Paintings Tim continued the family restoration business founded in 1951 and for over 40 years has continued to develop and improve the range and specialisations that are undertaken.  Tim Specialises in the conservation of the canvas itself and is a glue paste liner.

Frames Lester has work exclusively with frame restoration and making for 40 years and specialises in traditional English compo, a skill that is now fast disappearing.  He also is an extremely skilled gilder and paint finishing and continues to make bespoke period style frames of a very high standard for a wide range a clients demanding many styles and periods to correctly compliment their pictures.

Retoucher We first worked together over 30 years ago and Zelie had run her own restoration business in Devon.  However, her skill and experience as a retoucher is invaluable.

Painting Conservator ACR Marine trained in painting conservation at Sorbonne University in Paris before moving to England and work both in private studios and public Institutions (Victoria and Albert museum,Tate) she is an ICON accredited member and member of the BAPCR’s council (British Association of Painting Conservators Restorers).

Stretchers Michael has been with us for over 25 yeas and does all our fame carcase work ranging from making and constructing period style frames to cutting down and restoring frames and all the timber work.   This includes the skilled task of making all the stretchers and pegs required for the studio and for many other clients.

Guard dog! Simply the best studio dog ever.