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/

Is Removing Graffiti A Useless Waste Of Effort?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

    I had this dialog about the Jim Morphesis Monument mural by Kent Twitchell. We have just completed the graffiti removal, conservation/preservation and restoration this last week. Good questions and straight answers: Laura: I love that piece, and it … Continue reading →

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Kent Twitchell’s Mural-Monument to the LA Chamber Orchestra News Article

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

This is a very nice article in today’s LA Times about the 20th anniversary of Kent Twitchell’s Monument to the LA Chamber Orchestra. What a fantastic visual treat it is as you come up the 110 Freeway from the south … Continue reading →

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Two Testimonials Received Today for Art Conservation and Painting Restoration Services

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

For those of you who have not done business with FACL, Inc. YET, let me share with you these two testimonials that we received today: “We have trusted FACL in Santa Barbara since 2002 with all our work, especially with … Continue reading →

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Kent Twitchell’s Mural of Jim Morphesis Restoration Update

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

Hi Everyone, We are “on the wall” today working to complete the mural restoration and conservation this week. Here is a photo from today:       Notice the improvement in the background around the thumb. Tomorrow the mural will … Continue reading →

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Kent Twitchell’s Final Stroke of Genius on the Mural “The Word” – Biola Jesus

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

I’ve written before about the work we did with mural artist extraordinaire Kent Twtichell (probably the most famous artist in LA and maybe the most famous mural artist in the USA) on his mural called the Biola Jesus by the … Continue reading →

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Graffiti Removal From Jim Morphesis’s Face

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

Today was soooo coooool! Graffiti came flying off in sheets and it was extreme to see Jim Morphesis’ face peek out again, unveiled, from the beneath the much, vandalism and the dark side into the bright sun of the Southern … Continue reading →

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Graffiti Removal From LA 1984 Olympic Freeway Murals To Begin- Details and Video

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

Mural restoration and graffiti removal in downtown Los Angeles will begin Tues. This will be the first 101 freeway mural of 4 that are covered with graffiti. Then, after these 4 are looking good, another 8 murals that are part of … Continue reading →

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Banksy Mural in LA

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

I’ve been working with a team of people for the last 6 months who have been trying to get their act together to save a Banksy mural from demolition on a Gas Station wall in West LA. Banksy did the … Continue reading →

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Twitchell’s Mural Jim Morphesis Monument Is First Mural To Be Adopted and Cleaned

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

  Kent Twitchell painted the mural “Jim Morphesis Monument” under the 101 freeway overpass of Hope St. It is part of a two piece mural diptych called “7th Street Altarpiece”, the other mural being that of Lita Albuquerque. And “7th Street … Continue reading →

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Mural Restoration of Steve McQueen Monument Public Art Mural by Original Artist Kent Twitchell

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Scott M. Haskins

The recent discovery of a preparatory drawing of the actor for this iconic mural was recently discovered! Its restoration and display at a recent 2022 exhibition got quite a bit of attention. This info has been added to this blog … Continue reading →

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