Tag Archives: art conservation

Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Portraits, Saved and Restored.

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Scott M. Haskins

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 expert in the field. This article was syndicated … Continue reading →

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Your Art Collection and Flooding: Preventing Water Damage from rains in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Orange County

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Flora Arguilla

Are you concerned about the effect of flooding on your art collection? This article is for you. As torrential rains and floods wreak havoc in regions like Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Santa Barbara, art collectors face a significant … 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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Can a Ripped Painting Be Repaired? Discussion With an Art Restoration Expert

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Flora Arguilla

Scott M. Haskins is our resident expert in Art Restoration Services provided in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.  Here are his words of wisdom about the potential for a ripped painting to be repaired: As the Head of Conservation at … Continue reading →

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How Much Does Painting Repair Cost? – Las Vegas art restoration services

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Flora Arguilla

Have you been wondering how much painting repair costs? You’re in luck. In this article, the process of how pricing for an art restoration, painting repair, conservation services plan, etc. works. Let’s dive into how we can get your items … Continue reading →

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Friends of the Mission Inn Art Conservation Team

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Scott M. Haskins

by Sue Bartel, Editor for Friends of the Mission Inn (This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation.) The Friends of the Mission Inn have … Continue reading →

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Historical Society Webinars, Book Award, Mural Conservation… its been a busy week!!

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

I’m aghast!! The last blogpost was Aug 14th!! That went by quick… We’ve got a lot going on and every other day seems like Friday. There are lots of fun, interesting and new things goin’ on at Fine Art Conservation … 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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