well for being a woodworker, AKA a professional sander. Watching your video, I learned at least two things I have not seen on woodwork channels. The use of the toothbrush to wet the glue squeezeout and the pants lint painter's tape-that's genius.
95% of what he does is the same as what he does most every time and I'm happy to watch cause somehow, its interesting every time. This was one of the few videos where 95% is different than he's done before. Nice vid.
I used to work at a high-end framers, working in the back room with the gilder, and watching this really took me back. I always loved the terracotta colour of the bole, but boy I'm glad you can't smell that rabbit-skin glue through the screen! Great job on the frame, Julian, looks really great. I bet the customer was over the moon!
*Treat this as a HELL YEAH! for all those uncertain whether to take the Leap of Faith and try out something new or brave or unknown. Be inspired by Julian to go out of your comfort zone and take up new challenges. YOU WILL WIN. YES YOU CAN.* 😊
Julian, thank you for this series where you have included so many adjacent artisans and skills. This approach has enriched the resoration experience for me. Thank you again.😊
I love the new frame it’s the perfect choice for it, but most of all I love the worn look that you achieved on the frame, it looks as if it’s almost as old as the painting itself. The best part of building wooden projects is the sanding, my Dad bought me a heap of sanding tools, but I love sanding so much I have always done it by hand. I built my own sanding station when I started to built my cabinets because I knew there was going to be a heap of sanding😹😹
I like how, every now and then, we get Julian building something, like the hot table, the glue table(?) etc. He makes it look so easy
I believe you refer to The Clampinator
An audience of stans to rival K-pop stans who will pick apart the work of a conservator or restorer with a fine toothed comb.
@raineschinkel2286 yes I couldn't remember the name at all lol
Experience, experience, experience
Editing helps. Take CEE Australia, for instance. Watch the video, then watch the outtakes.
as a framer I was super happy to see this! The final result looks perfect with the newly restored portrait.
Great to hear from an expert
Thank you. It’s very far from great but both the client and I were satisfied.
@@BaumgartnerRestoration You want the art to be center stage anyway, so as long as the frame is complimentary, it's doing its job.
Yeah I thought it was pretty good for a non framer. I wouldn't have built it that way but I was trained 30 yrs ago and still framing.
@@ThinWhiteAxethat’s not incorrect! I always say that like a tie to a great suit, or jewelry to a dress, a frame can elevate or distract.
Julian is a true Renaissance man! The only thing stopping him from learning something new is not having enough hours in the day
But with Square space…
Julian, taking risks, leaving your comfort zone, developing new paths, setting new goals. It keeps us alive. Congratulations on the new frame - the first of many!
If you aren’t moving forward, you’re going backward!!
Beautiful job Julian, a point to share from my 40+ years as a cabinetmaker, you need to seal the back side too, that coat of shellac would be fine, but the raw wood on the back will absorb ambient humidity at a different rate than the sealed front and cause the wood to expand and contract and ultimately crack the layers of finish on the front, especially at the miters, the frame is gorgeous!
I was skeptical about that large heavy frame with that little painting, but when he showed the two together at the end, it just worked. The single line of gilding just pops beautifully, and makes the two match up like they'd always been together. No, the frame is not perfect: I can see the uneven joints, the sloppy sanding, and a few other minor imperfections, but it works. It gives the feeling of a old, tired frame that still hangs proud. Nice work, Julian.
Yup- handmade work should *look* handmade. That's why I don't fuss too much about imperfections in the items I make (that, and the fact that no one but me will notice them).
This man will spend uncountable days slowly scraping glue from the back of a canvas, but can't stand sanding. Incredible. ❤
We all have our break g points 🤪
I'm a framer and I'm so happy I can finally relate 😂
What a great project for a documentary film. People don't go to art galleries to look at the frames surrounding the art, but they would certainly look at a frame that was poorly made or a mismatch with the art. The work of the framer is an important compliment to the work of the artist. Well done, Julian!
I still regret not buying a book about frames from a museum shop in Florence 😢
Julian adding something new to his toolbelt? YES PLEASE
As a Dutch..loving the beautiful black frames from old paintings in the Netherlands..you have done a spectacular job !!..😃I love it !..and a beautiful restauration too,…👍🏻
I love that restoration of art is not just confined to the “ art itself “ the canvas , the frame … the drying methods and spitting tacks !!! Love it
As a child I wondered why pictures in galleries looked like they had several frames on them … I seee know it’s more like a layered/step like structure
I've been taking a break from watching UA-cam, but Baumgartner Restoration is the only channel I'll look up to watch!
Oh wow, maybe have soneone show you how to search videos that actually interest you
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This Dutchie is proud to see such a master piece made in the modern days and you made it look like it came from the old days. You could just hang it here in Amsterdam at the Rijksmuseum and nobody would know from which time it came. Absolutely stunning, Julian! I hope one day you will be coming to visit and do an pisode on the Dutch paintings and museums
the amateur woodworker in my heart is singing with joy. this is absolutely beautiful work- honestly "perfect" might be pretty, but "someone challenging themselves with a new medium and doing their best with it" is always so much more engaging.
Never let perfect be the enemy of good.
@@BaumgartnerRestoration too true, too true!
Watching you hone your craft - not just what we see you working on but in the editing, sound mixing, cinematography, storytelling and messaging - has been an absolute pleasure. You really stand out.
Julian, your frame is exquisite! It truly complements the painting! I am Dutch and have seen many “Golden Age” paintings, portraits in Amsterdam, Haarlem, The Hague, Delft, TEFAF etc. I also know how difficult to find, and extremely expensive period frames are. Masterful! What you consider mistakes are the hallmarks of excellent craftsmanship and make the frame unique. Congratulations!
It's not the mistakes we make in life that matter. What matters is how we recover from those mistakes. Well done.
That was so enjoyable to watch. No need to criticise yourself too much - the final frame looked superb.
Im sure it was to beat the internet warriors to the punch, lol..
because there are always 100's of internet "experts" in the comment section that would have likely said the same things he did in the video... just cruelly... so if he says it... it gives them nothing to say... nowhere to go... nothing to talk about...
I’m not an artsy person and I can barely put together a puzzle, but watching Julian learning something completely out of His “Comfort Zone” is just amazing! He is not afraid to try something new and different. He even shows us His mistakes and how He fixed them. He is truly a Renaissance Man. It just captivates me. Every time I see a new video that says Baumgartner, I stop whatever I’m watching or if I’m on a phone call I download it and watch it later. His Channel just fascinates me as I’m sure it does others. Thank You Julian for making Your videos so captivating. ❤
As a woodworker I send you a song from "Elton John - I'm Still SANDING!"
As someone who helped build a wooden boat (tho small), you have my whole respect!
Good one!
I love this channel! I've been enthralled with these restoration videos every since I stumbled across this channel. Whenever I'm watching one of these videos and my Mum sees its Baumgartner, she'll stay and watch with me :)
woah. it's so cool what a frame can do to the painting. with old frame your eye does not focus on the painting, but with new THE PAINTING is the focus of attention ♥
You’ve done that little portrait justice. Nice!❤
Five thousand views in less than an hour.
It's a bit beyond words- Our affection for this person, and his skills...
Impressive, right?! Despite that beard, he’s a true professional worthy of much more attention than he currently receives!!!!
When Julian said that he “cheated “ and bought premade moulding, I thought “it’s not cheating, it’s being efficient!”
Amazing job, Julian!!!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
The frame adds to the painting. Feels like it’s saying “look at this painting” Beautiful work❤❤
The completion of a handsome restoration ...how proud you must be! Your frame complements the painting like they started out together. One would never guess at their separate beginnings and subsequent pairing.
Awesome work, Julian!
I love making frames (hobby level) so I especially loved seeing how Julien would go about making one. Thank you for trying it out - successfully!
The thin line of gilding on the new frame draws my eye to the subject. Perfect!
This was a real treat - thanks Julian!
The true definition of perfectionism: the ability to persevere through every mistake, however small, and put it right; that is Julian Baumgartner.
That is absolutely the right frame for that painting. Nicely done.
It's the ruff guy! This frame is PERFECT for him. Great job, Julian!
You just keep getting more accomplished at your craft.
You may consider adding a jointer and planer to your repertoire of tools to ensure your stock is milled flat and square. When you were first laying out the wood, you could tell there was some cupping and bowing, and probably a little twisting that would hinder your quest for joints that line up deliciously. Looks great in the end though!
On the list of things I don’t need but also need.
An absolutely brilliant end result. It’s an absolute pleasure to see you at work. Bravo
Thank you so much for making this video! My father and I are learning how to make frames for my paintings and it helps me understand how I can improve them :)
Glad to see you here, Nobody! Your playlists are my favorite on UA-cam. They all feel very unique and special, like I couldn't find the same vibe anywhere else. It doesn't surprise me at all that you watch Julian's channel too!
Wow! That's such a huge difference in the way the painting looks inside the new frame!
The frame looks fantastic especially when the painting is in place. God bless
As a model and miniature painter i can relate to the finishing and distressing and making it look worn part of this video. It is always my most loved part. It tells a story, shows that it had a life although it really didnt. A wonderful Illusion.
That black coat looks gorgeous and I wasn't expecting that. And I'm happy to see that painting framed so nicely. Your artistic choices here were perfect to my eye and tastes. Very nicely done Julian
You might not be a master framer Julian but in my eyes you did pretty darn good on that one.
How can those bits of wood become a frame? With skill and care, of course! I thought this video was so absorbing, all the steps - two forward and one back - and then the finished effect with the painting. Wow! Thank you, Julian.
This new and beautiful frame is just what the painting needed to be highlighted! The previous one was too distracting
What a clever man you are. I find your videos viscerally satisfying, and watch them whenever I can. Thank you so much,
lovely to see the humility of being such a skilled professional and still showing the process of learning something new. it turned out incredible.
That frame is absolutely gorgeous, it serves the restored painting perfectly. Good job.
Julian fumbles his way through making a frame and still makes something none of us could even get half right now matter how much we tried. Genius
A little taste of what an antique restorer has to deal with and finishing. The ending is a sense of pride of 'well done'. Well done, Julian!
How fun to not only get new experiences with each different project, but also to have the opportunity to learn a completely new skill!
This is why I love artisans and being a maker.
Truly remarkable for a first time effort.
Fascinating as always. And hearing the phrase " Dutch-Style Ripple Frame" is a delightful plus.
Dear Mr. Baumgartner.
Despite the mistakes you mentioned: 👍👌👏 Extremely well done again and as always (video and work).
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health in particular.
The final after image with the restored painting in the new frame is incredible! It looks so amazing!
Really enjoyed this video!!!! Thanks!!!
Good job on that. As an artist myself I tried to make frames some times, but mine were never so sophisticated as yours. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Personally I really like the frame along with the restored painting. Of course it matters not what we think, but what the customer thinks, hopefully they are pleased with both the painting and the frame, well done Julian. As an aside, I have made frames and display boxes from wood and glass or polycarbonate. My daytime job was as an engineering manager making high precision gears, often with tolerances of 0.0003" (0,0076mm). My hobby was woodworking and it is very hard not to apply tight tolerances when working with wood. Thankfully I saw the folly of my ways and adopted a much less critical tolerance working with wood, which also made me enjoy my hobby. Good post, thank you 👍
I agree - Julian’s frame makes that painting even more interesting. Bravo!
You know..... this was a great view for us to delve deeper into your approaches to learning. Thanks for taking this on and sharing your process.
perhaps the making proccess of the frame may 'not' seem perfectly done but absolutely perfect for the purpose 😍😍😍 they go so well so perfectly together! as usual, Julian, well done! 👍👍👍
don't think what you call mistakes are actual mistakes. everything is just right. you are too humble! 😄
You as an Artist see all the flaws, as the beholder we all see the absolute mastery of your Art. The Frame you created? Is a Masterpiece worthy of the painting and does show period correctness and appropriate aging for the painting.
I can't express how much I enjoy your approach to learning process! You are kind, wise man, Julian. And watching your channel gives me a lot of joy. :)
as someone who does model kits, i find this really interesting because the act of adding imperfections to age them on purpose is a huge part of it. it makes the works just a bit more human!
Breathtaking… just spectacular!
Magnificent Julien! It's beautiful
Thank you for sharing your learning journey, and as always, you find that unique balance between your mastery, mentorship, and client needs.
Countless hours of scraping paintings have prepared you well for being a woodworker, AKA a professional sander. Watching your video, I learned at least two things I have not seen on woodwork channels. The use of the toothbrush to wet the glue squeezeout and the pants lint painter's tape-that's genius.
I love it! Im Dutch and this painting really spoke to me earlier already, i was really excited to see it in your frame. They fit really well together!
Julian, the finished product is actually quite lovely! I’m not an expert, but I think you did good.
What an amazing Painting. The frame did it justice. The restoration was incredible. Thank you for sharing your talents with us😊.
You are by far too hard on yourself. This a majestic piece of work. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Adding yet another tool to your utility belt, eh? We love to see it, Julian. 🖤
When ever I paint yachts with complex water/waves and I feel impatient, I go to your videos to humble myself down! Keep making these videos good sir!
That frame looks perfect with the painting. You did a wonderful job, and I'm so glad you showed your mistakes and how you dealt with them.
the restoration therapy session I needed today. May I say that Monday really is the perfect day for this.
Beautiful job for that painting.
Great work!... I agree, the frame is part of the paint, it must to enhance the final view!
95% of what he does is the same as what he does most every time and I'm happy to watch cause somehow, its interesting every time. This was one of the few videos where 95% is different than he's done before. Nice vid.
The frame is exquisite! Wonderful job! Thank you for sharing your frame project. Oh and the painting looks good too ha, ha!
You are a master, Julian. I am Dutch and we have such a paintings and frames here. Beautiful done!
I used to work at a high-end framers, working in the back room with the gilder, and watching this really took me back. I always loved the terracotta colour of the bole, but boy I'm glad you can't smell that rabbit-skin glue through the screen! Great job on the frame, Julian, looks really great. I bet the customer was over the moon!
Wonderful work, Julien! This is Kevin Deal from San Diego. I visited your shop last November! I always enjoy following your videos!
New skill unlocked!!! Go Julien!!!
You are a one of a kind to me and giving me a peace of mind only listening to your voice. Thank you 🖼️.
I wish he had made it as they did in the Golden Age. Still absolutely beautiful
Most awesome!...nice to see you doing another facet of your art!
Good heavens, that frame is gorgeous! It's amazing how much that painting stands out in it, too.
That frame complements the painting beautifully. An all-round success.
*Treat this as a HELL YEAH! for all those uncertain whether to take the Leap of Faith and try out something new or brave or unknown. Be inspired by Julian to go out of your comfort zone and take up new challenges. YOU WILL WIN. YES YOU CAN.* 😊
Very very nice !
this is amazing… i usually dislike big frames, but this fits so so well with the painting!
Julian, thank you for this series where you have included so many adjacent artisans and skills. This approach has enriched the resoration experience for me. Thank you again.😊
I'm gunna make one too!!! Excellent work!!
I love the new frame it’s the perfect choice for it, but most of all I love the worn look that you achieved on the frame, it looks as if it’s almost as old as the painting itself.
The best part of building wooden projects is the sanding, my Dad bought me a heap of sanding tools, but I love sanding so much I have always done it by hand. I built my own sanding station when I started to built my cabinets because I knew there was going to be a heap of sanding😹😹
The frame and painting look so good together, Perfect choice!
Well Julian - a good watch.... congrats on the frame.... really appealing.
Bernie in Sydney
This is magical! It also requires lots of patience and knowledge. Very interesting to watch
The frame turned out sharp! Looks good with the painting!
Absolutely stunning 🙂