Painting conservation

Filling and retouching of losses. Losses to the paint layer are usually restored by filling them with putty composed of a binding agent and filler. The surface of the fill is levelled and structured to blend with the surrounding paint layers. Art restoration: ann.conservation@gmail.com or 07450008972

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What makes the oil painting dark?

Dirt deposition on the painting surface has a tendency to give the painting a grey, dull appearance. It may consist of dust from the environment, as well as particulates from pollution in the air. Deposits from nicotine usually appear yellowish. Painting cleaning: ann.conservation@gmail.com or 07450008972

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Cleaning process on oil paintings

The cleaning of a painting is an important part of remedial conservation as it can reveal a painting from a discoloured varnish and can remove previous deceptive restorations, exposing the original paint layers beneath. Fine art cleaning: ann.conservation@gmail.com or 07450008972

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