EVERETT FINE ART

Something from the archive…nothing pleases me mo

Something from the archive…nothing pleases me more than a quirky English portrait that has remained in the family for generations. We always look for little details that entertain us….like his super long arms!! #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

No paintings today but something we get confronted

No paintings today but something we get confronted with often….paper conservation….there are some surprising and useful crossovers between the 2 disciplines. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

What goes into the understanding and knowledge tra

What goes into the understanding and knowledge transfer of our trade? Once trade secrets were defended but fortunately things have changed…for the better.💫. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Overpaint and why past restorers might have applie

Overpaint and why past restorers might have applied it so liberally. It makes our path of discovery both exciting and daunting. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

The first layer of varnish transforms the colours

The first layer of varnish transforms the colours and isolates the original paint surface from any retouching work we do. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Another great project to start and hopefully revea

Another great project to start and hopefully reveal an early picture by a decent artist. The term ‘After’ covers almost any option for a later picture by another artist. Let’s see if we can narrow that down🤞. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Manuel Castellano 1852 [1828-1880] A portrait of

Manuel Castellano 1852 [1828-1880]
A portrait of Francisco Montes Reina [Paquiro] seated three quarter length and wearing a Suit of Light [Traje de Luz] #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Exciting stretchers🙌🏻🎉!!….my pet subjec

Exciting stretchers🙌🏻🎉!!….my pet subject and the one most often never looked at in any depth. They are, of course, fundamental to any successful conservation job. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Mid-stage in the conservation (relining) of this b

Mid-stage in the conservation (relining) of this beautiful 17th portrait….and the 2 discoveries we make🧐. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Another rags to riches transformation for this row

Another rags to riches transformation for this rowing team. Highly decorative and impressive picture in. Loved restoring it! #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation @stag_and_squire_antiques

You tech yourself technique if there’s no manual

You tech yourself technique if there’s no manual….applying hot animal glue smoothly and evenly to linen canvas…..my way. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

gorgeous early portrait of a wealthy girl. Not don

gorgeous early portrait of a wealthy girl. Not done by some A class artist but nonetheless potentially beautiful and highly decorative. She will come to life again like a phoenix from the ashes🔥. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

From 1850 to 1900 in 🇬🇧 there was an enormou

From 1850 to 1900 in 🇬🇧 there was an enormous transition in the design and type of frame. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Everything might not be exactly as it seems…espe

Everything might not be exactly as it seems…especially when looking at the old blue pigments….welcome to the effects of smalting.🌈💙 #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Here’s a little basic frame measurement guide…

Here’s a little basic frame measurement guide…we do everything in inches before you tell me I’m out of touch….love them! #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

You’ve probably watched other restorers facing p

You’ve probably watched other restorers facing pictures many times…they love to show you 🤷🏻‍♂️…but this is sulphite paper on a large painting and the fewer joins the better, therefore many hands make light work. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Form dirty to clean, with a few steps in between…early portraits like this are our favourite and you can see why. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Why we do what we do…a little reasoning behind t

Why we do what we do…a little reasoning behind the need to conserve by relining. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Dear old granny has a little bit of conservators l

Dear old granny has a little bit of conservators love….the first time for nearly 200 years….the way it should be❤️. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation

Two more finished and away…and this is the most

Two more finished and away…and this is the most important part of the process for each of these…looking after the fabric of the canvas. #fineartconservation #fineartrestoration #picturerestoration #paintingconservation #canvasconservation