Watercolor and Drawing Restoration
Our paper conservator can restore watercolor paintings as well as drawings in pencil, ink, pastels, gouache and mixed media. We can revive both antique and modern art following tears, stains or disasters.
Sensitive treatments are offered to artworks on paper to ensuring the original pigment or ink remains and only the damage is removed. Paper can be a very vulnerable material when faced with environmental changes and inappropriate framing techniques. It can also respond badly to fires and water damage, requiring the swift intervention of a trained conservator to lessen the impact.
Our paper conservator can restore:
- Staining and discolouration
- Foxing (brown spots)
- Tears and creasing
- Water damage
- Fire and smoke damage
- Mount and frame-related issues
- Unstable paint, ink, chalk or pastel
- Brittle paper
- Mould growth
We can revive a paper artwork that has been involved in a fire, flood or accident, plus any age-related deterioration. Please fill out the form below to see how we may be able to assist you.
This page is for paper restoration, for oil paintings please click here.
Paintings
Watercolors are carefully tested before they are restored to allow for safe methods of cleaning and repair. Each treatment is bespoke to the needs of the painting. In many cases, yellowing paper or stains can be lifted successfully to reveal the original vibrancy of the artwork. Whether your watercolor is antique or a modern work, we can treat various issues that may be affecting your enjoyment of the piece.
If you have concerns about watercolor paint fading, our framing team can offer UV protective glass to reduce the impact.
Drawings
Drawings can important for their high value or sentimental importance. We can restore visual disturbances, stains and acid damage from old frames. We can also step in to assist following water damage or issues resulting from a fire. Like watercolors, we also recommend UV protection for drawings in an ink or pastel medium.
How much will my restoration cost?
Please contact us about your paper restoration needs by filling out the form below: