How to repair a ripped and damaged painting! James Kruse Art Studio

[@I.love.chease]

*stabs painting* Him: Oh nO *rips canvas* Him: *GASP* oH NoO

[@silverthompson8313]

Thank you for this. It’s great to see a new upload. I’ve missed watching you. You’ve inspired me so much.

[@JamesKruseArtist]

Silver Thompson thank you! I have been absent lately and for that I apologize. I have a new drip painting coming where I show the entire process and answer a lot of questions:) it’s great to be back!

[@silverthompson8313]

James Kruse wonderful to hear! It’s because of you that there are battles overs my paintings now and begging of certain works to be left in my will. What a great issue to have. Welcome back!

[@JamesKruseArtist]

Oh that's wonderful, I'm so glad to hear I could help another artist along their way!

[@johngraves6878]

Thank you very helpful as a primer to painting repair. I actually have a client who wants me to fix his damaged screen.

[@JamesKruseArtist]

thanks!

[@bonnied72]

This video was very helpful. I did an acrylic painting for my daughter a couple years ago & it got damaged during a move to her new apartment. She gave it to me to repair. The tear is L-shape & about 2" x 1" & due to moisture doesn't quite come completely together. Thankfully I was the artist, so can try to use the original paint colors to fill in any gaps.

[@JamesKruseArtist]

thanks!

[@Freespirit598]

After I have gesso the back can I put some at the front, as there is still a slight dent which shows even if i put paint on?

[@JamesKruseArtist]

Yes you can, how much depends on the current surface you have. A very smooth surface you won’t want to use very much and definitely smooth it out before it dries, a raised or bumpy surface which is the easiest way to disguises a repair, you could add gesso above the actual damaged area. But for most smooth canvases use it like you would any filler that would fill a hole or a crevice. Let it dry and then you’re ready to go.

[@Freespirit598]

@@JamesKruseArtist great advice. thank you!

[@JamesKruseArtist]

@@Freespirit598 You’re quite welcome!

[@paulculwell9062]

GREAT Informational video, he shares how to tell an acrylic painting from an oil

[@JamesKruseArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jesseniavega4171]

I need to fix a tear but I can’t even find that tub

[@heystefany]

They sell small tubs and bottles too. "Gesso"

[@amberhoppe5916]

How would you repair an acrylic painting that's already had varnish on it?

[@JamesKruseArtist]

Probably the exact same way, and then I would re-add the varnish in the spot once the acrylic was dry. You may have to remove a little bit of the varnish around area etc. you can also drop varnish in small drops to fill an area

[@amberhoppe5916]

@@JamesKruseArtist I haven't actually been able to find to many videos on this subject, but did see someone use another piece of canvas. Is one really any better then the other? Come out about the same? Do you have a video on removing varnish?

[@JamesKruseArtist]

@@amberhoppe5916 Yes you can stitch or weave in a new piece of canvas on the back of the painting, it’s a time consuming process. As far as removing varnish, you can use a bit of acetone and some Q-tips testing an area very small first. Heat also works but almost anything you do can have a chance of damaging the rest of the painting etc. These type of fixes depending on the value of your painting it’s something you’ll have to evaluate for yourself. Good luck!

[@amberhoppe5916]

@@JamesKruseArtist they definitely did not stitch or weave anything together. They used plain Elmer's glue in some craft glue in others and glued a piece of canvas over the hole. They lined up the front and what not but there was no stitching involved.

[@nakoarain3244]

Thanks it helped I got mad at my dad and he gave me the painting and I ripped it

[@JamesKruseArtist]

thanks!

[@jesseniavega4171]

Is there a link to this

[@JamesKruseArtist]

Jessenia Vega All you need is thick gesso that you can find in any craft store