Category Archives: Painting on canvas

Should I Put Glass In Front Of My Painting When I Frame It?

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

This article has been syndicated at www.NewsReleaseWire.com/257654  What does it mean to be syndicated? See end of article. I’m often asked this question by people who are reframing their artwork, so here are a few thoughts that may guide you… … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Personal Story About Where Baroque Music, French Blue Bloods and Vintage Paintings with Hurdy-Gurdys Lead Me.

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

If you’ve followed me even a little time you’ll know that I travel a lot to personally consult with people about art restoration projects on location and that our company picks up and delivers. All of this traveling around often … Continue reading →

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Understanding Disaster Risk for Digital Heritage and Memories

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

June 2, 2021 An ICCROM virtual conference and training on preserving your digital memories. It may be a bit “corporate” or professional but the info should be good. Also, remember my publications, which are the most widely distributed and well … Continue reading →

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A Section of Santa Barbara Mission Original 1785 Lienzo Mural Restored And On Display

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

I’ve posted previously about the exciting research, fundraising and mural conservation efforts for an extremely important and historic element of the main chapel of the Santa Barbara Mission. The 1786 backdrop was designed with architectural features, statues and lots of … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering The Important Genius of The Woman Who Broke The Mold of French Fine Art High Society At The End Of The 1880’s, Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann was born in Poland of German parents, who painted in Italy, was adored in France, admitted to the harems of the Ottomans and got away with creating erotic paintings of mermaids. She is considered an important figure in opening … Continue reading →

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You Think Your Art Has Faded? Maybe Not.

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

Fading of art is something about which I get a lot of questions. Some of the types of items that I notice fade the fastest and of which there is the biggest change of color are: Many Asian cultural items … Continue reading →

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Restore Heirloom Paintings? Treasured but worth it? Orange County, CA

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

A quick client’s testimonial in Orange County, CA for the restoration of a family heirloom painting. But, was it worth it? What is junk and what is a treasure? Is it authentic? What is something worth? This is the mystery … Continue reading →

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A Ripped Oil Painting, Salt Lake City; Pets and Art, Antiques and Collectibles Do Not Mix

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

It’s one thing to teach your kids not to play rough around your favorite painting hanging in your house, but it would probably be a lot harder to teach your pets the same thing. Even the most well-behaved dog doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Henrietta Berk Retrospective at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University has collaborated with Steven Stern Fine Art and Fine Art Conservation Laboratories to present the fabulously wonderful Post WWII Abstract Expressionist Bay Area artwork for the Henrietta Berk Retrospective, which end Sat. … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara Mission’s Original 1786 Lienzo Discovered Forgotten In Storage, Art Restoration Expert Tells Story

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

Its story of earthquake destruction and its art conservation This last year it was with great excitement that a very important historic and exciting decorative element of the original 1786 mission was rediscovered rolled up and unrecognizable in storage. It … Continue reading →

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