Here ya go... A Weezer reference, a long answer to a short question and of course... we talk about isolation layers ;)
Also, I think I know the answer to this question but... are the chapters a good idea for the epilogues... for the videos too?
2022-04-27 18:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm supposed to write something enticing here but let's be honest, you just want to see the video... ;)
2022-04-12 13:44:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hold the pickles! A fine demand for the diner but substitutions and limitations aren't necessarily workable in conservation... or are they. Sometimes the full serving of treatments that a painting may require aren't in play for various reasons; timeline issues, budgetary constraints, or the clients themselves actually like the look of the painting but just want some corrections. For these pieces, when applicable, it's possible to approach the conservation a la carte.
2022-04-10 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis is a reverse chronological listing of every ad-free video and epilogue I've made starting way back at the beginning in 2018. Some Ad Free videos are missing, I have no idea where the originals are. If you're looking for a particular video: try searching in your browser (Command+F on Mac CTRL+F on PC)
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Here's a link to an unlisted playlist on YouTube of all the Ad Free videos, newest to oldest:
Through trials and tribulations she found her way to her people but needed a bit more attention to not only look her best, but to be her best. After all, she's coming home.
2022-04-03 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I've come to expect good, insightful questions from you folks, but some of these were pretty sharp, I had to really contemplate my answers. Kudos to you!
2022-03-25 19:39:18 +0000 UTC View Post
A bit of a departure for this paintings conservator. But when you think about it, approaching this polychrome like a painting isn't that strange and can yield results worth.... a cheers ;)
2022-03-20 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Kind of surprised that the questions were mostly tame- I was ready for an onslaught of complicated moral and ethical curveballs. Maybe that means I actually did a decent job of framing the work...maybe y'all are just tired ;)
2022-03-15 14:21:59 +0000 UTC View Post
There are some types of damage that push a painting to the brink and challenge the conservator to find a way of saving the piece. Among the most impactful and catastrophic forces is fire. It takes no quarter and spares no painting. But for a piece that has not been thoroughly consumed by fire there is hope... and that is the survivor.
2022-03-06 06:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Some materials are heaven for conservators, others not so much. One material that artists seem to love that gives conservators headaches is wax. While it creates a seductive and translucent finish, repairing damage to it can be frustrating to say the least.
This is just a short little video to hold everyone over... think of it as an amuse bouche...
2022-02-20 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This one's a bit late but no less filled with great questions.
2022-02-17 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
For some projects one must ask "why am I doing this?" Some appear simple and yet pose real challenges that test one's resolve. Through the patient application of honed techniques success is possible, even if those approaches need to be modified or run out of order.
2022-02-06 06:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
For some projects one must ask "why am I doing this?" Some appear simple and yet pose real challenges that test one's resolve. Through the patient application of honed techniques success is possible, even if those approaches need to be modified or run out of order.
2022-01-30 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Finally a project that didn't brawl with me, didn't' stretch belief and didn't threaten a descent into madness... Kinda nice ;)
2022-01-09 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Great questions, awesome name suggestions for the new tool and a few eagle eyed viewers... ;)
2022-01-04 20:49:08 +0000 UTC View Post
After all that work Brad joins me once again in the studio for a grand reveal and a chat about the project.
2021-12-19 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
One would think that after practicing a craft for long enough that very little would come as a surprise. In the world of art conservation it seems there is never a shortage of things that shock, astound and well, stretch belief.
2021-12-19 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
One would think that after practicing a craft for long enough that very little would come as a surprise. In the world of art conservation it seems there is never a shortage of things that shock, astound and well, stretch belief.
2021-12-12 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, because it was a small painting and there was a small offering a question I thought this would be a small video. Of course not. Throw in a few great questions and the opportunity to ramble on and we've got a not so small video!
2021-11-24 20:01:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Big is better, or is it. Big is impressive, big is formidable and big is awe inspiring. But sometimes big can work against a painting. For some paintings that depend on intimacy or a stillness, large just won't cut it. For those pieces, small is the recipe for success.
2021-11-21 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Navigating the delicate intricacies of cleaning a painting isn't that uncommon from just about any venture; a delicate balance of give and take is required by all parties for the exercise to be successful. Understanding the limitations of one's partner, anticipating their next move, understanding the effects of a solvent and controlling for its unknowns are all part of the dance that is required when navigating a relationship.
Just a little shorty this time (I'm chock f...
2021-11-07 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The epilogue for the Vows video... I mean, that's what it is, not much more to say... ;)
Oh, I'm in my storage room because it's quiet and the neighbors are doing some construction... all day, every day... all the time.
And before anyone asks, yes I'm fine, the lighting in there makes me look like a zombie!
2021-11-05 15:58:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Throughout our lives we all make promises, pledge oaths and take vows. Sometimes to a partner, like the bride in this video's painting, sometimes to a company or even country. These commitments help us understand what's expected of us and when in doubt provide a framework for us to follow. As a conservator I to take a vow, 13 of them in fact and they're called the code of ethics. In this video I will explore that governing document as I work to conserve this painting.
2021-10-24 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostJust a heads up that the Italian Job Epilogue is going to post on Monday and I don't want you kind folks to get excited and then disappointed.
Don't worry, I have more videos in the works (some pretty cool ones if I do say so myself) phew... I gotta stop typing and get back to work!!!
2021-10-17 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, suffice it to say that was one heck of a cliffhanger. In fact, my inbox was full of messages about that, and some not so nice!
In this epilogue, which is a bit longer than most I answer some of your questions about this painting and conservation in general and then invite MacGregor back to discuss the results of the tests and what they do/don't mean for this painting.
MacGregor and I could have gone on for another hour but I'm not sure an...
2021-10-10 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks,
In talking with MacGregor the idea of posting the epilogue to YouTube for the world to see came up. He was all for it but we decided that YOU should be the ones who make that call.
2021-10-10 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Part two, where everything gets put back together. But of course the painting needs to be cleaned and prepared for retouching. And back for another appearance it MacGregor to discuss the final painting and some of its history. Just a warning, there's a pretty gnarly cliffhanger at the end but lucky for you Patreons, you're all good :)
2021-10-03 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
It's rare that we truly know why an artist created a painting. Over the course of its life a painting history is often lost. We may have a final product but the impetus for its execution may never be understood. Even more rare is when that reason is painted on the front of the canvas as in the case with this Italian wedding portrait. But dating from 1450, is it truly what it portends? In order to answer that question we must first conserve the painting and then discover its mysteries. 2021-09-26 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
After the emotionally wholloping last video this one was just a wee bit lighter. Nonetheless there were some great questions particularly from new Patreons.
2021-09-15 13:56:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, it's a long holiday weekend here in the USA and that means that I've totally forgotten what day it is and neglected to get the Ad Free version of the video up at 12am as per usual. Hopefully you kind folks can see fit to forgive me this once... ;)
The success of any piece of artwork depends on a tacit arrangement between the artist, object and viewer. The artist agrees to apply care, precision and craft to their work, the object must faithfully present...
2021-09-05 20:45:47 +0000 UTC View Post