Out of the Darkness

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A painting that can barely be seen, a figure peering out, and a few unique issues with which to contend. On this the spookiest day of the year, it only seems fitting that the artwork too should be coming out of the darkness.
Pardon my voice being a bit raspy, tis the season of shrieks and screams after all!
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[@BrunoMoreiraTorres]

And, somehow, he managed to do a Halloween-themed restoration video. What a legend.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

I thought the same thing.

[@myitbos1335]

Was half expecting the eyes to pop open during the final reveal.

[@DocWilco]

Absolute unit

[@artemyres]

oh my god

[@hron84]

Same thoughts came to my mind :D

[@dappergenesis822]

Sounds like you might have a sore throat. Hope you feel better Julian!

[@cess4089]

That nasty flu is going around. Take care.

[@asiazielinska9648]

I don't know if he is sick but while listening I heared Ryan Reynolds sometimes 😂

[@Sweetyhide]

Seems half the world has gotten that nasty cold virus going around that takes your voice. Took me 2 weeks to feel better from it.

[@aumenarys]

@@asiazielinska9648 I can hear it too hahah

[@StarCrusher.]

Hopefully not from screaming at kit

[@lorraineene2949]

Julian before the restoration: let’s take the painting out of the darkness! Julian after the restoration: put it back!

[@just-dl]

That’s my suggestion! Yikes!

[@Lumimyrsky]

Haha, best comment ever 😂

[@tatyanastephens1460]

Don’t strain yourself to produce videos for our sake Julian! Rest up and recuperate, you deserve it.

[@ateeate]

It’s mainly for the clients sake.

[@dannil9878]

@@ateeatehealth comes before clients and money.

[@error.418]

@@dannil9878 sure, but he's also an adult who can make his own decisions...

[@nindylaw1579]

i just have d time to watch now, and see d answer in d comment... even tho i noe julian ady heal, i still pray for his health... 🥲🥲

[@rdaws73]

Sponsors demand videos

[@pookaharvest1445]

The only thing scarier than the state of this painting is the state of Julian’s voice.

[@stephaniesnape6787]

Nope the painting itself is the scariest thing…I don’t like to ponder the internal world of this painters mind too much.

[@bingewatchingintesifies809]

The way your voice sounds in this video is awakening my human nurturing instinct Julian. I want to make you soup.

[@Unknown_crusader]

😂❤️

[@titinahernandezsanchez4494]

THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINKING, I'M SO CLOSE TO GO TO THE KITCHEN AND MAKE MANZANILLA TEA FOR HIS throat (Chamomile tea, but I'm Mexican)

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

Me too, and lay him in a warm bed. But I am a nurse so..😅

[@user-uu2cj9ct3j]

Julian trying so hard to squeeze in as many Halloween-related puns as possible is very on brand

[@pogostix6097]

As a dabbling seamstress, I very much appreciate how you always take care to finish off the backs of your paintings after stretching. Nice, neat, tidy, no raw edges left to fray and ruin your hard work later. Makes my brain happy.

[@shanettequao9043]

When you said there was no varnish, I was actually quite surprised. The soot has really darkened this painting

[@TheKidrauhul]

This is my favorite youtube channel and it breaks my heart to hear Julian like this! I suddenly have the urge to make him some tea 😄

[@liudmiladelcastillo5581]

With honey and lemon 😊

[@derschwartzadder]

@@liudmiladelcastillo5581 and a dash of bourbon.

[@Annie1962]

He's a grown up - he can take care of himself

[@vertrippt]

@@Annie1962 you can take care of yourself AND enjoy some tea 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@mircat28]

@@Annie1962 He is also married and his wife can make him tea and soup so pretending to be his medical care person isn’t necessary.

[@PuffPastry-ke3cm]

If the painting were actually haunted, I'm sure that the ghost would appreciate all the work that's been done.

[@jiso5232]

The ghost was passing by at 19:10

[@kathryntitus9647]

At 15:30-ish, I get the feeling this may well be a painting of a corpse. I suppose that's possible, because in the 19th century it was popular to take photographs of the deceased.

[@joeb4142]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@HuskyGamersUNITE]

First instance of a morgue photo for crime investigations?

[@aoarashi3025]

The greens in the skin certainly give that impression.

[@janvafa9959]

Hmmm, people keep referring to the subject of the painting as a woman… when I saw it I immediately thought it was a man… would be interesting to know more about the subject of the painting…

[@AmandaTroutman]

I love how thoughtful and caring Julian's fans are. Great painting, great restoration, and great comments. Feel better soon, Julian!

[@poohbearsmom2964]

As a smoker. This is the very reason that I’ve never smoked inside my home. I also don’t burn candles in my house. You can’t see the smoke deposits day to day. But, the accumulation is much more damaging that one realizes.

[@derschwartzadder]

@@poohbearsmom2964 does the same thing to your lungs. Just saying. Your choice, but I'd say you're worth more than any painting.

[@StefanCreates]

I'd say this comment section is one of the best I've seen on KZbin, if not the best ^^

[@mircat28]

Same type of comments in every well liked vlogger channel! The over zealous fans who think they are personal friends and the suck ups who swear they are so depressed he has saved their lives. This is all over KZbin. I can name four as I sit here.

[@Stettafire]

​@@mircat28 Wow so edgy. Much edge. Wow.

[@KazyReed]

My cat Waldorf sat and watched this entire video, absolutely riveted. He was either engrossed in your technique or possessed by the woman in the painting.

[@yessanknow302]

It's a man.

[@kouriec6866]

@@yessanknow302 Gender is a social construct.

[@ellipsisms]

​@@kouriec6866 Ok, that's true. But it's clearly a man.

[@kouriec6866]

@@ellipsisms But what's the point? Why insist on a gender? I don't think it's "clearly a man" but I also don't really care? That's not the point of the painting or of this video. Don't you have better things to do with your time than hunt down comments that say otherwise and "correct" them with your opinion?

[@GlitchyBastard]

@@kouriec6866 LMAO you're a butthurt attack helicopter don't you😅

[@artsygiu]

I find it so nice when Julian mentions his father and what he learned with him.

[@pribilovian4709]

This painting is definitely creepy...it's the kind that opens it's eyes when you're not paying attention to it but the second you see it and look over, the eyes are closed again.. its alwayssssss wattchhiiinngggg 👀

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrasbradacs6016]

These are those things that we, Hungarians were giving to the world: Béla Lugosi, the song of the suicides called Gloomy Sunday and this painting… 🤣

[@meerimderbisheva]

Julian, thank you for your efforts,we all appreciate your hard work despite the cold you must be having and please do get better, take care of yourself !

[@jprost]

I choose to believe that Julian attended a crazy fun Halloween club concert and was jumping around, dancing, and singing loudly - and therefore his voice is just strained :D. On the way off chance that I'm wrong - I really hope that Julian gets better soon - whatever the reason.

[@countesscrows]

Julian saying ‘the hibbie jibbies’ is the true highlight of this spooky season 🦇🎃

[@veetv9459]

this painting truly promotes the heeby jeeby's!

[@error.418]

*heebie-jeebies, originally, or heebie jeebies if you prefer

[@countesscrows]

@@error.418 oh my I am so sorry, Spooky Grammar Police lol

[@error.418]

@@countesscrows heh, just spelling, no grammar, just info, not a big deal, you're great 👍

[@isabella.b.]

This painting looks like when you are by yourself, sitting and leaning your back against the wall, and having your headphones on listening to music. It gives me that same vibe. I like it. Feels peaceful, like a moment of silence between a decade of chaos.

[@mustachiolps1623]

The comments on Julians videos are always so wholesome, everyone being so concerned for his health! A breath of fresh air from more "popular" KZbinrs comment sections.

[@MelodicTurtleMetal]

I find it a little creepy

[@blaseflynn7569]

Hey a Hungarian artist at last. Here is one from a Hungarian viewer! Jobbulást kívánok! Gyógyulj meg! Get well soon! I wish you a quick recovery! Love your videos.

[@Pixi9711]

Hungarian number two is here! Annyira megörültem, mikor mondta, hogy magyar a festő. Bár elgondolkozok rajta, hogy vajon hogy köthetett ki ott. (I was so happy, when he said that the painter was hungarian. Though, I wonder how it ended up there.)

[@aintyocat]

Sziasztok magyarok!! ❤❤

[@andrasbradacs6016]

Héj! Ezek a mieink! 😁

[@LeeLee-pk4ss]

reminds me of the Victorian post mortem photography

[@Lucy-zv4xc]

Not only does he have an impeccable fashion sense- he can lift a cinder block like its a bag of candy! What a conservator! Happy Halloween, and hope your throat feels better soon!

[@jettelisec6350]

Gute Besserung lieber Herr Baumgartner. Bravo, tolle Arbeit.

[@redmanish]

What an interesting - and unsettling - piece of art. Very thematic considering the holiday. Fantastic work.

[@xedra]

unsettling is the perfect word for this painting!

[@trimule]

I may be totally wrong (frequently am!) but I think that may be a self portrait of the artist. It is dated 1944 which is just before he died in 1945. There is a pen drawing self portrait with a very similar piercing stare, fluffy hair and pointed chin. But then again it may be Harry Houdini's Grandmother (he was Hungarian).

[@mimmy0193]

I thought the person is either dead or dying, it reminds me of the photos that were taken of the dead. Unsettling is the perfect description.

[@vivaciencia9329]

There was some twisted poetry in a painting like this disappearing behing dirt and darkness. For the first time, i would leave the painting with all the surface grime and only replace the lining. Fantastic work ss always.

[@99dorihp57]

As a Hungarian, I'm so happy to see a Hungarian's work on your channel. You did a beautiful job !:)

[@OdeInWessex]

Sounds like you have a bit of a head-cold Mr Julian - huskier narration than usual - hope you're feeling better now (if I'm right of course) 🥰🥰Have been so looking forward to this!

[@lindseywhitehurst7234]

For some reason, his slightly gone voice is still so satisfying to listen to

[@_letstartariot]

Julian is a hard worker. It’s clear he has been sick, but he still narrated the video for us.

[@Logan.Winter]

I love that you used the heavily damaged tacking edge as a donor piece for the holes in the canvas, I've never seen you do that it's really cool

[@Ebbyman413]

That painting is... haunting... yet somehow beautiful in a creepy sorta way. A solid pick for Halloween!

[@StJMG]

Left a like before watching. This man doesn’t disappoint.

[@j.6756]

In the old days, in that part of the world, a deceased body lay on the family's covered parlour table until the actual funeral. Which may explain the closed eyes. That's what this painting reminds me of.

[@msb5775]

Julian I want to know how your conservation skills have impacted your everyday life. Has your woodworking helped with home renovation? Understanding of heat and moisture etc helped with cooking? Research and mentoring skills helped with parenting? Very random but I feel like there’s so much overlap in practical ways that we might not think of.

[@racoon_in_ankhmorpork]

I LOVE all the halloween-themed jokes and descriptors, this really was a sPoOkY painting. Thank you for providing us with yet another amazing restoration video, especially since you sound like you are a bit sick! Hope you get better soon, and thank you again ;))

[@alison__16]

Less than a minute in and I'm super excited about the cleaning of this one

[@smarouchoc7300]

Oh. Oh. My 105 year old grandmother has a painting even darker than this, that is I believe a portrait of an ancestor. I'm 53, and I remember this painting being brighter in my childhood - I would love to be able to get that painting cleaned while she's still here - she still has great eyesight. I doubt I can afford this process now or ever, but maybe someone can, some day....this is so amazing to watch.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

This is definitely one of my favorite paintings yet that you've showcased, definitely going to deep-dive into Viktor Erdei, I really like his style of work. Well done Julian, masterful work as always!

[@azbl0911]

Hey Julian, I hope you find time to take some well-deserved rest. Thank you for the content despite your being sick.

[@go-gogodlike6179]

You're so right, the painting is almost hypnotic. it grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Also it sounded like you needed a throat lozenge or some water in the beginning

[@yunglynda1326]

the painting reminds me of that old photo of Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster

[@bcgrote]

I can imagine this woman (for woman the subject is!), has seen a LOT. Perhaps a loved one lost in the war, perhaps her entire family lost. She looks well acquainted with grief and exhaustion. She's beautiful. Thank you for bringing her back from the dead.

[@cagribarlok6844]

Restoration videos do not cut it, Julian. It has to be you and it has to be this process to reach ultimate relaxation and peace of mind.

[@Tmhlink]

Careful! Don't forget what happened to Dr. Janosz Poha when he was trying to conserve the painting of Vigo the Carpathian.

[@trashgremlin9055]

"This doesn't need to be reversible because it's just a stretcher." *stretcher conservationists screeching*

[@TheLove2ne1]

The fact that the background of the painting was dark green and not black shocked me and made the painting much more beautiful. Imagine not cleaning the whole painting but only the face, a crime :(

[@topcat8839]

I really love this one Julian. I could stare at this painting for hours, it makes me feel a range of different emotions. It has its own "haunting", beautiful or sad, it demands your attention and I love it. Your conservation work as always is just perfectly brilliant. Thank you Julian.

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

You brought it out of the darkness. Now the darkness is looking back. I'm not easily spooked but it is a disturbing painting and even more so once wonderfully cleaned. Take care of yourself and feel better soon.

[@nacidocoqui]

19:48 "I skip through all the tacking because you've seen it all before," he casually says, like tacks being driving through a canvas lining into a stretcher isn't some of the most supreme ASMR I can get my eyes and ears on in this day and age.

[@eumesmo8478]

this man is an artist himself

[@alisonyoung2592]

Julian, I know that doing these videos must take up a good deal of your time, but I’m so thankful you do - what a great job you’ve done once more on a slightly disturbing portrait. I look forward to all your videos, and can’t wait for the next one. I do hope that your throat gets better very soon.

[@AvalonDreamz]

You are the absolute GOAT of art restoration! I have been watching you do this since you started this channel and your level of professionalism, patience, and skill keeps me watching each art piece you bring before us. Thank you for allowing us all in to witness what you do. It's just inspiring.

[@iamauntmeem]

I hope your cold/ sinus problem goes away. Thank you for all your beautiful videos on restoring Art. It's so important to keep these fantastic historical glimpses alive!

[@HJ-ju4ui]

I love the suble moments of Julian being creeped out by the painting 😂😂

[@mae_synodic]

this was such an interesting painting to uncover! i loved all the halloween puns too, happy halloween julien and kit! really hope your voice feels a bit better soon :)

[@heatherinparis]

This subject matter of this painting is deeply sad and somehow so unsettling. I'm very glad it isn't hanging anywhere I am likely to encounter it in person. The red eyelids! Perfect subject for a Hallowe'en episode.

[@msheaver]

My goodness Julian, not only are you a master conservator and a talented videographer, but you are ALSO a captivating story teller! I am SO glad you share your work with us! And of course, our prayers for your health are our meager thanks for your work.

[@DeflatorMouse]

How wonderful to have one's own studio and to have been apprenticed by a master of the craft. Getting to touch beautiful artworks everyday and being entrusted with their care...I am very jealous. In today's fast-paced, mass-produced world, these kinds of jobs are rare and precious.

[@TheOmNomGirl]

Ngl the initial state of this painting makes it absolutely perfect for Halloween

[@daarianaharis]

I've missed these classic videos. Any newbies can now be introduced to the basics of your work without going back to your older vids. Love it.

[@johnmondary6684]

Julian, I was an aircraft mechanic/technician/fabricator. We used the same vacuum system only we used it for making carbon fiber or fiberglass parts. we also had a kiln that we would put the part into. Essentially a large hot table. I love when you bag and vacuum paintings.

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

I feel like his idea of decent… is a layperson’s idea of immaculate… which honestly makes these videos that much more entertaining and impressive.

[@florian76]

Beautiful. Not the painting in particular but your work in general. And the storytelling.

[@fjanson2468]

The painting is hideous

[@blurobsessedbastardwhossad3347]

@@fjanson2468 I think that is really unfairly said, you might not find it likeable but another might. It still took time and detail for the artist to create, I’m all for personal preference but it’s kinda disrespectful of you to say so. This is no harm to you intended but just a sort of reminder, have a nice day! :)

[@mikejamesism]

I hope everyone has a great week ahead!

[@isabellemarshall3878]

I feel like we're all here because we need to be cared for the way Julian cares for these paintings

[@desmondclouds]

You sound like you are not feeling well, please make sure you get adequate rest, stay hydrated, and don't over-exert yourself. Though I love your content, I'd rather you be happy and healthy than overwork yourself.

[@rhiannonsheart7632]

I honestly get so excited when I see that you have put out a new video. I have yet to find a single conservator that not only shows their work step by step, but has such a calming atmosphere as your studio does. I have generalized anxiety, so watching you work is calming, and my mind can focus on it. I truly thank you for your channel, I just wish I didn't have to wait so long between paintings lol. Thank you, truly

[@bgg7518]

I can relate 😊

[@susankaempfer8427]

It’s so satisfying to watch as he agitates the soap and the suds go from white to grey as the dirt begins to lift 🥰 I wish there were time for me to go back to school and study this!

[@jhalkoski]

i think its really cool how the painting when it came in looked like it was just all black, but as it got cleaned you could see it was actually dark green

[@nicholewarren4229]

Love the lil Kit (presumably?) cameo while you're varnishing!!

[@andrewturnbull5897]

Brilliant as always! As a tool geek and woodworker I’m happy to see the cute vacuum and the silicone spreader. Keeps fingers from spreading glue everywhere! Have a blessed All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day tomorrow!

[@annasahlstrom6109]

This is the kind of painting that stares into your soul. Now, that sounds like a great plot for a horror film.

[@ethelryan257]

You know it's dirty when you see both Julian's arms full of cotton and cleanser and bowls. Goodness!

[@azteclady]

I hope you feel better soon! Unsolicited family recipe for sore throat: warm limeade (sparking water and lime juice), sweetened with honey.

[@zombiezapple]

🤣 I'm a month late but the spookified adjectives he's using are having me laughing out loud

[@annwagner5779]

Feel better, Julian! Nice Milton Avery in your studio! And say hi to Kit from us.

[@mauna85]

It feels so good to see a Hungarian artist on this channel! Proud to be Hungarian 🥹❤️

[@cheesygodzilla]

I hope you feel better soon, Julian! Very like you to work while you're not feeling well - ever the workaholic! I hope you get some rest.

[@EmileTheart]

What a powerful , haunting painting. The line drawings in the opening montages were spectacular. And an impeccable conservation. I also think the conservation has added some darkness. Struggling with a nasty flu myself. Hope you feel better soon Julian.

[@abbymack1613]

I literally play his videos at night to gal asleep his voice is so soothing… I’m sorry Julian not this time!😂

[@liantea6150]

Sameee, but I still fall asleep

[@Verrucca00]

Me too!

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Heebie-Jeebies....the eyes! Oof! It is a spooky painting. You're very witty as well as being the most awesome stretcher restorer and painting restorer to conserve the integrity of the artist and period of when it was originally painted. The process is fascinating to watch. Thank you as always. Xx

[@jamesh5460]

Really like how the removal of the grime on the face of the painting reveals the artists original colors. Very dramatic.

[@kathryntitus9647]

It's always impressive how you pay attention to every tiny detail. Somehow I missed this video from a month ago, I don't always get notifications like I should. I can tell you are struggling with a very bad cold and I can feel your throat as you struggle with laryngitis. I hope you're doing much better and are taking care of yourself, put on an extra layer when you go outside into the cold! 💕🙏

[@JohnDavidHays]

Pony afflicted? You sound a little hoarse. Hope youre better now. Thank you for this video this morning. Through a canvas darkly, you lighten my day.

[@angelamoran1479]

That painting is beyond creepy. Can you imagine sitting in a room and having that face staring at you! No way. Into the attic you go. Great job on the conservation though. Hope you’re feeling better.

[@user-ig1gz8eo8h]

In looking upon the after cleaning, it looks like his eyes are just slightly open, which makes this much more interesting to me, and excellent job as always,,

[@mikeinportland30]

At a time when it tangibly feels like so much in our country, our society, our economy even our democracy feel like they are unravelling, tearing, being damaged it is important for the spirit to experience even small moments where things are being repaired, made stronger, made better, reborn. And Julian's calming voice and spirit (his dad's presence is tangibly there too through the son) is like a brief safe harbor from the storms. ❤❤

[@adlib9711]

ooh i can’t wait to watch the cleaning!

[@emmelsmusic79]

I'm done near positive the artist just painted a dead guy. The moment you laid it down to get it varnished, the image suddenly made sense

[@kellynahas3106]

As much as I loved all of the Halloween puns and the on-theme painting, every time Julian said “That would be…..”, I couldn’t help but anticipate “inappropriate”!

[@SparkedSoul]

I love these videos. It would be amazing to see a day-in-the-life of you in the studio! We could see just how much time you spend on different things throughout the day

[@dlebreton7888]

Beautiful work. Love to watch your patient steps to refinishing. You are mesmerizing.

[@pigcatapult]

when he takes the blotter paper off an it's just so flat. flatter than a pancake. so satisfying

[@dqcarol]

One of my favorite parts is when you add the isolation layer before beginning the retouching. Things really come alive! I miss that moment in this video.

[@wesplybon9510]

Hope you feel better man! Thanks for pushing through a script like this when your throat is not in top shape. I know it's not easy 😁

[@patriciaboyer2675]

I wonder if this is a death portrait.

[@demaramorrow1661]

Oh Julian. Feel better soon...I suspect you're feeling better than you were but don't rush to be back in the full swing ... remember to still rest and take care of you!

[@trntsllrs]

Rest your voice bud and stay awesome 🤙