Carrying The Weight

[@deannaday3187]

It’s funny how your videos have changed my vocabulary and inner monologue when looking at art. My first thought when I saw the painting was “beautiful impasto”

[@alexmcd378]

If you like impasto, I hope you can see some Van Gough in person. He sculpted his paint on the canvas in ways pictures can't show.

[@suehastings8355]

I look to see if it needs a cleaning.

[@gunderalex]

I look right at the edges and if I see staples, I scoff loudly and declare, "SAVAGES!"

[@zeblic]

It's almost the same steps with each painting, but I can watch them all each and every time. The heating table, the weighted table , the fill in , all of it .

[@angelique_cs]

As I sit here with my first cup of coffee, bed head in full effect, I'm ready for this restoration. What I wasn't ready for was the dopamine hit that the little vacuum Julien used gave me.

[@mayseeyaj]

Lol. Litterally me right now too 😂

[@kalengell1871]

I want that little vacuum lol

[@chattykathie7129]

My husband loves to vacuum, now I know why, it gives him dopamine, which he needs, bc he has Parkinson’s.

[@chattykathie7129]

That weaving is a wonderful solution. 👍

[@chattykathie7129]

I love the before and after cleaning but I kinda like dirty paintings.

[@paulmuaddib451]

My favorite part of every BR video is that Julian *always* seems so enthused to let us in on the process and how it works, *every time* .

[@kb4951]

It’s nice to see a simpler job as a reminder that it isn’t all monster challenges.

[@kbs8597]

My husband said the final reveal was like watching the sun come up! Bravo!!!

[@LynneWolf]

The way your tools moved during the reweaving reminded me of like a spider spinning its web. That was too cool.

[@PennyHays44]

Me too! I was wondering if anyone else felt that way.

[@sarriberri]

Oh it’s going to be a good day when Baumgartner uploads!

[@jadyntaylor511]

REAL the only reason i look forward to mondays

[@semicool103]

he uploaded and it is a good day

[@ursinho76]

I stumbled upon one of your videos a long while ago, thinking 'yeah, interesting, but a once in a lifetime watch' and yet, here I am, watching every video you upload, mesmerized by the fabulous art and the art and skill of your work. I enjoy these videos in ways I can't even put in words, they're calming, yet adventureous at times, educative, but never boring and they're brightening up even the gloomiest of days. Thank you very much.

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I don’t think I’ve seen the weaving in technique. So interesting to see multiple solutions for the same problem of a torn canvas.

[@Via_Von]

What a precious little treasure right there! I'm Dutch and have a love of all things *windmill* and this captured my heart. Thank you, Mr. Baumgartner for your love of colour, appreciation of each artist's work you are called to conserve, and giving it your full attention. ♥️👏🏻♥️

[@kathyjohnson2043]

One and three quarters of a million subscribers--my faith in humanity has been restored.

[@ebmayes]

We know a good thing when we see it, don't we!! Keep up the excellent & informative work, Julian. It has certainly taught me a great deal in the past couple of years! And I find that I'm judging restorations by others against what I think Julian would do! The last one I saw looked like the restorer had taken a brillo pad to it - no brush strokes were left, just the texture of the canvas with a very little color left!

[@annabellelee4535]

What a lovely little painting! It's always exciting to see a new technique. I liked the reweaving.

[@heathernielsen8542]

Questions? 1. Do you clean the tacking edge? I’ve never seen you do it but was curious… 2. Have you worked on paintings where the artist was still alive and if so, did it help in its conservation? Thanks! Truly enjoy your channel ❤

[@TheScepticalChymist]

I spent the entire video asking god don't let Julian disappoint me at the right order disposal of the back-keys. Then I remember it's Julian. Julian never disappoints. Indeed, in the end, the keys are symmetrically arranged, and, once more, I am utterly satisfied.

[@MaryThompson63]

You said the artist was William Beck, but it seems that the signature actually said his son, Raphael Beck. That reweaving stuff was impressive. Also, I'd love it if you spent more time with the actual retouching, showing you paint, even if that means spending less time with the cleaning itself.

[@BarbaraJikai]

@10:56 The autograph is clearly visible. It says Raphael Beck for sure.

[@Drew_Snydermann]

Good catch.

[@MaryThompson63]

@@ByDesignKatonah Whoops, you're right. By the time I'd looked it and then came back to comment, I forget the father's name. Thanks.

[@mwater_moon2865]

I would also call out that it didn't look as though the artist was "frugal" to have the canvas so close to the edge on top an bottom as much as it appeared to be cut from a different sized (and shaped, more landscaped) painting.

[@niamhfox9559]

@@mwater_moon2865 I was thinking that too, it looks like it was cut out of a bigger painting. After watching this channel those 'art heist' movies where they cut a painting out of a frame roll it up and escape out a window are more horrifying than any Freddie Kruger film now.

[@megj6704]

Favorite pat of restoration process . . . the first stroke of the cleaning process. The light begins to return.

[@IPostSwords]

I've spent the last 4 days working on a restoration of an antique sword. My upper back is killing me. Dunno how you manage some of these multi week or multi month projects, especially navigating around a camera. On a side note, your b- roll footage is fantastic

[@ivoryowl]

Breaks are super important for works such as these. For your body and your mind.

[@sckanersfofolle]

I remember him saying in a previous video he doesn't do everything in one go. He does some, leave to do something else, come back... I think it's like 2 to 5 hours of work for one step spreaded through weeks.

[@ebmayes]

Mending that tear so effectively was quite a feat! Well done! Thanks for bringing this painting back to life so it can be enjoyed for another century or more.

[@graceparker7003]

I adore watching you bring a picture back to life. To painstakingly and artfully repair and clean them and then do your magic with the retouching to make it "whole" again. I never get tired of watching this process or hearing you speak as I sit mesmerized by how deftly your hands work. Truly something I really enjoy and I thank you for helping make my day 😊😊😊

[@diane9247]

Yes to all of that!

[@kennstransky]

Thank you for telling HIS story of telling HER story.

[@LilyLewis771]

I was just in Amsterdam last week, and saw lots of beautiful similar paintings. Lovely to see one get restored! That sky is so gorgeous

[@larrywheelock3026]

I've heard it said that one reason the the Dutch have such great artists is light they live in. Has this restoration help support that idea? I think so.

[@filmpjesman1]

We used to more so than today (so it’s said) because we used to have the Zuiderzee (Southern Sea) which reflected the light on the water back to the clouds creating beautiful skies, but in the 70s we added a new province Flevoland in the Zuiderzee and closed it off from the sea, which some have said meant our skies are less vibrant than those old paintings depict

[@alikirb]

after all the times i've seen you spend so many times undo bad conservation, it's refreshing to see a painting that doesnt need that much work (except for the tear)

[@Joliepinkyswear1]

I love watching these restorations. I can't get over the colours in this painting, especially in the water. So pleasing to watch.

[@Brighid45]

What a beautiful painting--and beautifully restored, with respect and immaculate attention to detail. The artist would certainly be grateful and proud to see his work restored. This was a delight from start to finish, Julian. Thank you :)

[@chrisduncan6600]

Never gets old, is never boring. Such a thrill every time a new video is made available. Hands down my favorite channel on KZbin! Cheers mate to another brilliant restoration!

[@tailahlmcdonnellcox6306]

Sorry, just out of sheer curiosity from your choice of language, but; Are you Aussie?😂

[@chrisduncan6600]

@@tailahlmcdonnellcox6306 British. 😀

[@bumblebrie]

I like the slow pan over the details of the front and back afterwards, it's cool seeing those details up close

[@maryvallas772]

Beautiful little painting! Those gorgeous colors being revealed always gets me! ❤

[@MangaManiac1994]

It was refreshing to see you work on a more miniature painting.

[@jukeboxsystem]

Woooo notification gang!

[@mumzieshideout3555]

Julian, your videos are always a bright spot in my day.

[@JustSayin916]

Ahhhhhhhh. In this chaotic world, your precision and care is such a comfort.

[@ineshadixon1377]

Can I just say thank you. Your videos help me go to sleep. This might sound bad but there are so few things that make me relaxed enough to sleep. Your voice and your process are very calming. ❤

[@shineydisco]

A new procedure - re-weaving, very cool! Thanks for showing us.

[@gregonline6506]

Oh, this is so beautiful. Thank you for doing the effort to record, edit and upload your work!

[@konstantinapapaioannou4306]

Part of me wants an isolation layer, cause I'm paranoid like that. But, of course, the master knows what he's doing better than a common mortal like me! Another great project delivered by studio Baumgartner ❤

[@DipityS]

A reward for those projects where every step is fraught with more trouble and issues - and a beautiful painting uncovered and protected for the future. I have to say, though, that you're speaking to true believers when it comes to tacks versus staples. You have taught us well 😊

[@CaritasAngola]

The golden colors in this painting are amazing! It looked like beautifully executed.

[@stardresser1]

What a little gem! Lovely lovely painting. A real treat.

[@melissataylor5494]

I was delighted when I saw you posted a new video today. I learn something new every time I watch one of your art restoration videos. Thank you for the opportunity to quietly watch and reflect on the beauty of the artists work. Sense of bliss.

[@lynettemayhew1723]

You’re such a good teacher, Julian. Job well done on the painting 👌🙏🥰

[@mhc4444]

I just finished painting a small portrait the other day, and when i see one of these videos i always think to myself that the real standard of being a good artist is if the future owners of my work care enough to have them so well restored when they should so require. Lovely video.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Definitely relate to this! 😄 Although it also triggers a little paranoia as to whether my artistic choices could make things tougher for any future preservation of a work...? 😋 (I used good paints but are the canvas & strainer really decent? Will the colours & impasto stand the test of time? Will anyone ever care enough to keep these?? 😅)

[@Joe___R]

With the painting wrapping around the edges so well. Do you think it could have been cut down to fit into a frame at some point?

[@spriddlez]

What a beautiful painting! Im glad it was given tbe TLC it needed to shine once again

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

What an amazing transformation, as the true visual plain is exposed. Have a good week and God bless amen.

[@lifefox4584]

This makes my little Dutch heart happy❤

[@DrDingsGaster]

Y'know, it's always nice to see you do an easy painting. I love the 2-3 parters but sometimes a simple one like this is nice.

[@AthenaSchroedinger]

When I see such dramatic changes in a picture, I have to wonder what the owner thought. To me it would be almost like getting a new painting. This video, like all of the others, is a wonderful way to start the day!

[@renerpho]

You keep calling the artist "William Beck", although the painting is clearly by Raphael Beck (note the signature). Is there a reason for the discrepancy?

[@jomercer21113]

What a lovely little piece. Bravo!

[@tgh965]

What a lovely way to start the week. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@swayzemelissa9784]

I've missed these videos! So amazing thank you for sharing

[@PINTandDALE]

Good one! The reweaving process was a real eye opener -- outstanding!

[@kathyk479]

That's a beautiful little painting!

[@InstructorRandy]

You sir are a talented individual, not only for the work, but for the narration.

[@Effervescency]

Beautiful work, as always! Thank you for sharing!

[@lisajahn6839]

Beautiful work on a magnificent painting. Thank you.

[@lynetteyoung9777]

I finally found a definition for fidelity, as you use the word. I'm glad to have this expanded use. Thanks. "Treatment fidelity, also called procedural integrity or treatment integrity, refers to the methodological strategies used to evaluate the extent to which an intervention is being implemented as intended."

[@mariAAAAAA_r]

A Baumgartner day it's a good day! Thank you for posting, it's amusing seeing your work

[@kathrynpupos9103]

This is so beautiful. You really brought forth it's best.

[@gl15col]

My great-grandparents emigrated to the US from Holland. It's was nice of you to say "frugal", my sister says about my grandfather and mother who learned from them; "squeezes pennies until Lincoln squeals"...Why do many of these paintings look like they were stored in a smokehouse and used for knife-throwing practice?

[@geoffreyhebel2438]

i am always amazed at your ability to color match so accurately

[@bobw222]

The painting looks like it was cut down from a larger size painting, probably not by the artist. Or did the artist paint on a piece of unmounted canvas and then mount it? If so, why not make the frame fit the canvas properly instead of leaving long sides and short top and bottom. Curious...

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I would assume the artist stretched the canvas himself before painting. Maybe he already had the frame and this rectangle of canvas and decided they would do

[@lindyashford7744]

End of roll, just about fitted the stretcher? Or maybe a plein air piece mounted later, though it seems too much of a set piece for that. I love the restoration but maybe the subject is just too -insert whatever word you want here - it is just not to my taste. I am often more interested in the technical work of conservation. Which is as usual excellent.

[@elizabethsloan3192]

What a lovely little gem of a painting.

[@essietangle9931]

All the colors that showed up after cleaning, made the painting so special.

[@gordonburns8731]

Thank you for sharing this with us; it is a wonderful experience. I see that the girl is wearing wooden sabots (Dutch clogs), which almost certainly originates from The Netherlands, in Europe.

[@TheBicycleLadyThings]

Love the painting especially after the restoration. Weaving the canvas repair--wow

[@triplex86]

Magnificent work here, as usual. In particular, it is just a sheer delight to see the cleaning process. I often replay just that part of the video to extend my enjoyment. Thank you.

[@a.westenholz4032]

Thank you for yet another upload! I so enjoy watching you restore paintings back to their glory. You're a true master of your craft.

[@LB-px9td]

I love your videos, Julian. You explain so well and do such a beautiful job . I look forward to your videos. You make it look so easy.

[@doriswlongAgoandfarAway]

What a beautiful painting.

[@mu8242]

That is one of the prettiest end results you've had! The artist was quite talented

[@aserta]

You don't need an active table and you can localize the pressure. Instrument makers have flexible batons (back in the day it would've been wood, nowadays it can be plastics) that are propped against the item that needs pressure and the ceiling (or a box frame with a bottom and a top) where the tension in the baton is what puts pressure on the item that needs to be glued (in the instrument's case).

[@donaldshinn5313]

Since the paint extended to the tacking edges, was this originally a piece of a bigger painting?

[@gwynethmauk889]

​@@ByDesignKatonah2 things can be true at the same time

[@remyandersen2001]

the fact that i knew EXACTLY which video he was referring to when he mentioned the lead paint!!! i watch this channel too much ahaha

[@Excitable67]

Wow! The dirt was hiding such beautiful colors! Doing that weaving had to be difficult. Such a tiny area to work with! Fantastic job, Julian!

[@saubhagyap7877]

It's soooo satisfying to see you use the old keys and new keys alternatively on the back the of the painting. The attention to detail is impeccable 🤌

[@user-nz9uq9rf7v]

I really enjoy your videos and please continue! You are so gifted and talented. Thank you for sharing your gifts. ❤

[@okeanos6391]

The colours in that sunrise are dreamy and beautiful.

[@tjduprey]

I am fascinated by the explanation of how the machines work, even though I've heard it dozens of time. Just read an article of how rehearing the same thing over and over isn't just good for learning. It also reaches a part of the brain that is soothed by hearing it too. The repetition is good for anxiety. Soothing. So basically your videos replace sucking thumbs. I'm cool with that

[@MattMcCoasters]

Just wanted to drop by and say my wife and I enjoy these videos immensely. Great way to wind down and relax after a day of chasing a toddler around.

[@alisonmoffitt1051]

What a beautiful little gem of a picture you've revealed. So lovely!

[@b.a.erlebacher1139]

I really liked the last bit of the video showing the before and after reveal. The cool gray look of the before replaced by the warm reds and yellows revealed by the cleaning is wonderful.

[@oz_jones]

They are always so nice, there has been many times i have audibly gasped

[@onyx_mango]

the comfort i find in thos videos is >>>>>>>> always make me feel better

[@jschwederslp]

Your patience is inspiring!

[@stevenfromer3816]

What a beautiful little painting. Masterful restoration

[@susannegalligan8600]

I love this restored painting, your video and work. Thank you.

[@annihull6373]

Thank you for showing how to do that repair. Excellent work as always. Blessings.

[@465maltbie]

What an amazing change in the color and interest in this little painting. Thanks for sharing. Charles

[@glazdarklee1683]

On some level, these videos are like what Google gives you when you request driving directions from your home: the first few steps all all pretty similar. However, part of the geniuis of Julian is that he still makes them deeply engrossing to watch.

[@thomasdemooka4341]

Watching the process of the conservation of these artworks is lovely! This is one of, if not my favorite channel on youtube! Thank you Mr. Baumgartner! 👍✌🖖

[@tamllinn]

Before watching these videos I never thought about art in terms of longevity and “building” a sturdy painting as something they teach you at art school.

[@jclark2752]

That unique difficulty of choosing the right time to watch the latest video: how to best savor the flavor in the full knowledge that they are not often left unseen for long; and then the return of impatient anticipation.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I really like how you're always thinking of the future. That someday, there may be a better way. Or that a future owner doesn't agree with how you retouched the painting. You really keep your ego in check. I really appreciate that about you. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@just_foxy35]

love seeing the tacks and explanation as to why not staples, I study upholstery and we use staples, mostly because we don't do "classic" upholstery much. staples leave a dent in the material over time, further damaging it more than ever necessary for art pieces being an artist myself (and a history enthusiast) I appreciate doing what one can to preserve as much of the original as possible your videos are very nice to watch, I appreciate the overall vibe, always get excited when I see a new video in my notifications card

[@michawizor4712]

Something I would love to see one day: Julian’s new job is restoration of Whistler’s „Mother” - a beautiful painting with terrible paintjob on the model’s facial part…

[@adstoop7885]

The painting looks a lot like a Dutch farmer going to fetch water/fish. In the background we see 2 windmills. All in all, a Dutch lamp lights up with me and I recognize a lot of this. Great result. A big greeting from the Netherlands

[@malicia58]

I like the cleaning process a lot, discovering colors and details. At first it looked like the painting was under charcoal 😅

[@icandothis1238]

Thank you Mr Baumgartner!

[@jillmenter5628]

Having just watched "Through the Looking Glass", I was shocked when you started using a vacuum cleaner. What changed your mind? Love your work.