Category Archives: Art Storage and Transport

Discover Your Painting’s Stories: How UV Blacklight Unveils Hidden Imperfections for Art Lovers in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Las Vegas

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Flora Arguilla

Can UV blacklight help protect your cherished artworks? Absolutely! For art enthusiasts and collectors in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Las Vegas, doing an art evaluation and understanding the hidden layers and condition of your paintings is not … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Art and Painting Restoration Tips for New Art Owners in Los Angeles County and Orange County, California

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Flora Arguilla

Whether you’ve inherited cherished artworks, are contemplating starting an art collection, or are a budding hobbyist art collector, understanding the fundamentals of art conservation is paramount to preserving the integrity and value of your precious pieces. Embarking on a journey … Continue reading →

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What to Do About Flaking on Oil or Acrylic Paintings

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Flora Arguilla

Have you noticed developing flaking on oil or acrylic paintings in your collection? If so, don’t worry! Your paintings are not doomed. Flaking is a common issue that art owners may encounter, particularly with paintings done in oil or acrylic. … Continue reading →

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Identifying and Preventing Water Damage on Paintings in Rainy Santa Barbara and Los Angeles

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Flora Arguilla

Has the rainy weather in the Santa Barbara and Los Angeles areas left you with water damage on paintings? Do you see signs of mold, flaking, blistering, discoloration, or warping on your artwork? Don’t fret! This article is for you. … Continue reading →

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An Art Conservator’s Step-by-Step Guide on How to Hang a Painting

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Flora Arguilla

Do you know how to hang a painting? It’s okay if you don’t – I see paintings that have been damaged or are on the verge of falling off of their hanging hardware all the time. Here’s an art conservator’s … Continue reading →

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How to Choose the Right Art Storage Facility

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Flora Arguilla

In the world of art conservation and preservation, choosing the right art storage facility is a crucial decision for both collectors and institutions. The right choice can ensure the safety and longevity of valuable artworks, especially in a desert climate … Continue reading →

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Protecting Collectibles at Home – A painful lesson to be learned from the “professionals” at the Borghese Gallery in Rome

Posted on May 5, 2022 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. A painful lesson to be learned from the “professionals” at the Borghese Gallery in Rome for … Continue reading →

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Mural Restoration at Historic Casa Romantica, San Clemente, Orange County, CA

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Scott M. Haskins

This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean to be syndicated? See end of article for explanation. I was at the historical home and event center, Casa Romantica last week, in San Clemente, Orange County,  CA. … Continue reading →

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Stolen Art Mysteries In The Movies And In Real Life

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

“Your blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com” Its a bit of a coup to get an article syndicated, and its certainly prestigious, as additional “proof” that the info and the author are considered far and wide authoritative and an … Continue reading →

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Is This The Worst Art Storage You’ve Ever Seen? Tell us in the comment section.

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

Damage to artwork in storage and during shipping happens very often to those who want to save a buck but disregard the importance of the item… or the cost of repair. Continue reading →

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