Beauty and Brawn Part 1

[@jcee8493]

And here I am, yet again watching another feature length restoration. That makes 3 in 2 days plus not just a few shorter videos. I had some really weird dreams last night to say the least; fairly certain there were a few paintings come to life....

[@bensecret260]

What I love about this episode is seeing your assessment of the actual content of the painting. Normally you are like an old grizzled doctor who has seen all this before, it was great to hear you discuss the beauty of this work.

[@Figueiredoartconservation]

With all the RESPECT, if you enjoy watching this wonderful channel, maybe you would like to visit my channel too. Thank you

[@mackxzs]

This isn't the first time, there's an older video where he had to restore a similar painting, with a girl in the center, and he also took the time to talk about the painting itself.

[@mircat28]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. How he views a piece of art work isn’t even necessarily what the artist meant when the art work was created. Unless the artist wrote about it and he found it while researching the piece. I think a lot of time was wasted going over the painting. I especially am not interested in his assistants point of view. I have my own opinion and it took forever to get to see the art work. We all have an opinion. The chit chat sounded like filler as a potential new way to make changes in episode presentation if it goes over well. I was not impressed and feel if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.

[@58Kym]

Ii think it might have to do with the instructional quality he is moving into?

[@bensecret260]

@@mircat28 Yea, art is subjective, stercus nullum. As someone who has far more exposure to oil paintings than I do, I appreciate knowing his view on the painting.

[@saveusmilkboy]

I love how Kit is opening up on camera and showing more of her brilliant, funny, insightful personality. Guys, you made my Monday.

[@StefanCreates]

Just what I was thinking ^^

[@evansquilt]

I liked her pointing out how strong ballerinas are, and how muscular.

[@gregpenismith1248]

She doesn't add anything. She detracts from the entire experience. I'm subbed and donate because of Julien, not anyone else. I hope she isn't in more stuff moving forward.

[@getouthope]

@@gregpenismith1248 go away then

[@RogierYou]

@@gregpenismith1248 please leave

[@ideamissing]

I love the part at the beginning where Julien and Kit are just standing and enjoying the piece. It's so good that, despite how many paintings they handle every week, despite how their entire job is to look at dirt and smudges and grime and think about how they have to remove it, they can still step back, as artists and art lovers, and just appreciate a beautiful painting for what it is.

[@projektkobra2247]

Boring as. Get to work..

[@Rybread52]

@@projektkobra2247 ???

[@projektkobra2247]

@@Rybread52 -IKR?....so boring...just fix the painting, right?..

[@gwkdad]

It was scripted, painfully so. The poor girl exuded discomfort trying to act as if the conversation was spontaneous, and the "excuse me" shot where they both stepped out of frame to reveal the full painting was the Coup de Grace. I prefer straight narration....

[@christinebravomom5711]

Yes. It reminds me of a prof I had when I was an Art History major. She talked about how she specialized in Egyptian art, because she loved it. It moved her. She thought it was beautiful. But her professors criticized her for saying so! I agreed with her that it was nuts. If you don't LOVE art, why are you involved in it in any way!?

[@elizabethsaltmarsh8306]

My thoughts as a ballet dancer on the pose: this feels like the classic "turn and incline" head position went slightly wrong. It could have been due to her neck getting tired and drooping over time, or being awkwardly angled with respect to the painter's eye, or due to the painter getting the angle wrong (or exaggerating it for effect). Generally, when we do a position like this, the intent is to elongate the line of the body and allow the stage lights to fall flatteringly on the face. That first goal isn't being achieved in this instance, and I'm not sure how I feel about the second point. That said, I do see the beauty in this painting despite/because of its lack of perfection. Just wanted to offer some insight from a dancer's perspective.

[@dezinechic]

just wondering why do you always hear people in the dancing profession talk about "lines"? why are they so important? thank you!

[@Mirror_Lotus]

@@dezinechic "Lines" are important not just in dancing, but in all kinds of art! Whether it's a dancer on a stage, a hero in a comic, or a cartoon in a kid's show, creating a strong "line" in the character draws our attention to it and helps our attention flow to the next thing the artist wants us to look at. This "line" is especially noticable when the character is performing some sort of exaggerated pose or action. Even inanimate objects can have a "line"! Think of a vase with a flower at the center of a still life, or a tree in the foreground of a landscape painting. These also have a strong "line" that gives the image structure.

[@wbfaulk]

@@mr.pizzamarlon "concur", not "conquer". Unless you've established a joint military incursion.

[@arranaburden5667]

I thought to myself, "that is absolutely a dancer's pose, but it looks like somebody's talking with her while she's in that pose"

[@dezinechic]

@@Mirror_Lotus ah ok nice! ive only heard verbalize frequently with dance so i curious. thanks again.

[@susanjones1382]

Julian I just want to thank you. I've been watching for a few years as a way to fall asleep at night. I have PTSD from an abusive relationship and being assaulted and am living alone for the first time in years. Medication didn't make a dent in my insomnia and gave me horrible side affects. I've watched all of your videos multiple times and wanted to reach out with a sincere thanks for my unconditional benefit from your videos.

[@chattybluecat]

I'm right there with you. I have PTSD and a couple other mental health conditions that lead to intermittent insomnia and Julian's videos are one of my go to relaxation aids to get some rest when it seems impossible. I hope you continue to find ways to heal from your past trauma and genuinely wish you the best of luck on your mental health journey.

[@abcc917]

Try Thomas Johnson furniture restoration. He has a nice voice and calm manner too

[@annabellegrace2389]

Im struggling with insomnia more severely since my breakup, but his videos truly help me feel less alone and sleep easier❤

[@peppermintgamer3856]

What a way to say his work put you to sleep... Jk, hope you and the others in this thread are on a road to healing.

[@naturebehindglass6512]

I to watch this to fall asleep. It's not that it's boring, but it is calming and quiet and makes my head quieting down and concentrate on what he is saying, which is usually free of emotions that are troublesome for me.... It relaxes enough, and calms the anxiety enough that I can allow myself to let my guard down enough to fall asleep. Letting go when your brain is trained to be constantly vigilant for fear of getting harmed, is a huge thing for people with anxiety and or PTSD In case you didn't notice yet, I also have PTSD.

[@erikschlake2547]

Yay, Kit is back! The conversational aspect of Kit, alongside seeing your style and ability as a teacher and mentor, brings this to a whole new level.

[@StefanCreates]

Ikr? I love it so much ^^ It's an actual show now, can't wait 'til the cast expands :P

[@majimagoro383]

Seeing Kit on the channel now just reminds me of a second season or second movie where the hero who was a novice in the beginning, ends up becoming the master and teaching their student. I am absolutely in love with this idea

[@cameronvandygriff7048]

See im not a huge fan of the conversation but it isn't cause it isn't thoughtful or quality commentary it's cause I'm very impatient and wanna get to the conservation and I know that's a me problem XD

[@gregpenismith1248]

She doesn't add anything to the experience, in fact she detracts from it. She's hired help. I don't know why she is in these videos at all. I was hoping she wouldn't be in anymore videos.

[@edkennedyphotos]

@@gregpenismith1248 don’t reduce her to “hired help,” she’s an apprentice. She’s literally there to learn the trade, how every craftsman learns theirs. It’s your decision to spend your money, but if Julian decided she was good enough to be featured in videos, that should be enough for a loyal supporter.

[@Creature_of_Knight]

I never would have imagined you could make a patchwork canvas like that. Very Dr. Frankenstein 😆

[@trapjohnson]

You were not alone in picking up that allusion.

[@tinydancer7426]

Does that now make Julian Igor?

[@trapjohnson]

@@tinydancer7426 Only if Kit is Froedrick

[@constancemiller3753]

I'm wondering if the 'Frankenstein canvas' was an Art school technique learning tool. 🖼In 1948 my Uncle was tasked with making his own canvasses in school. Is anyone familiar with simular lessons?

[@tinydancer7426]

@@constancemiller3753 Similar.

[@greylizard1040]

11:50 The anxiety of seeing that tack on the table as the painting is laid down on top of it. So good to see Kit back! I love the technique used to cushion the impasto, genius.

[@eloisegibbin4742]

Had to come looking for this comment!

[@TommyJobson]

@@eloisegibbin4742 and me!

[@Sam-yu6ss]

I was like TACK TAAACK TAAAAAA….CK 😂

[@Tapionski]

You can see the tack again when he lifts the painting. That tack was there the whole time Julian was working on the canvas 💀

[@greylizard1040]

@@Tapionski That's terrifying. 😱Good thing everything came out all right in the end.

[@msmw6159]

One of my fav thgs, Julian is that you post when u are ready, and not just to stick to a "schedule". Posting just to post is not appealing to me, and your videos are always worth the wait. Thank u for taking the time that you need to make excellent content and letting THAT be your guide as to when you post! 🥇

[@theghostsofstonyclove]

Underrated comment

[@TrapDaddyJose]

YES FRIEND VERY WELL PUT! SALUTATIONS!!

[@Inevitable.Change]

I was so happily intrigued with the narrative about the front of the painting and then I immediately felt the immensity of the restoration when the back was shown. (Someone who knows nothing about paintings.)

[@shekhargudigar7608]

N Get

[@nathancase6485]

I don't know why I find this entertaining. You do the same proceedures 95% of the time, even on the back of the canvas. If people ask ''What did you do today?'' I have to say that I spent three hours watching a restorer scrape the back of a painting on canvas, and enjoyed it, and I'd do it again.

[@heidibaltom8138]

As a retired dancer this painig is beautiful. Is not anatomically perfect but ballerinas necks can seem like they are so long and move in ways that you dont think is possible. Also the hands are not in a balletic pose. Tey seem to be just resting. I love this it captures something that i cant explain.

[@susannegalligan8600]

Julian, so fascinating. I feel the poverty this artist MAY have endured to have to use scraps to make a full canvas, but am awed by his ability to do so. Loved this video, thank you.

[@TheNo1pencil]

Coming from an artist, this may not be strictly a poverty thing. Sometimes you have to improvise if you can't find the materials you need, such as a big enough canvas. And if you have other paintings that you are going to scrap (not every work is a winner) then it would be a waste to just throw it out. And I know I prefer to make use of what I already have rather than buy a new version of supplies when I have some left over. It speaks to the artists resourcefulness.

[@c.thompson9771]

I hadn't realized that she was 'life~sized,' until you waltzed across the floor with her, on the virgin trip to the table. Impressive! Thank you.

[@a.j.wildes4467]

I’m SO happy you didn’t line the whole canvas. Seeing the stitching was such a thrill; it’s so wild to think of an artist throwing all these pieces and sewing them together… on a treadle machine maybe? It’s so fun to have that kind of environmental storytelling behind a painting already full of stories to tell!

[@AcornFox7]

Love this evolving dynamic between Julian and Kit. She brings a new facet to these wonderful videos and watching her ‘Luke’ to Julian’s ‘Obi Wan’ is a total joy. I look forward to these beautiful, instructional, fascinating videos and you never disappoint. Thank You!

[@afroteddybear]

With the snark, it's more Anakin and Asohka, in my opinion.

[@troublemcallister730]

Kit is us I swear, but with added art knowledge!😊

[@OtherWorldExplorers]

In just the first 5 min I went having a pedestrian's eye for art. To beginning to really appreciate and delve into the mind of the artist. Wow.

[@Panicagq2]

Same here - Julian's channel is both a display of meticulous craftsmanship and transformation as well as art and art-history lessons from a grittier perspective. I learn at least 1 new thing in every video, and adding Kit's perspective is even better!

[@TheNo1pencil]

By halfway through the video, I fell in love with the back of the painting. Sure, the front is beautiful, but THE BACK! That tells a story and its the story of the artist.

[@moiraRcrombie]

Julian taking in the front: That's not right.. But it's beautiful. That's not right... But it's perfect! Julian taking in the back: That's not right... That's - not right.

[@mwater_moon2865]

I love that despite the fact that the artist did some really janky stuff, he's still trying to keep that visible and not cover it up or hide those ...imperfections

[@moiraRcrombie]

@@mwater_moon2865 oh totally, but I feel so called out as an artist for all the similar stuff I do. Really hope I don't get famous after I die so those decisions die with me lol

[@vcvcvc9216]

Genuinely, seeing the back makes me really connect with the artist, I've struggled financially a lot of my life and have done similar, recycling I'm top of old paintings, bad patch work, making bigger canvases with the smaller ones I could afford. Sometimes you just need to make art even when you can hardly afford to eat, no mind buy the right size of canvas for your goals.

[@private1177]

Kit is back. awesome. your videos alone are awesome in itself but when you work with kit together its such a awesome onscreen chemistry. so gooood

[@projektkobra2247]

Blah Blah Blah....

[@anotheronechompsthedust9618]

@@projektkobra2247 so, all we ever do is go ja ja ja

[@thehuggz-i9k]

28:00 - This is why Julien is amazing. Literally NO ONE would have known that this wasn't done. Not until one of the strips failed... if it would even fail in the first place. But nevertheless the attention to detail and dedication to a job well done is what sets a true craftsman apart.

[@StefanCreates]

That's one of the reasons I come here, the incredible attention to detail, it feeds my soul ^^

[@troublemcallister730]

Julian's spoilt me for all other conservators and restorers......i just can't with them. I know Julian says all of those in his field have differents ways and methods, but I just flinch when they get a staple gun out or patch ragher than bridge and don't get me started on overpainting or removing the history of the work because THEY don't like it and don't seem to have even discussed it with anyone! So now, when it comes to art conservation and restoration, I only watch Julian. 😊

[@Pacificsugar]

I love that little third wall break you guys made as if we were an art patron behind you, and you moved to let us see 😊 so inviting

[@Calibobaliee]

I love the beginning of this video where you guys discuss the artwork itself, pointing out things I wouldn’t notice or know to look for. Thank you for your content! 🤗

[@greenecrayon]

I have to pause on the green skin comment because as a fair olive toned person, green undertones in skin is just how things go sometimes. Now after watching the rest, this has been so cool! The way you made all your adjustments to suit the painting always fascinates me!

[@expierreiment]

I love you casual conversations about the artwork. Kit is a great addition to the storytelling.

[@nnaaddiaa]

I haven’t watched a restoration video in over a year. i finally saw one in my recommendations again and i remember why i love it, especially this channel, so much. there is such a care, beauty, and excitement in this process. appreciating the attention to details that make up our life. thank you for sharing this moment with me (:

[@yunglynda1326]

i love kit's spicy sence of humour

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

The integrity of the workmanship! I'm guessing you're pretty highly sought after, Julian.

[@thatonemessyartist1760]

I love seeing how different artists and viewers look at art. Artists: “God dammit. I messed up my proportions again.” People viewing the art: “Wow, I love this piece; it is so captivating. Something about it looks a bit off, but it makes it better somehow.” We usually have no clue what we’re doing, and occasionally we make happy accidents.

[@giovannas.zechmeister2833]

I always watch your restorations for sleep, but now I'm fully, entirely invested in this.

[@Demonblood-ol1cc]

I'm so happy 😊 there's finally a new video I was worried you had completely disappeared Julian!

[@katherinefunk2889]

Me too!

[@SebastianPerezG]

I was worry that Julian became a paint ...

[@Demonblood-ol1cc]

That's just made my day! 🤣 he might have became a painting and needed some time to restore himself 🤣

[@kbs8597]

Wraped in silk organza.

[@anagonzalez3470]

I was worried too

[@samanthadean1083]

Can hardly wait to see the finished product!!! I’m also happy to see Kit again!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Kushithesakemaker]

Love hearing you two nerd out about how awesome the painting is at the beginning

[@FourBeatShufflin]

How dare you drop this as I’m leaving for work and now must endure the torture of knowing I can’t watch this until tonight!!! I’m so excited!!

[@downtonviewer]

I hope your day just _flies_ by!

[@Jen39x]

It’s worth the wait! Lots of twists on the usual

[@FourBeatShufflin]

@@downtonviewer It was torture, but well worth the wait!

[@FourBeatShufflin]

@@Jen39x Most definitely! I sat down with popcorn and watched it, loved it as always!!

[@rachaelpage788]

Love the working relationship and chemistry you and Kit have! I think Kit may have been right that the artist did the painting and then decided either alone or for a client that it needed to be bigger, so they just used what they had. Can't wait for the next part!

[@canwetalk9992]

I'm really enjoying their interactions! They bounce off each other in just the right ways; differing perspectives, yet complimentary.

[@trevorsneath4665]

Ya girl Kit is coming out and coming along nicely. Was great to see her expressing herself more openly. Professional and humorous. Go her.

[@petegalvs]

Last night I went looking to see if I had somehow overlooked a recent upload. I hadn't, but imagine my delight when this morning there it was, waiting ❤️

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Julian....(4 weeks without Baumgartner Restoration, ugh....relief at last!!!!!!!!) OH YEA, this is going to be a good one!!!....(Hello all the working Waldos....I LOVE IT!!!)☺

[@ssarts6995]

I love the amount of respect you have for the artists of the peices, like if you saw that canvace and it was another conservitor who did that you would have a heart attack but since the artist did it you were like "its creative???"

[@joeyb9910]

Kit is really cool! I love how their voice is just as calming as yours is! I always watch these before bed and it’s so relaxing and fascinating at the same time. ❤

[@Natalie-py8ld]

Yay, Kit's back! I love hearing her perspective.

[@dianabarbara2948]

Who has green skin? Meanwhile, Julian clearly shares my skin tone: olive 😅 ❤ thank you for these videos and for sharing your craft so generously. These offer universal motivation in always striving for the best possible outcomes.

[@MrsGozdzikova]

and at 11:54 we hear Julian speaking about avoiding stress on canvas and at the same time laying the painting on a lone tack that fell out of canvas. and 1t 17:55 we see it pop up again !

[@phlm93]

Simply amazing how Julien knows all the steps, methods, techniques and nooks and crannies to perfectly restore the painting to it's best form!!

[@monster3339]

kit adds so much to these videos. i love the banter between you two!

[@troyyrob]

I am very happy to see another video of you teaching Kit. I think you have taught many of us viewers over the years... so seeing you mentor Kit is really gratifying.

[@helenshepard485]

I keep getting more and more impressed with the dedicated care and genuine concern Julian has for each painting he restores. I don't think he would be any more dedicated if it were one of his own. This warms my heart. Thank you!

[@108hindu]

I got an “art buzz” just listening to you describe how good this painting is. 😊

[@XNewsiesX]

Frankencanvas just in time for Halloween. Excellent

[@AmandaTroutman]

This painting is... Beauty in the front, hot mess in the back. A gorgeous swan gliding on frantic wacky webbed feet... I can't wait for them to make it beautiful all the way through!

[@TheNo1pencil]

Its like the ballerina in the painting. Have you ever seen dancers' feet? They are a bloody mess. Grace and beauty to the viewer, and the gritty reality of how that grace is achieved.

[@notalltheremyself]

​@@TheNo1pencil comment section analogies tend to be corny or at least a bit of a stretch, but wow this is really nice

[@mfp9390]

I love so much the opening of this episode and especially the ending of your and Kit observations of the painting when you say sorry and move aside as if to allow us to also see it. It feels like suddenly I was invited also to baumgartner restoration room as a silent observer instead of like looking thru a screen. Thank you so much for including us in a way in looking at the painting ❤️💙

[@relash3]

The peice is very compelling. Reminding the viewer of the beauty of individuality of each of us. Man is so unique a creature.

[@danaondrackova3431]

I like that you have someone there to talk directly to about the painting and they have simmilar knowledge as you so you can have a deep conversation with. Also I like she is into those little shenanigans you do that I love :D

[@MikeT]

Glad Kit is back. Also glad you didnt hide or cover up the patching on the back. I think it is a huge part of the painting and painters story.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

I'm not an artist or even much of an art aficionado, but this is one of my favorite YT channels, always so well done!

[@jagoandlitefoot]

yay for more Kit! here's hoping she becomes a regular presence on the channel :)

[@karendpeterson970]

Let's gooooooo!! Fire up the hot table!! Get the cotton balls!! Grab the fish gel!!

[@tombisesti5816]

Always glad to see Kit. Enjoying this episode like all the others.

[@pattist.johnmartin1968]

Thank you for making my day more enjoyable. I've missed you.

[@kathrynmast916]

❤what a lovely way to start the week…another fascinating presentation from Julian with they bonus of Kit.😊😊😊😊

[@sherrypollock5838]

Absolutely engrossing content! Loved the back and forth about the dancer's pose! Her hands looked right to me because she was posing, as opposed to just sitting for a portrait. I love watching your masterful work, combining form and function!

[@mundayfunday]

So glad to see kit back for another video!!

[@AndreaNowak777]

I'm so happy to see your back!!! I have looked for your videos the past 2 or 3 weeks and found nothing. I hope all is well with you and your family. Love watching your stuff.

[@VladdyDaddy1234]

Not me frantically looking for part two all over KZbin before realising that this first part was shared just two hours ago... I'm hooked!

[@vv1050]

What a beautiful painting indeed! And a weirdly loving story with how much care went into the physical construction of the canvas. The artwork sits in a sweet spot between Sargent and Schiele - a more or less "realistic" painting but with those stretched, exaggerated proportions. It's an unusual but wonderful mix. Love the delicate hands. Looking forward to seeing it fully restored!

[@herecomemacOnTT]

Hey there, bell squad! Glad to see a new video on my day off ❤

[@Lolipop-21-04]

yaaay a new video!! I’ve missed you. Glad that you are back. 🥰

[@goblinnerd]

Woah I'm early for a video, unfortunately I have pavloved myself and I know I'll pass out about halfway thru the video bc these are so calming for me I use them to sleep 🥲

[@loverlei79]

Beautiful as always! Loved seeing Kit again as well!

[@JH-lo9ut]

When removing all the tacks, you could use a magnet to search for any hidden tacks that you might have missed. I often use this simple technique when disassembling old furniture. A hidden nail or screw can cause a lot of damage when I try to separate pieces from each other (a process that often require a well measured amount of force.) A magnet won't find brass screws or wooden dowels of course, but for what it's worth, it's a useful trick.

[@deeannamorrison8587]

Can't wait for pt 2. You bring the painting to life. Thank you!

[@nardagerber4760]

Conservation of the painting starts at 9:25 if you are here only to see the conservation work.

[@DirtyGoatArtsandCrafts]

Fascinating! I love your work and you are one of the best narrative speakers on KZbin. And your studio is amazing … I may have envy issues! Thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@Dandelionsinthesky]

What a beautiful painting:)

[@BeastOfSoda]

So glad to see Kit at work again, I love the chemistry between these two.

[@projektkobra2247]

I wish theyd stop talking..I come for the work not the dull art talk bullshit.

[@charleysaysrawr]

@@projektkobra2247 they’re restoring ART. “I came to get my car fixed not hear dull mechanical talk”

[@projektkobra2247]

@@charleysaysrawr -Yeah!..exactly...Just fix the f-ing car, menials.

[@hanason3082]

@@projektkobra2247 mute the video

[@projektkobra2247]

@@hanason3082 -Youre not my robot supervisor!

[@artcafe2684]

I love the pose on this portrait. It's so unique, expressive and beautiful.

[@wendymontie5660]

The front: representational, intriguing portrait. The back: a veritable fabric interpretation of a Mondrian!

[@CloudedGaurdian]

Okay, I admit, that was the most seamless transition Julian's ever done. I actually got caught off guard with that one.

[@onixotto]

Inpressed by Kits assessment. Sensitive intuition of comprehension on the visuals of the subject. She's a keeper. Pay her well.

[@CraigH999]

Yay! Julian's back!

[@paul21353]

Your video's are so relaxing to watch and this one is a case in point. I can't wait to see the next part! And I also agree with so many others that it was so good to see Kit again. It would be so good to see her improving on her skills. You are good at restoring but also at teaching on how to restore. Keep the video's coming plz!

[@LittleDergon]

this was a great video because it was the first time we've seen you come across a non-flat back to a painting and it's so interesting seeing what different techniques you employ to deal with this 😁👍 excited to see just how white her dress becomes next episode!

[@dianalondono5599]

i love that you want to preserve the sloppy artists work in the patching of the canvas. Talk about conserving the artists intention. I really love how you explain what you repair and why

[@captnconfusion280]

"no woman could possibly appreciate this jacked woman" is one way to admit that you have not talked to enough lesbians lmao

[@archeranglin4792]

😆😂

[@emalineking8325]

I thought that was sarcasm tbh cause women appreciate it more than anyone

[@cyanidae_]

yeah i looked at the comment section hoping someone had the same thought haha

[@rue1533]

That was clearly sarcasm though-

[@tripleaaabattery]

true, im a lesbian and i can confirm i appreciate jacked women :)

[@stacywestly64]

Kit is such an asset. And I have the same shirt she is wearing at the beginning!

[@patjackmanesq]

The dynamic of the pair of ye was so lovely and funny in the first couple of minutes I was genuinely sad when I remembered this video was only part one and I'd have to wait ages to see the second part!

[@violingineer7862]

Yes! I'm so happy I caught the dilemma with the heating table before Julian brought it up. Seams on the back + impasto on the front makes things complicated. Learning this is so fun, even if I'll never do it myself.

[@aidankelsey2731]

I love watching you teach kit, I feel like I learn so much more.

[@spoof6442]

I'm so happy it came out while I'm in study hall so I can watch it rn:)

[@Via_Von]

Oh my goodness, I giggled in delight at the patchwork of the back! To me, the story it tells is completely enchanting as I envisioned an artist who was absolutely determined to paint that exquisite ballerina and worked to ensure he could give her the presentation he desired. Amazing!! 😍❣️😍 I also adored listening to you and Kit (and thank you for a quick visit with her again as I had thought perhaps she was back at Uni again to complete her studies) discuss the flow and structure of the ballerina; your comments together were very insightful and thoughtful. I look forward to next time!! 👏🏻❤️👏🏻 p.s. Did you know I purposely visited your channel yesterday as I was missing you both and thought I might have missed a video? 🫤 Wonderful timing of today's! 😃 Little did you know when you created your YT channel that you would end up almost having two full time jobs, hmmm? 😜😂

[@red.aries1444]

For me it looks like the ballerina has been painted on a smaller canvas first. Maybe the artist had to make the painting bigger to fit in a given frame with was determined by the place where it should hang on the wall. And then the artist was stingy with the extensions. Why using completly new canvas when there was enough old in his workshop? Julian often uses leftover pieces of canvas for strip lining or patches.

[@Via_Von]

@@red.aries1444 possibly … then again it’s possible the artist wanted to paint a life-sized painting and had to piece together the canvas to accomplish that. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@red.aries1444]

The artist had painted a life-sized portrait. The stitching runs through the rim where the first version of the painting was fixed to the stretcher. Then the painting was enlarged at all four sides. It's not unusual that paintings had been made bigger or smaller if they needed to fit in a given frame. It often looks better if all portraits in a gallery have the same size.

[@Via_Von]

@@red.aries1444 true that … we will never know what predicated that stitching. 🙂

[@Jasmin-lt3lf]

Do you know what is also very lovely Julian? It's you! You have this calm and secure aura to you. Everytime I try to focus on the painting, I catch myself thinking "omg isn't he so handsome... And his skills!". I'm glad I found this channel! Greetings from Germany ✨❤️

[@trainjackson63]

I feel like you really need to know about mini irons. They're used in crafts and sewing and are about 1-2 inches across. Clover Mini Iron (what I have) has a few attachments in different sizes/shapes (including half-sphere-ball). Not super powerful but that's probably a good thing.

[@vickyh1685]

I'm really happy you have a new video. I was wondering when a new one would be posted. Happy to see Kit again too!

[@AgentQV]

We’ve finally reached it guys, they’re adapting the Phantom Canvas Arc from the manga! This is gonna be epic!!

[@tgh965]

It's always a joy to watch your work...I appreciate all of the hard work takes goes into making this content and the all the important work you do to preserve and conserve. Thank you.

[@LupaDracolis]

Really cool to see blotter paper being used here in a similar way to how we use cotton wadding when ironing embroidery - to cushion the raised parts of the piece while on the hot table/ironing it

[@TheNinjaKiwi1]

Yay! I was getting a little worried after not seeing your videos after a while. Another great day for Baumgartner!

[@vortmax1981]

I am loving watching you teach your apprentice

[@debsbuckalew7345]

I absolutely love the conversation at the beginning! It's so cool to see these little extra insights!