In The Thick Of It

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We often tend to only tackle projects of problems to which we have a rote solution for fear of the unknown and possible defeat. Yet taking on projects that are challenging and force us to be creative is how we grow. These solutions to novel problems make the work worthwhile, yet sometimes we don't actually know the issues that we'll face until we're in the thick of it.
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[@ofsinope]

This has got to be the most spectacular cleaning transformation ever on this channel. I did not even notice there were houses until he cleaned that part.

[@Sujowi]

I hadn’t noticed there was water either. And the colours she used are splendid!

[@LizStaley]

I didn't notice the houses either at first! Definitely one of the best cleanings ever!

[@fuzzylittlespider]

I didn’t think there would be a house jump scare in this painting!

[@ahryia2476]

Seeing the colors and life be revealed is soooo satisfying! This painting deserves to be seen in all it's masterful glory, and the care and devotion Baumgartner has for it makes it possible!

[@winkieblink7625]

All you saw was MUD.

[@rupertmiller9690]

The screaming mice being tortured while you cleaned was an interesting audio choice.

[@jewals-healingrose222]

This visual adds a new level of enjoyment/humor now when I watch it. Lol 🐁💙 (*edit, I do not find enjoyment in torturing animals, just the chaos of the contrast to the usual relaxing tone of Julian's videos).

[@jewishkidney]

at low volume i thought it was birds chirping outside the window!

[@bamalamsue8720]

😂 that’s a hilarious description, but I definitely muted it during the cleaning.

[@rdgld2008]

​@@bamalamsue8720😅😢

[@mikebeacom4883]

That’s the high speed audio, matched with the high speed video.

[@marisp2588]

Watching this painting get cleaned was like watching the sun rise over that little town in it

[@hermi1-kenobi455]

You are so right about that. I thought the dullness of the dirty painting was quite alluring and I couldn’t figure out why but it’s because it’s like seeing the painting at night

[@ElectroNicko_]

If only this man had known the future implications of this title.

[@commuterail]

There was something so familiar about this piece even under all that grime. Did some research on the artist and this particular painting is an overlook of my hometown. Made this one even more special to watch!

[@JoaninFlorida]

More details please - what town?

[@Wischmopp95]

@@JoaninFlorida Seems to be Gloucester. I googled the artist and the auction page for this painting happened to be the first thing that popped up, and it's titled "Overlooking Gloucester".

[@jamesdalton3082]

That's so cool! 😊

[@rosethunder3820]

How were you able to find that? I can barely find anything about her

[@Belgarion2601]

@@JoaninFlorida It's called "Overlooking Gloucester"

[@amsterdiem]

This might be my favorite painting you've ever conserved. The colors, the lightness, the texture ugh I'm in love

[@melissamohr8985]

I am definitely a Louise Woodruff fan now!!!! Incredible painting!

[@Nicki.cole007]

I completely agree with both of you.

[@glOckcOma]

I could totally see that in my living room

[@sadurkee5]

From a distance I love this painting! Up super close it drives me bonkers because I can see the canvas through the impasto 😂

[@Nicki.cole007]

@@sadurkee5 Same!!

[@BabyBlondie311]

So many of the paintings he works on are heavy with blues, reds, browns, etc. But THIS? Pink, lilac, baby blue, it's INCREDIBLE.

[@TheMightyPika]

I love how our boi has all these very specific tools of the trade, one of which being cement blocks.

[@BloodGrimm10947]

I really love the french name for those things, it is called ✨"Parpaing"✨

[@jehjah3854]

wow, I did not expect there to be that much grime... I thought it'd get slightly brighter from the start point, but that's so shockingly different, like if it was hung in a tobacco room for a century or something! 😮

[@jensschmidt]

Now, the owners have to buy new furniture and repaint their walls to match the new color of the painting 😀

[@PINTandDALE]

Wow, indeed! Really a jaw dropping transition -- not just IN a tobacco room, but hung in the CHIMNEY of a tobacco room!😃

[@melissaharris3389]

Tobacco tends to leave a yellowish stain (experience from cleaning a smokers house). This gray grime looks like coal soot.

[@theresacarmen9847]

I thought maybe in a chimney.

[@lazygardens]

@@melissaharris3389 My thought too - that's soot or coal dust.

[@isavedtheuniverse]

I didn't even realize those were buildings until you cleaned them. The cleaning in this painting might have been one of the most transformational I've seen. Fantastic work.

[@potatofaery]

I yelled out loud when they were revealed!

[@Val_Emrys]

I was so surprised. I thought that area was just leaves or bushes.

[@gospyro]

I always smile a little when Julian pulls out the cinder blocks! All this high tech, hand crafted hardware and then… cinder blocks! Keeping it simple and the right tool for the job.

[@stinkywinkystew1269]

I'm really happy to see an impressionistic painting and the work of a woman being preserved on this channel. The painting is beautiful and powerful and it is always uplifting to see women represented in any field.

[@chloeuntrau4588]

Most spectacular cleaning ever! a whole village bathed in sunlight appeared!

[@sailorarwen6101]

Holy moly. I thought the colors were fairly pretty before you cleaned it. I was NOT expecting it to be THAT brightly colored

[@MrRadar]

I actually said "wow!" out loud at 9:20 when you revealed the first cleaned section of paint.

[@suspectsez4203]

Me too!

[@thepagan5432]

I think quite a few of us just WOW'd in some sort of collective mind warp 👀

[@Jo-yp8wy]

Absolutely.!

[@animeobsessee2125]

This is the first time you’ve posted the cleaning without music, def took me by surprise! Thanks for providing yet another year of insomnia relief. Thanks to you I was able to graduate two years ago, maintain my new job, and bought a house with the money I’ve saved. How long has it been? 3? 4 years? You’re amazing and I’m so grateful to have seen you grow!

[@ofmine7583]

I kinda liked to just hear the sounds of his working.

[@cs3742]

CORRECTED POST! Thanks for the narrative about Louise Woodroofe. WHAT AN ARTIST! Why haven't I seen her work before? I'm so glad it was you doing the restoration and not any of those others I've seen on YT. I googled her and there is a very good biography on Wikipedia. It's interesting to note that she exhibited in 1925 with Mary Cassatt and Childe Hassam at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

[@MaeveHoward]

You have the wrong Louise Woodruff! She was a sculptor. This artist is Louise Woodroofe, the painter. Both seem to have spent a lot of time in Illinois, though.

[@cs3742]

@@MaeveHoward THANKS for putting me right. I googled around till I discovered Louise Woodroofe. What a great career she had! The European art historians seem to have ignored her as the did other women and American painters.

[@red.aries1444]

@@cs3742 Yes it's quite funny that a sculptress has nearly the same name ... but with this painting ... where is the difference to a 3D artwork. 🙂

[@unklejon4690]

If you have a good look at the net you can see this picture pre - Julian’s intervention was auctioned at Toomey and Sons for $3,300 well below its catalogue price. I wonder how much more it would be worth now you can see it. Thank you Julian

[@cs3742]

@garyallen8824 Thanks for the perspective. I think you are right about the historical and marketing problems. I am interested to hear about artists as people. While I don't like clown pictures either it is fascinating to think of her following the circus. One doesn't have to like all of an artist's work to appreciate some of her work, and this picture is a beauty!

[@thepagan5432]

Fascinating painter, I was not expecting such a colour change after cleaning, definitely a 'WoW' moment. Thanks Julian, very good restoration 👍

[@tinydancer7426]

So right. I was surprised there was a town/village in the background. Found myself saying, "Oh my god! Those are buildings!"

[@thepagan5432]

That was my impression too. Julian started cleaning on the top left, and as you said, it was so revealing. To be honest, I am often surprised at how dirty paintings get, and then impressed on how clean Julian gets them. BTW Tiny Dancer is my probably my favorite Elton John song.

[@twotruckslyrics]

gorgeous cleaning transformation, honestly

[@mightyfrogteez]

I dont know if you will see this, but i genuinely want to thank you for your work and the amazing videos you do. I cannot explain it as i dont understand either but for some reason, your videos are the only thing that keeps me going when im ill all the time, my health hasnt been the best in the last 2 years and your videos keep me distracted when im sick. So thank you, and keep up the good work! Very much appreciated 🫶

[@d.l.parham157]

I'm going to piggyback on what you say. I'm in a difficult health situation too but, somehow, watching these videos and focusing on the magical restoration that happens under your skilled hands is something that helps me forget my physical problems.

[@keelyjohnston19]

Same I've been ill for 2 and a half years. I really hope you both get better soon if not I hope you have more good days than bad ❤️ sending you both a big hug 🥰

[@mightyfrogteez]

@keelyjohnston19 and to you too, i know how difficult it can become on the bad days, gentle hugs and many good days! 🤗

[@keelyjohnston19]

@@mightyfrogteez 😘😘😘😘

[@caro.s.]

I feel the same about the videos. And I hope you all get better soon. Merry Christmas ❤

[@chloupichloupa]

Hi @Baumgartner Restoration. Just to mention that there's probably an audio issue during the sequence starting at 21:50, the sound of the voice-over is too low (or the sound of the hammer too high) it prevents us (at least me, on headphones) from clearly hearing the words. For future videos, thought it might help. Thank you for your work.

[@onyxfrench-king611]

Boost for the algorithm so that he hopefully sees it. I think a lot of the sound mixing on this video was a little off 😅

[@davidlylejones]

Yeah normally there would be classical music during the cleaning process. Instead it was basically silent and lots of squeaking from the videos actual audio sped up.

[@markmiles1316]

I thought it sounded like mice eating the painting during the cleaning. I miss your usual excellent music choices. Spectacular results, however...

[@mega-byte]

Just boosting for algo too. Think some audio issues too. Stunning work never the less

[@NiaJustNia]

Glad somebody raised the issue!

[@LeannaRuthJensen]

I have been hoping you would do a "thick" one, because it's how I paint. I often wondered if it was possible to preserve the motion and shape of this type of painting. Now I know. It can be done and quite well!

[@Shewhiz99]

It reminded me of when Dorothy opens her gray door and then to see Oz and all the colours!

[@auroraasleep]

I think my favorite thing about your channel is that I really get to take time and enjoy paintings that I'd never otherwise get to see, in a way that I rarely look at paintings on my own. I like her work.

[@labarbarachase122]

Wow...Omg...it was so dirty. THE difference is night and day. I love art and I love your vlogs.

[@natalieieie]

Impressionism holds such a special place in my heart and seeing this painting and all it's colours being resuscitated felt like a dream.

[@ramenren4137]

I don't know what it is, but as an artist, these videos give me a little peace. Just to know someone cares enough to give these artists so much respect, no matter how famous or important the artist or the work is.

[@phlutegirl]

What a fun piece! It was my baby’s first Baumgartner video as an outside baby. I’m looking forward to watching many more with her as she grows up! Loved the bonus Kit and puppy shot, too!

[@yessanknow302]

where?

[@plork71]

@@yessanknow302 At 25:55 you can see them

[@heidibaltom8138]

Holy moly I didnt even know there was houses and water in the background until it got cleaned. I knew it would be bright but that was a massive change. You dont realise what dirt can do to a piece untill its cleaned

[@beatriceojea]

this was one of the most awe-inducing cleaning reveals on the channel... it was also nice to know there's still a puppy in the studio

[@cityofillustrations]

The way i gasped at the difference in colour when Julian first started cleaning the sky, the colours are stunning

[@angelmessenger8240]

Sounds like tweety birds during the cleaning process in the audio lols. Stunning transformation.

[@_OkKen_]

Thought it was just the voices in my head at first… 😅

[@KSignalEingang]

A cameo by Paul Klee's "Twittering Machine" perhaps ..

[@isabellerose6760]

To me it sounds like two mice having a very heated debate XD Im surprised that he didn’t use any music for the cleaning though.

[@caittails]

@@isabellerose6760 I feel like he probably forgot to do something in the editing process. 😂

[@unknownwake]

Oh thank god i thought i was going crazy. Never thought I'd miss the romanticism piano music.

[@Maatjuhhh]

What happened with it? Did it get thrown through the trenches of a war? Damn. I didn't expect it to come alive so much. One of the restorations where it was totally warranted. Beautiful!

[@dooomswear303]

From the screen to ring to the pen to the king

[@nicolasserradilha6238]

Kkkkkkk😂

[@Ronkeyroo]

Fantastic…and for those of us with kids now in their early 20’s, we are singing “Into The Thick Of It” by the Backyardigans…damn ear worm!

[@Kadarro85]

25:56 Kitt and a dogo cameo ❤

[@Tim8mit]

I swear that painting was hung over a fire place....boy was it dirty.....fabulous work as usual

[@red.aries1444]

When Julian puts out a new video the viewers feel relief - this time Julian feels a real relief on his table with all it's heights and depths on it's surface...

[@joeb4142]

Three dimensional instead of two!

[@SearTrip]

Have to admit, when the video started, it was the painting I was least interested in of all the paintings I’ve seen him work on. After the cleaning sequence, I found it to be the most spectacular transformation I have yet seen.

[@nataliegath395]

I couldnt even see the little houses in the original pre-cleaning state! It looks so much better now, amazing.

[@joeb4142]

Your work repairing extremely damaged paintings is fascinating to watch. But it was fun to see your method of cleaning a painting with heavy impasto and your different technique for strip lining the tacking edges.

[@mofolk8896]

This went from funeral to birthday party! What a light, bright, joyful painting you have brought back🎉

[@rebeccalarson1511]

My favorite part is when you tape up the hot table. Something about the noise and the way you cut it. Just wonderful.

[@graemetimoney7002]

Seeing those beautifully vibrant colours emerge from under over a century's worth of grime was a real eye opener. A wonderful conservation, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@lorassorkin]

I really enjoyed watching the spectacular cleaning reveal without music or speaking over it.

[@Squish_Squash]

I didn't realize just how dirty that painting was until it started being cleaned. It immediately went from "just nice" to STUNNING- I didn't even realize there was a little town behind the trees until it was being cleaned because it was too dirty for me to see the details. It really is beautiful, I'm so glad it was restored properly.

[@iblong9505]

One of the best transformations by BR of 2023!

[@Skirt553]

This is the sort of restoration I adore. Seeing a beautiful painting literally come back to life and full vibrancy, and getting to learn something about the artist as well!

[@fluffelbunz]

This piece has such a strong impact when you see it fully cleaned! On top of that, the mice being murdered in the background during the cleaning process gave the piece a perfect ambience of tranquility.

[@roseofazure]

I think this is one of my top three favorites of the restoration/conservation videos you've done. I am legit envious of your client, as they will get to see its beauty in-person. Watching the colors reappear as you cleaned the painting, and seeing the textures appear from the different angles and lighting you've used was amazing. I feel like I get not just an appreciation of the work of the artist, you (the conservator), but also an education of art in some sense. Thank you.

[@26beegee]

The most dramatic cleaning I have ever seen you do. A dull lifeless painting returned to a vibrant colorful life! Beautiful!

[@beckywebb1916]

This is probably the most stunning transformation so far! You brought the painting back to life.

[@bevgordon7619]

From the colours of lumpy porridge and drab garden cuttings to a mosaic made with beautiful poly-colourfull dapples, daubs, and streaks: Transformative! as allways, dear favourite Masrer Restorer Julian!

[@yvonnemccarthy4957]

I had no idea there were houses until the cleaning. Simply stunning colors!

[@Isabella-nh5dm]

The owners must be so happy to see their beautiful painting.

[@judyburrows1289]

Wow! What a difference. The current owner is very lucky to have such a treasure - and lucky to have had you restore it.

[@suzisaintjames]

17:00 Truth is, with this type of heat activated adhesive more is not better. You need to follow the manufacturer's instructions, especially regarding time and temperature. Too much of either will cause the adhesive breakdown and become inert (not sticky) and there's nothing you can do it bring it back. You have to start over. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷

[@kjmav10135]

WOWWW!!!! What a transformation!! Night and Day. I am so amazed at those brilliant colors hiding under the filth. I really appreciate this artist’s use of color, and, to look at it at the beginning, I would never, ever have even seen it.

[@julielevesque1675]

I was unimpressed until you revealedall that amazing color. Not only did you reveal the color and the wonderfull brushstrokes, but the composition which couldn't even be seen before! That was luscious!

[@matthew6466]

I gasped when you first pulled the swab away and I saw the bright color

[@andreadimartino125]

I have watched most of your episodes, however, I find this to be my absolute favorite.

[@ellasmommy9278]

I knew from the thumbnail this would be amazing, but watching the dirt being removed is astonishing. This painting is so vibrant!

[@TsurenaiYoru]

The second I saw all of the texture in the paint from the artist brush strokes I started to get worried but then I remembered that you are Baumgartner Restoration and you can handle anything an artist throws your way

[@anna9072]

Wonderful. It was delightful to see those little houses emerging from the grungy fog. Thank you!

[@caittails]

The cleaning section felt like Ryan and Shane doing a spirit box session. 😂 iykyk

[@robinhollow4ever]

That was an astouding transformation, thank you. I did miss the classical music soundtrack that sometimes plays during your cleaning. That would have been a lovely addition to such a triumphant cleaning. 😺

[@EonPrince]

i can truly only hope that one day someone treats one of my paintings with this level of love and care

[@TheHamAndEggsGreen]

Julian does so much weird stuff in this video that he doesnt normally do. It was really interesting to see him tackle normal problems in different ways. Also, this is by far the most beautiful painting he's worked on IMO.

[@feralbluee]

I can’t wait to see how the cleaning turns out. Oh my god, just at those colors!!! 🌹🌼🪷🌿 How dirty that poor painting was.

[@jodylarson4697]

What an amazing transformation! Glorious colors, hidden away! Wonderful work, Julian. I did miss having music as you cleaned, though.

[@presley5438]

I paint very textured and thickly on my canvases so its good to know it can actually be conserved in the future if they are ever worth conserving.

[@jenniferdnoseworthy2348]

I’m always amazed that the paint doesn’t come off when you clean the paintings. I love watching you fix or patch paintings. Beautiful job, as always ⭐️

[@TheGrifter247]

DID THEY STORE IT OUTSIDE??? Brilliant work Julian!

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

That cleaning really made an impression! I believe it takes the cake!

[@redraven4177]

This cleaning took that village from being a gethho to a fantasy of light and color. Thank you. Always enjoy watching you work. The best part is the learning.

[@lesleysmith5623]

Probably one of your best transformations. What a ‘before’ and ‘after’ contrast.

[@helenshepard485]

My goodness. How did this get so dirty Bless Julian's patience! I'm so pleased the edges were saved.

[@dianegraydon1143]

Wow...wow....this was spectacular ....I LOVED seeing the brush strokes of the artist...your filming showing us your work was perfect... A truly spectacular painting...

[@iimoreno29]

Holy Moly! I have never been so stunned by the aftermath of a cleaning. Really impressive.

[@TheAwakeningangel]

Just WOW I did think mmm dont like this painting very much, but OMG when you had it all cleaned I was oh I love it. It is wonderful that in its journey through time it landed with you as you have given this wonderful piece a new journey to be loved all over again. Hugs and a very Merry Christmas to you and Family. xxx Dede

[@dlsdyer9071]

What a surprise seeing that colorful village appear!!!!

[@Jacobthejewela]

It's amazing that sometimes the conservation of a painting takes more work than painting it in the first place. I can't find words to describe how incredible your work is.

[@yessanknow302]

try harder

[@joeb4142]

@@yessanknow302😝

[@KayInMaine]

This painting is a good example as to why I am a proponent in cleaning these paintings, because we get to see what the artist wanted us to see! Such a beautiful painting now! When the artist stepped away from her painting, I bet it looked just like this: bright and beautiful.

[@KayInMaine]

And thank you Julian for letting us watch the entire cleaning of this gorgeous painting!

[@michelleh9685]

The transformation is spectacular on this restoration, like night & day once cleaned! Well done on another victorious restoration

[@NadiaCBorba]

I didn't even noticed there were houses in the painting before the cleaning! 😯

[@Tonyblack261]

Stunning restoration! The difference after cleaning made a huge difference.

[@tonyhoward1735]

I was sooo surpriised to see the buildings after you cleaned the area they were in...ammazinnng

[@sandrahunter1960]

Oh wow my favorite painting you've done so far reminds me of a Von Gogh Starry Night absolutely beautiful. Love your videos ❤

[@Chrissileinen]

The fog lifted, and the sun broke through the clouds and lit up the landscape and the houses of the little village… I loved your work on this one!

[@GrandmaLoves2Scuba]

This change is so profound! EDIT: This is one of my favorite paintings you've worked on. I am in love with the colors and movement ❤

[@Rovinman]

WOW again. What started out like a GLOOMY forest scene, blossomed into a lovely Spring / Summer scene. Brilliant !

[@CaptHunt]

IM IN THE THCK OF IT EVERYBODY KNOWS 🔥🔥🔥💀💀💀💀🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@neiliabaxter3721]

WOW, WOW, WOW......That's allI I can say! So beautiful!

[@watchmedo635]

Wow! You brought it completely back to life. Stunning work as always!

[@avannasay97]

Love it! The little squeaks and such while youre cleaning the painting had me so confused though. HahahHa. I was walking around the hosue trying to figure out where the noise came from!

[@detectivemittons9020]

This was really fun, it's neat how the techniques are always exactly the same just with a creative flip. And of course your patience is always inspiring

[@tonibrimer22]

I’ve wanted a painting with a heavy impasto for the entire five or so years I’ve been watching you, Julian, and this definitely did NOT disappoint! Such a beautiful painting, restored back to beauty by the hands of a master. Thank you for the good work!

[@christianavance9124]

I've always wondered how to clean this style of painting. I always thought most methods would either damage the paint, not be effective, of get stuck on ridges of paint and make it worse.

[@scottantonucci]

Sometimes, when I'm having the worst day, I notice Baumgartner has a new video, and suddenly, all is right with the world. I'm learning to take this life one cotton swab at a time. Thank you!

[@harkinsclark1417]

I've been waiting for the restoration of one of these for years😊

[@Edengar86]

Wow, i didn't expect those colorful little houses, it's really pretty! ...I had a big, exhausting day and on my bus ride home, it's just really wonderful to watch this, really ❤