Grand Canal, Grand Reveal

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Inherited from a relative, this painting of Venice's Grand Canal arrived worse for wear with some glaringly obvious problems. There were however, a few surprises in store for us along the way to the Grand Reveal.
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Yup, I forgot to include the footage of the back showing the windows that I spent so much time creating. 🤦‍♂️ I’ll post some photos to my instagram and video to the epilogue which will be up on my Patreon
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[@sgtleobella]

Kitt giving eyes at the camera at 3:12 is hilarious! Edit: and being playful again at the end! Haha

[@r.m.miller]

Yes!!! I came to the comments to see who saw it. So funny.

[@Paradise-on-Earth]

thank you for that!! :D :D

[@RickSFfan]

I had been wondering if Kit was still working there. Glad to see she is!

[@hushingsilence]

Made me think of the song "Them There Eyes" by Billie Holiday. 😊 Soooo... The question... Julian, and ... Kitt? 🤔🤫🤭🤗😘🥰 An announcement some day, perhaps? ☺

[@LetterLadyZ]

I've been missing seeing her!

[@danieldaveiga]

Kitt is the right ammount of humor in an otherwise serious and perfect video. I'm glad Julian understands this. Thank you both.

[@johnhorwath5629]

OMG, Kitt cracks me up!!

[@alanmckinnon6791]

Love Kitt's little wink-wink just before the Squarespace read 🙂

[@brianhunt8273]

I want to see her do an episode while Julien does jumping jacks in the background!

[@k.y.6148]

I kept my eye on her as soon as I saw her back there, and she didn't disappoint! I wonder if Julian knew she did it until editing. 😂

[@francisterrado1165]

Kitt is that classmate being chaotic and pulling faces in the background while you are being given a talking to by your teacher and you have to maintain a serious listening face.

[@42KrewePhotography]

No matter what else happens in this episode, it’s now among the best!

[@Kagnuuu]

I only noticed when she peeked around his elbow! 🤣

[@TheMutantCreeper]

I wouldn’t doubt Dan and his Grandma are very happy with the results.

[@That1J1]

She has a name... It's Granny Sexbang!

[@kilexthegamer9353]

😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@angelique_cs]

I know I can't be the only one who sees massive damage on a painting and gets excited because I know that Julian is going to slay this restoration. I may be the only one who's feeling this way in an old ratty T-shirt while eating some pineapple and hot Cheetos, but there we are

[@Charkvis]

👏👏👏👏100%!!! Julian Slays. Fastest click

[@Antaios632]

Pineapple and hot Cheetos sounds like an amazing snack. 😂

[@sgtleobella]

I was laying in bed wearing my birthday suit, drinking hot chocolate and eating a protein bar, so I wasn't far off haha

[@angelique_cs]

@@Antaios632 oh it is! Though maybe not the wisest snack at 7am!

[@angelique_cs]

@@sgtleobella yes! Talk about slaying!

[@YukonCornaglia]

Danny and his Grandma are going to be so happy with this! Tremendous work!

[@ИринаМ-ю1е]

You absolutely nailed the sky. I think the artist would be glad that you saved their work. P.S. HELLO, KITT!

[@jhestynrattray8500]

I'm so happy to see Dan's(owner) journey with this wonderful painting. Marvelous job done on this restoration

[@lizardas]

Wait. Who is Dan?

[@jhestynrattray8500]

8:14 "An adhesive impregnation" very nice

[@rodvx2]

@@lizardasDan Avidan of the comedy band Ninja Sex Party and the let’s play channel Game Grumps is the person who sent in the painting to be restored, he posted about it on instagram! He said he was grateful for Julian’s work and he’s excited to show it to his grandmother!

[@jhestynrattray8500]

@@lizardas He's the co owner of the painting alongside his lovely grandmother

[@kuribo04]

​@@lizardasDan Avidan from GameGrumps/Ninja Sex Party (lol)

[@Obsidianwitch]

Not only was this restoration amazing, Kitt's little 👀 at the camera sent me

[@pioneercynthia1]

I enjoy your comments (both prior to and after restoration) where you simply appreciate the painting before you. Sometimes you provide a few details about the subject or historical bits about the work. But mostly it's your sense of appreciation. That's what sets your work apart. It's not as much a problem to be solved, it's a work of art that needs loving care to return to a state where it can be enjoyed as it was meant to be.

[@thebatmary5954]

Babe, get the popcorn! Baumgartner is using the word “perilous!”

[@Awoosa]

I was already watching your videos silently, but imagine my surprise when Dan Avidan announced at his Instagram about this video! I had to stop watching one of your older videos and go here! This is a collab nobody was expecting but love very much! Danny's Grandma was such an awesome artist and you restored it so flawlessly! I'm sure they're happy with how it turns out! Edit: apparently Granny Sexbang isn't an artist, just a collector

[@MysticalBlueRse]

Wait, Granny Sexbang painted these?! I thought they were just ones she owned

[@lysb]

Listening to the instagram video, it sounds like this was a painting in his grandmother's collection (not one that she personally painted)-he mentions some of them being ~150 years old.

[@MysticalBlueRse]

@@lysb that’s what I thought, I know granny is an old lady but not over 150

[@Awoosa]

@@lysb for some reason, I understood it as Granny Sexbang painted this one. When he said "My grandma's painting" my brain immediately thought she was/is an artist. 😮 I listened to his video on my phone while also watching another Baumgartner video on my TV, so perhaps I may have missed the detail on the 150 years old thing.

[@joeb4142]

Sexbang 😳

[@numptee75]

Loved Kitt giving the eyes 😂😂

[@MichaelSteeves]

Check out 26:42 !

[@madelinegrudens]

Julien you are the best and your generosity to help me with my project is beyond words. Thanks for the release film! It worked perfectly and my client was thrilled with the outcome! I just want everyone to know what a great person you are!!! Thanks a million! This restoration was epic too, you never cease to amaze!

[@janeknight3597]

Ahhh the importance of stamps. The UK royal collection has just revealed a rediscovered Artemisia Gentileschi partly identified by Charles I stamp hidden between two layers of lining. It is stunning. 5 years of restoration and conservation.

[@Sbarellata]

Brilliant! I know a scholar who is just about to publish a book about her work and the historical importance of her experience in the context of female artistic expression through centuries. She'll be delighted to know this!

[@marinoceccotti9155]

@@Sbarellata Artemisia Gentileschi was not a "female artist" (that's feminist BS). Artemisia Gentileschi was an artist, and a good one. Period.

[@jodylarson4697]

@@marinoceccotti9155 Actually "female artist" is anti-feminist. Gender is typically only noted in sexist societies when the artist is a woman. Same goes for "female scientist," "female chef," etc.

[@Sbarellata]

@@marinoceccotti9155 I didn't say that she was a "female artist", I said that a scholar I know, whose work is highly specialized on the matter of feminist artistic/literary criticism, of female invisibilization and the forms of female voice/presence removal from art history, is publishing a book about her significance in the context of female artistic expression.

[@excession3076]

@@Sbarellata She sounds like a bundle of laughs.....

[@grahammayne587]

It never ceases to amaze me how incredibly talented Julian is

[@ChrisBussells]

Julian; I'm sure you know that the reason that you are receiving so many challenging projects is that you have demonstrated your ability to be successful so clearly in your KZbin presentations. Absolutely the best advertising you could possibly do. You're also pretty good at slipping the sponsor ads in seamlessly.

[@stereonacht2247]

Perhaps so many send him difficult work cause they hope the artwork they own may end up in a video, and they'll get to see the whole process of restauration, rather than just the final result!😉

[@MBA_Valerie]

Oh my gosh, Kitt cracked me up in this one!

[@Peeplii]

I love this collab between you and Dan 😭 im sure his grandma is going to blown away by the restoration

[@thepagan5432]

That was awesome, so much unnecessary touching up before Julian had got the staples out. I think Julian's estimation of 25 to 30 years since the last attempted restoration is probably spot on. I've been repairing electrics and rewiring houses for close to 50 years and the older plasticised electrical tape used to go rigid and brittle, the newer tape 30 years ago tends to stay flexible, Upton a point. Great job Julian, really happy for the paintings owner who gets a beautifully conserved piece of art back on their wall. Thanks for posting.

[@heathermakesart]

I love watching your videos for so many reasons, but one is that as an artist I have learned a lot about what to consider when I make a painting. I’ve been watching for years and have adjusted materials (for example I was taught to use dammar varnish in school, but I switched out of that because of the yellowing). Pretty much all modern canvas have staples, but as I start stretching my own canvas I will switch over to tacks. Sometimes it’s fun when I’m painting to think of the conservator in the future who may be working on it too, should I be so lucky as to have my work last that long and be that significant hahaha. It means a lot seeing the care that you put into what you do.

[@JiveDadson]

Eschew paints that contain zinc oxide (PW6), which causes flaking.

[@carmens1108]

I think I've seen all of your retouchings and this one by far is my favorite. It's really a thing of beauty. With only the bare minimum of retouching you were able to bring the artists work back to life.

[@russellcraven251]

I understand why Julia gets so many paintings in drastic condition.When you are a surgeon you don't get calls for mere hangnails.

[@Sparrowdean]

I think you mean Julian.

[@russellcraven251]

Yes, thanks for the correction.

[@Sparrowdean]

@@russellcraven251 You're welcome, easily done.

[@Beakerbite]

I'm sure he gets plenty of simple jobs but those would be boring. "This painting showed up and was in great condition, just needed a light cleaning."

[@misstearybox]

Came here from Dan Avidans post about tye completed restoration of this painting and i think i just found a new love for art restoration! Such amazing work

[@angelineallison8202]

personally if i could vote on the employee of the month i would like to nominate the isolation layer - he needs more recognition

[@ronkluwe4875]

Julian - I have watched all your videos and I am becoming more inclined to believe you are a magician, and not just a conservator. To bring back that sky with that amount of damage is a work of art in itself.

[@acepearson8251]

Dan and his grandmother are going to be so thrilled when they get to see this!

[@Fionnachu]

I was only watching because of the client but my jaw dropped at the results. You are a master of your craft my gosh!

[@choco._.milk33]

This is the fasted ive ever got here. Its gonna be a good one

[@vsGoliath96]

3:10 Don't think we didn't see you creepin' back there, Kitt! 🤣

[@dibbuk5730]

Greatly enjoyed the video. Extraordinary restoration as we have come to expect, and Kit added a light note. Who of us hasn't mugged a little behind the teachers' back?

[@pedinurse1]

What a beautiful painting. We miss Kitt

[@wedgwoodswepston9449]

What i would find really interesting to see is how Julian actually goes about the testing to see which solvents are the best to use for the painting

[@amazinggrace5692]

Maybe he does this for his Patreon subscribers?

[@Dyzrae]

I wanna see this!

[@respectfulconversation944]

He has mentioned that he will keep the secret of his solvents to himself. Mainly to keep people from trying to be hobby conservators and doing more damage than good. Knowing people probably a wise precaution.

[@abbygiss2584]

There is an older video where he talks about it! He uses a small section and starts with distilled water and works his way up the different solvents until he finds the one that is the least harsh that works well

[@SuperOverlord666]

Your expert understanding of chemistry and understanding of the medium and its chemical makeup, stability and and even it’s calculated level of age driven chemical and natural change is staggering… you are a rare master of your craft!

[@Foxwolf9Tails]

As many of your videos as I watch, the cleaning and removing of the old varnish NEVER ceases to amaze me, not to even mention the overpainting you had to remove. You Sir are a master of your craft, another beautiful job. Please keep the amazing videos coming, I know I absolutely love when you post a new video.

[@SuperOverlord666]

I also appreciate your ability to “see” the individual and signature painting style of the original master, and “mimic” the very individual style of the master in such an exacting way… your level of detail is one of a kind!!

[@MidnightTheHedgefox]

So this is Dan Avidan's grandmother's painting? It looks so beautiful-- you did a wonderful job!

[@aboz8649]

Whaaat? Of gameguys?

[@brunettewithglasses]

​@@aboz8649indeed of gameguys

[@ryancarrell3186]

@@aboz8649 yea, apparently lol

[@jazzycornflakes6581]

DAN AVIDAN OF SAMURAI ABSTINENCE PATROL?????

[@xKissingCrimsonx]

@@jazzycornflakes6581 Donnie Sexbag?!

[@azharahmad7645]

OMG! Kitt is hilarious! First time comment here, even following your channel more than a year. I'm not an artist, but your explanation in every steps of restoring paintings, soothing my ears. Yeah, your channel is really addictive. Hahahahah.

[@sudopuff8549]

I think of all of the restorations I've seen you do this one is my favorite. For you to have done so much work and put in so much effort for the finished restoration to leave no impression that you or anyone else but the original artist was ever there... just wow.

[@helenshepard485]

Oh goodness! Poor sky. If Julian had been born in and had worked in the UK, he would be knighted by now! Wonderful, wonderful color sense! Thank you.

[@Excitable67]

Wow! What a gorgeous result! Beautiful painting! At least this time the excessive over-painting was actually covering damage -- unlike that last one! Kit's antics in the background were pretty funny! 😂

[@jackhogston6119]

Been wondering about Kitt thru the last several videos. Good to see her at the end!

[@johnabbott2893]

Excellent video as always. Enjoyed Kitt's photobombing as a lighthearted addition. Guess I learned today to not stop the video too fast when I think it was over as there was the extra footage that was so funny. Keep them coming, highlight of my Monday mornings.

[@lesleyyoung5730]

Kit, what a riot, so glad you left those in.

[@Misteddreams]

After listening to you explain the limitations and difficulties of working with retouching paint as an unforgiving medium, I am all the more blown away by what you achieve, and have an even greater respect for the refined and near-perfect colour-matching and perceived blending that you are able to produce using years of trial, error and dedicated practice. This is one of the most amazing results I have seen, and I am sure the original artist would have been delighted by your recreation of these ethereal clouds. All the more for being cognicent of the intended shapes and strokes of the sky, instead of taking the less painstaking route of tentatively piecing together each complex dash and dot of colour. Thank you for sharing your expertise with the world (and now too with Kit - whose humourous faces are most entertaining!). It is a delight to witness and proves that fine craftsmanship as a trade, in which the skilled worker has immense pride and takes care, still exists and is going strong with you and others at the helm!

[@JennNahrstadt]

Kit makes a masterful appearance at the end!!!

[@webbtrekker534]

Great work as usual. Another fantastic save !! So, how is Kit doing? Has she reached the point of working on some of the easier projects independently? I'd be interested in seeing how she is progressing?

[@GottaDance56]

Yes! We want Kit! She needs to "pay" for that wink.

[@Evan1060]

The client is going to be elated with this restoration. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@gwencrable7286]

This is a beautiful painting. It's amazing to see it restored after all of the extensive damage that it had when it came it. Loved seeing Kitt making silly faces in the background. Hopefully we'll see her soon on another project. 👍🏾❤️

[@SuperOverlord666]

I don’t think you get the level of appreciation you deserve for your amazing abilities… what may seem trivial and average to you requires study and natural ability far beyond most people’s understanding.. you are a master of your craft.. I wish you the very best!!

[@wpprrz]

Kitt is such a cutey! Excellent work restoring this piece Julian, the added effort did an excellent job of hiding those unforgiving cracks.

[@BabyBlondie311]

Omg Kit's bloopers at the end are amazing!

[@Bruno-el1jl]

I really love it when you show the art under all different lights (raking, uv, etc). OUTSTANDING and beautiful work as always!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@missellyssa]

For some reason, I read that as "raving"...my initial thought was, "Strange...but, I kind of would like see that under party lights!"

[@samanthadean1083]

Oh dear, Julian has much shade to throw this time!!! Awesome job!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@TheSpartan1134]

Danny and his grandma are going to love this when they see this. You did an amazing and excellent job 👏

[@charlesprice925]

Not to inflate any potential ego, and not wanting to encourage any, already, over inflated, and unnecessary, narrative, possibly dewing to youth, but what you do is amazing. From someone who hasn't a clue about restoration, except for, what you have enlightened me with, and what I've observed of others on-line. And I rank you well above above all the others on the internet, doing restorations for some pretty impressive galleries and action houses. I've recommended you above them. My intent is, if you want to reduce unnecessary effort, don't explain what we already observe you doing. You look more omnipotent, making you a level above. (Sorry, long day of editing the unnecessaries) You're still amazing. Rise to it.

[@kayramel8350]

It's just so beautifully done! I dont know why but it made me feel so emotional to watch it be restored 🥺 bravo. It's amazing. Dan and his Grandma are going to blown away.

[@ThatPaintingLass]

I love Kitt’s personality so much! Her little eyebrow wiggles are the best!!!

[@marthaanderson2656]

It was not until the final reveal that I saw that the foreground figure on the right was not a gondolier, which I thought, but two posts with sails beyond. The depth of the work was illuminated with this restoration effort

[@BeritSylvest]

Hi Kitt 🤣🤣 Oh, and what a beautiful difference in this painting 😍

[@sharicross547]

Beautiful, beautiful restoration work. One would never know that this painting had been so damaged. I understand that's the desired effect, but your skill, especially in retouching, demonstrates your rare ability. As a lay person I am continually astonished at the quality of work that comes out of your studio.

[@sethcarpenter1391]

I love seeing that Kit is still working in the studio. An absolute gem

[@_Michiel_]

I missed all of Kit's shenanigans. 😂 But as always: excellent work, Julian! Creativity isn't only necessary when retouching, but as well when deciding how to repair such delicate paintings. Both need an artist's hand, of which you clearly have two! 👌

[@cyndy338]

Stellar! My super hero wears an apron!🤩🥇👏👏

[@andifism]

That sky was indescribably beautiful. I've never seen anyone paint like that before and to match it to the original artist. Wow. Just wow.

[@caittails]

I love when we get a teeny reminder that Kitt’s hanging around in the background. 😂 Always a treat to see her.

[@RosyRosie42]

I found you videos last week and I can’t stop watching! You’re the hero of paintings! Also, Kitt is hilarious 🤪

[@dannysantos1266]

Kitt’s eyes! Great video and MORE KITT!!!!

[@zuke-ci4vd]

After a long day at work, I come home to a relaxing restoration video. Then I am hit with an Eyebrow Photobomb that simply made my day! Oh, and all your hard work was as amazing as always, Julian!! 😎👍

[@juliegraham7156]

Julian - shenanigans while not as dry as say....Julian......are still good. Love your work.

[@Junipurr42]

Love the restoration for Granny Sexbang! Lovely work!

[@Fallenemiko]

KITT!! Glad to see her still around

[@spooky6oo]

I'd love to see the faces of Dan and his grandma when they see how this came out

[@kinocomix]

i had no idea! when did he mention this?

[@emmakane6848]

@@kinocomix Apparently on his instagram, according to what other commenters are saying.

[@vincentmancini6279]

Another straight forward video without any philosophical comments! Thank you Julian for the wonderful work you do.

[@revtoyota]

The rare Kitt sighting. I saw the phone and was expecting a "send help" or "please help" on it. 🤣🤣 Keep up the great work.

[@joeb4142]

Julian, amongst many other things, is a 🧙. What’s so extraordinary about this project is how subtle Julian’s work is. There is no evidence of his work. The painting has been, to put it simply, restored in the truest sense of the word. Well done! 👏🏻

[@fromgillianwithlove]

oh i LOVE this painting 🥹 so beautiful and an equally beautiful work you did julian!

[@headrushindi]

Julian . I heard you comment that you hope the care you take in tacking , and carefully crafting your edges as you tack, will give a sign to those of real care and craftsmanship. Well....I don't think there is ANY doubt in the minds of your thousands of fans, about the level of your caring , and craftsmanship. You are stellar. I don't think I can name 5 people in my personal life or on stage screen or any of the arts that I can say have your level of care, detail, and knowledge . I can truly say I am better at all I do in some way in my life because of the example I see in you . This is something you should be quite very thankful for , and proud of !!

[@savoy2576]

Good to see Kitt again!

[@fintan3563]

What a mess until Julian preforms his expertise. Beautiful job as always! 🏆🏆🏆

[@debinthewheelchair7781]

Thank you, Kit, for your levity at the end!

[@DazO9874]

Did anyone else see the Eagle with a fish in its beak @19.32. Great work on the restoring a beautiful painting. Hi kitt👀

[@szde]

Julian Baumgartner could even restore American democracy

[@Charkvis]

I'm sure it's being held together with rabbit skin glue 🤔 should be an easy fix 🤞

[@Bobrogers99]

I dunno. The Constitution has been overpainted so many times that the original is hard to recognize. Even Julian would have a hard time replacing the pieces that have been chipped off.

[@Stadtpark90]

Not sure if this makes me laugh or cry. And I’m not even American.

[@Lethgar_Smith]

Oh, nothing like a political comment in the middle of the comment section of a completely unrelated video. Always draws a crowd. Let me throw my 2 cents in while we're here: The US Constitution is a living and breathing document. That's how the founders intended it. What you refer to as "overpaint" is merely the natural growth during its lifetime. It is not a static art object but a living avatar of the American psyche. The American people ARE the government. It is not separate from us, it is us. Whereupon hatred of the American government is hatred of the American people. Democracy functions best when the most citizens possible actively engage in its governance. It weakens and devolves into fascism when people give in to fear and irrationality.

[@JWRogersPS]

@@Lethgar_Smith Hear! Hear!

[@KayInMaine]

Kitt at the end! LOL! I can't believe how bright that painting is. Bravo to the original artist and you, Julian!

[@choco._.milk33]

Staple hating gang unite

[@sequoiatreez]

We haven’t seen Kit for a while! It's good to see her

[@LMitchellAnimation]

It's good to know your working partners are comfortable being silly around you working, really shows a happy and healthy work place

[@TeresaASuganski]

Sooooo happy to see Kit. I was hoping she was still around!

[@itsBASILLICUS]

Hooray for Dan and his grandma!

[@taytase]

It's great to see Kitt interacting in the videos, as opposed to random walk-bys. I never realized how funny she can be without saying a single word.

[@kelly-hg5nd7hs8f]

Kelly from Canada... If I may...creativity without vision is technical, vision with creativity is artistry...your artistry.

[@maryvallas772]

Oh, the irony... It's your amazing talent that brings these ravaged paintings back to life that keeps sending you all the ravaged paintings! Once again, Julian, you have performed miracles. It looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@alex_davis_11]

26:46 KITT 😂 Amazing and beautiful job as always, Dan. Thank you for letting us be a part of this process

[@Bethman]

Wow! Beautiful restoration! I’m loving Kit’s faces! 😂

[@ShaudaySmith]

I love Kit. I need more Kit shenanigans.

[@chrissouthwood5198]

You are a beautiful person, an artist and a creator, who could want more. That makes life so rich, If only the world had more people like you in it. Enjoyed every minute of your narration. God bless Namaste

[@barbaramullin5182]

Nothing beats checking on KZbin and seeing there's one from here. Makes my day.

[@CrimFerret]

Another win for the painting. The way those colors popped after cleaning, it's hard to believe it's the same painting that came in.

[@__Niels__]

No words given by men are there to express the expertise and profound realisation of this unique retouching 🙏 P.S.:👻 I also lke the idea of Kit ghosting into the videos occasionally....

[@miraclemax08]

looks like Kitt needs to replace the filters on her respirator just a *_little_* more often 🤣