Author Archives: Scott M. Haskins

About Scott M. Haskins

Scott Haskins has been in professional art conservation since 1975, specializing in the conservation/restoration of easel paintings, murals and art on paper. FACL, Inc. is known nationally for doing A+ work no matter the size or difficulty of the project. We are happy to do a quick cleaning on a family heirloom. Our client list and resume is also full of very satisfied clients of large, difficult/complicated projects at remote locations. Excellent services are also available as an Expert Witness/Legal Testimony in art related matters. Consultation on art related projects occur regularly including extensive insurance evaluations for insured or insurer. Services are offered worldwide. Scott M. Haskins is also author of the "Save Your Stuff" series, educational information, materials and supplies to help people protect and save their treasured family heirlooms and collectibles at home and office. He can be reached at 805 564 3438. Video and written testimonials at https://www.fineartconservationlab.com/testimonials/

Recent Visits To Mural Restoration and Preservation Projects

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Watch this video on YouTube Join Art Conservator, Scott M. Haskins as he visits several special mural conservation consultation public art projects that he worked on over the last few weeks.  Here are some other walk through visits of interesting … Continue reading →

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The Great California ShakeOut Risk Management for Business Art Collections

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

  5 Tips to Protect and Save Art, Antiques, Collectibles and Memorabilia from Fine Art Conservation Laboratories Does your office have paintings hanging on the wall? Or maybe sports memorabilia near your desk? They could be in danger of being … Continue reading →

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Restoring Street Murals Back to Life Interview by Julie Rose on BYURadio Top of Mind

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Top of Mind by Julie Rose BYURadio National Internet Radio Interview: Restoring Street Murals Back to Life Guest: Scott Haskins, Director and Chief Conservator, Fine Art Conservation Laboratories Colorful street art seems to have taken on new life thanks to … Continue reading →

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Can The Restoration of Contemporary Public Art Murals Ethically Include Repainting?

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Is the repainting of a contemporary mural in the name of restoration ever acceptable?”  The case of the Blue Moon Trilogy The International Institute for Conservation (London, England) asked Scott M. Haskins, professional art conservator, to address this question in a … Continue reading →

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Orange County Art Conservation Pick Ups and Deliveries Interesting Art Stuff

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Pratically, every week or so, I wind my way past downtown LA to Orange County where our lab enjoys a wide variety of professional art conservation activities. I started out my schedule today in South Laguna Beach at The Redfern … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara Art Expert Restores Historic Mammoth Mural AIDS Painting Near Hollywood Bowl In Los Angeles

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

The challenges Scott M. Haskins, Head of Art Conservation, faced when he was asked to restore the graffiti-covered “Blue Moon Trilogy” mural across from the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles seemed overwhelming to outsiders. But that didn’t stop him from … Continue reading →

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Treasured Collectibles in a Pile of Stuff… Las Vegas, Art Restoration Testimonial

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Busted up Early American Art I couldn’t believe the valuable collectibles I found in a pile of stuff a couple of weeks ago! I was amazed!! Besides the unexpected treasures, I also found neglect and bad judgment of packers and … Continue reading →

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2 Super Interesting Preservation and Restoration Mural Projects Stopping Flaking Paint

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

I blogged in January about two murals that we worked on that had a special social message to tell. One is on the Army base in El Paso, Texas and the other is in Houston. The only thing that really connected … Continue reading →

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Early Utah Artist Masterpiece Painting Restored

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Usually visitors slid into and out of the Cache County Courthouse unaware that there was an incredibly valuable painting by renown early Utah artist Minerva Teichert hanging on the back wall. Or maybe they took note or were even alarmed … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Mural Monument To Successful AIDS Research Saved and Restored – Updated

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

This public mural memorial monument located by the Hollywood Bowl was originally funded by AIDS Project of LA. The bronze plaque, from the dedication in 1988 on the mural will outlive us all. It reads: Blue Moon Trilogy Eve of … Continue reading →

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