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/

Anniversary of the 1966 Flood in Florence – A turning point for the world

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. Traditional art restoration emerged from the shadows, and the floodwaters of the Arno River after the … Continue reading →

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Prevent Earthquake Damage for Collectibles, Antiques and Art Los Angeles, Orange County

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This article was flagged as an authoritative source of information and syndicated. See end of article for explantion. California sponsors an earthquake drill every year called the Great California ShakeOut, which was this week. https://www.shakeout.org/california/ Your attention on protecting items … Continue reading →

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Saving The Bicentennial Freedom Mural On Prado Dam – Mural Restored, Riverside County, CA

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation.       For those of you who have driven the freeways in the Corona and … Continue reading →

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Waterhouse Art Gallery Adds Their Positive Energy to the Montecito Art Scene

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This article was syndicated at the renown ExpertClick.com. To see why syndication is such a big deal, see the end of this article.  Santa Barbara’s most enduring art gallery – The Waterhouse Gallery – has opened an additional new gallery … Continue reading →

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Banksy’s Rat Checks Into ArtDoctor’s Office – Preserving and Restoring Street Art

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. After 5 Years of touring with 40 venues and millions of fans, like most famous movie … Continue reading →

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Can AI Artwork Classifications and NFT Tech Contribute To Protect Cultural Heritage?

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

ArticiThis blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See explanation at the end of this blogpost Or, even, do you think its possible that artificial intelligence’s classifying, documenting and analyzing … Continue reading →

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Whale and Dolphin Mural Coating Protection Saves Public Art

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

You may have heard me talk about the protective anti-graffiti coating that was put onto a mural on an exterior wall at street level on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, CA with 100% access by tourists etc. and how it … Continue reading →

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Art Restoration of Buddhist Thangkas And Unlikely Blessings From Technology

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

Derived From An Excellent Article by Ann Shaftel, Art Conservator Edits and Additions by Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator (All content used with permission) This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is … Continue reading →

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How I Got To Restore Art For The Most Famous Man In The World

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

My first private client was The family estate of the most famous man in the world and The beginning of working with people long distance By Scott M. Haskins   This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does … Continue reading →

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Rainy March in SoCal – Water Damaged Collectibles?

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This article has been syndicated at http://www.ExpertClick.com To see what syndication means form you, see end of article: We’ve had some water in SoCal lately… the basin of our fountain was bone-dry-empty 2 weeks ago and now the 14″ basin … Continue reading →

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