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/

Santa Barbara News Press Lifestyle Sunday Section Interview with Marilyn McMahon

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

I had a nice couple of hours with Marilyn McMahon, Santa Barbara News Press Staff writer extraordinaire, today in office at Fine Art Conservation Laboratories. She has been writing interviews and profiles for the Lifestyle section of the newspaper for … Continue reading →

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Preservation Week Activities at Library of Congress

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

Preservation Week April 22-28, 2012 at the Library of Congress is a big deal! And they are going to have  couple of interesting events about saving your stuff at home… The Library of Congress in Washington DC Preserving our history and … Continue reading →

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Art restoration, fix a painting, painting conservation – Orange County – Laguna Beach – Newport Beach – Santa Ana

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

Laguna Beach and Costa Mesa are places I go often to meet with clients who collect paintings. I also meet with people in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Tustin, Santa Ana. Some of the clients are private collectors and others … Continue reading →

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Daughters Of Utah Pioneers International Museum- Mormon Art

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

I’m working this week at the Daughters Of Utah Pioneers International Museum in Salt Lake City on two large paintings on canvas. Sometimes because of the size of the paintings, I go work on location. I’ve been received very warmly … Continue reading →

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Taggers of Mural Of Jim Morphesis Monument Put On Notice!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

  While sitting in my booth at the LA Art Show I looked up and noticed a man young man in his late 20’s in a fashion challenged suit and tie staring at my wide screen monitor of the many … Continue reading →

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Long Lost Edgar Payne Sierra Lake Scene Found- 2B Shown at LA Art Show

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

George Stern as been on the hunt! Look what he found just prior to the LA Art Show… its never been seen, worked on (cleaned or restored) or been on the market. Here’s what it looked like when it was … Continue reading →

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Clean a Painting by William Wendt – Most Colorful Wendt You’ve Ever Seen? George Stern Finds Treasure

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

William Wendt’s (1865-1946) paintings were often produced with a predominately green appearance or predominately brown. So, is this the most colorful painting you’ve ever seen by Wendt? Leave a comment below. George Stern found this painting at the last minute … Continue reading →

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Sonya Rapoport Post War Expressionist Painting, Thought To Be Ruined, Saved, Picked Up in Carmel, CA and Awaiting Painting Conservation

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

FACL, Inc. has many clients in the Carmel, CA area including the cities of Carmel and Monterey, The Monterey Museum of Art, The Monterey Maritime Museum and numerous galleries in Carmel. Some of those galleries include Trotter Galleries, Karges Fine … Continue reading →

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Graffiti Removal AGAIN From Morphesis by Twitchell under Grant Ave. Overpass in LA

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

  This is one of the “monikers” that we got tagged with last weekend, the day after we finished the removal of the huge tag of the bottom half of the mural. This graffiti covered about a 4′ x  10′ … Continue reading →

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Morphesis Re-Tagged The Day After Re-Cleaning… WAR!!!!! But we’re kind of smiling because…

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

As I was finishing up an answer to a comment on the blog post about the new surveillance system (https://www.fineartconservationlab.com/murals/video-surveillance-of-public-art-mural-catching-graffiti-vandals) when the phone rang and it was Vincent Moreno, Vandalism Abatement Coordinator for Caltrans. WAR!!!!! The mural got tagged again … Continue reading →

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