Caring for Fine Art Collections in San Francisco
San Francisco art collections are often shaped by contrast: contemporary works displayed...
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Oil Paintings
Shipping Your Artwork Safely
We understand that sending artwork away for restoration can feel daunting, especially...
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What Is Art History and Why Study It? Understanding Skills & Careers
Art history is the study of visual culture, paintings, sculptures, architecture, design...
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Can Air Conditioning Damage Oil Paintings?
Air conditioning can feel like a lifesaver in extreme heat. But for...
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Pets in Art: Famous Paintings, Symbolism & Restoration
Pets have inspired artists for centuries. From ancient history to modern art,...
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Weird, Rare & Revolutionary: How Oil Paint Shaped Art History
Oil paint didn’t just change how art looks, it transformed what art...
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The Masterpiece Toolkit: How Historic Artists Created Their Greatest Works
The paintings of the Old Masters continue to captivate viewers across museums,...
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The Life of Color: Pigment History & The Care of Oil Paintings
Color is often the first feature that draws us into a painting,...
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Caring for Impasto Paintings: Preserving Heavily Textured Works of Art
Impasto paintings are instantly recognizable for their bold, sculptural surfaces. Thick layers...
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Can a Loose Canvas Damage an Oil Painting?
When an oil on canvas starts to feel slack, it’s easy to...
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Your Oil Painting Care Guide: Expert Advice
Caring for an oil painting properly is less about constant intervention and...
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Cleaning An Oil Painting: An Expert Guide
When an oil painting appears dark, yellowed, or dull, the problem is...
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How To Professionally Repair A Torn Painting
A torn painting can be alarming. Whether caused by an accidental impact,...
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Why Is My Painting Flaking? Causes, Warning Signs & How to Fix Flaking Paint
If you’ve searched “why is my painting flaking?” “how to restore flaking...
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Why Do Old Paintings Look Dark?
Antique oil paintings often appear dark, yellowed or dull, but this isn’t...
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American Landscape Paintings: History, Restoration & How to Preserve Your Artwork
Landscape paintings have always held a special place in American art. From...
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Caring for our Ancestors: Protect Family Portraits
Oil paintings can be passed down from generation to generation, stretching as...
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Icon panels: preserving and restoring traditional orthodox art
In terms of art history, panels are often significantly antique - this...
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The Army and Navy Club: restoring the faces military history
Our team is often called out to specialist projects that require treatment...
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Preserving provenance: oil painting labels, notes and stamps
When researching the provenance of a painting, the artist's signature is important,...
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