How Oil Paintings Are Professionally Restored | Refurbished

[@nessai00]

Another Baumgartner fan here but I definitely think we should get MORE restoration videos on youtube. I would watch them all like crazy.

[@claudiadeuchars4814]

Totally agree with you 👍 💯

[@hi-uw4gi]

me too.

[@juliazw4086]

I don't know if anyone would be interested but on Khan academy there is whole "chapter" about restoration in subject art history. It's one youtube video per lesson but from there you can find more art channels with more restoration. Aaaaaand it's for free and you don't even need an account

[@aliceaiken3162]

I would like to see more.

[@marinhotavora7950]

Hello, if you like restoration videos. Maybe you will like a Channel by the name, Figueiredo art restoration,, I hoppe you enjoy it. Take care

[@smruthipradeep1941]

When you're a hard core fan of Baumgartner restoration and you know exactly what she is doing... She did an amazing job by the way...

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Katsu paper...just saying and of course I guess all conservators talk smack about the last guy, worse than the NBA

[@a3kid]

I don't agree, average compared

[@grammyyelog]

Baumgartner is like a modern day sophistication of the art restoration industry. Stripping all the fancy studio equipment, cinematic framing of the footages and the drama of Julian's voice over, its just Sara Drew's same work. both are absolutely intensive and impressive indeed.

[@brett8460]

You can tell she was inspired by him. 🤗

[@PENGthing123]

Washikozo

[@faizahlubaba1645]

SHE USED BELGIAN LINEN AND KEPT THE CANVAS LINING INTACT! SHE'S MY FAVOURITE 🤩

[@sinlokemp]

Baumgartner fan 👍🏼

[@ozy7777]

Shirk! Art is haram Faizah lubaba

[@faizahlubaba1645]

@@ozy7777 then why are you watching it lol🤣

[@lucypeirce1107]

Ha ha apart from the guy doing the patches with one big square. I was like ‘ick, Julian would have traced that hole and cut out a tiny patch to fit just the hole’.

[@kishascape]

Her voice is absolutely terrible and only made more annoying by the low quality audio. Insider needs to get it together, either learn how to do a "tape sync" like every other publication or just don't bother.

[@anyashenoy756]

I wonder how terrifying it is to hear her say "oops"

[@anyashenoy756]

@Rex S. That's true lol

[@AussieInDistortedworld]

Lol

[@deznuey1327]

Not terrifying if they fix the damage. Since they restored it

[@anyashenoy756]

@@deznuey1327 yeah it’s just a joke, I’m sure they can fix their mistakes.

[@deznuey1327]

@@anyashenoy756 yes i know its a joke. i'm just being a smartass. :))

[@em_c1484]

As a long term Baumgartner fan - she did a fab job! She needs a heat table though, itd probably make their job easier

[@bennyboiart7781]

Ayo, a fellow "Baumy" fan!

[@ricardoarguelles6706]

literally same here, also a new mic is needed asap xd, much love lads

[@LLivLLaffLLuv]

Yeah I came here to compare her to Julian

[@iskah8551]

Omg! Im glad im not the only person who watched to compare to Julian.

[@TieDyedWaves58]

This was my exact thoughts too, I'm glad I wasn't the only one hahaha

[@cakeordeath7810]

Me: sees them using tacks *Julian approves*

[@amazinggrace5692]

Yeah but they reused the old rusty tacks which add no value instead of new rustproof ones. No wonder they didn’t used spit technique! 💕🐝

[@crystalfox8520]

@@amazinggrace5692 they did a great job, and those nails probably weren't as rusty as you are thinking if this professional put them back in.

[@jules2708]

Ayy thats my name u stole it give it back

[@sophjie9048]

@@jules2708 what

[@sofhispalis]

Me too

[@quickart19]

fan of Baumgartner Restoration here, just looking at the comments. LOL

[@ragnes18]

me too lol

[@kathrynfaltinson6260]

Me too!

[@nhf]

Same here.

[@Pr2jay]

me too!

[@LordCLecter]

Same here 🤣🤣🤣

[@sakshamwithagarwal]

Restorer in 2120 - "This painting was restored by some other restorers, and they for some reason decided to use water based putty, which is odd considering that now we use nano-particles to let the painting heal itself"

[@kgun30]

hahaha i was thinking this. beautiful work but to poop on the previous restorer so much was silly. they have heat activated linen patches lmao.

[@Sajuuk]

Nanotech is the future!

[@terryberry8776]

Beautiful work; excellent detailed process and narration!

[@GraceWhip]

I wish there was a way for the artists to know how hundreds of years after their death, their works of art are still being cared for and restored to their original vision.

[@michaelpennington6935]

Ouiji board?

[@apricotprincess1040]

BAHAHAH the fact that all of us are baumgartner fans is hilarious. hi squad :)

[@cecerva]

Hi-

[@Tookatto]

Baum- what fans?

[@godislovedayany5098]

@@Tookatto legit about to comment the same thing

[@marianacavalcante6348]

OMMMG HAI GUYS LOOOOL

[@apricotprincess1040]

@@Tookatto he has a really popular art restoration youtube channel. just look up baumgartner restoration

[@mercidee1977]

I'm always so amazed at how much the original varnishes can darken and yellow with time. You don't realize how much of the detail has been lost until it's gone through a restoration process like this.

[@coocaa9091]

She is a PROFESSIONAL. Seeing comments compering her work to anyone makes me feel ..... Pretty sure she knows her work and stuff. Lots of love for the conservator❣️❣️❣️

[@nelledgeispower]

People are suddenly experts saying one is better than the other. Tbh, some of the comments here are a little disrespectful to the studio in the video.

[@kaepiper]

right lmfao it feels a little weird to see those kinds of comments. like ppl have different techniques. just bc hers might be different than what you’ve seen doesn’t mean it’s wrong 😭

[@estefvf]

The comment that I was looking for!

[@josesegura2090]

I restored an original Rembrandt drawing with about two inches of damaged surface, seen the end result and the client's approval is truly rewarding to say the least, thanks for the video brought back memories of adrenaline running moments, you have a beautiful studio and a great team! Congratulations!

[@ILik3PH0T0]

None of us will ever see or care. there was another comment about someone who restores and what they cared about is what the customer wanted. focus on that rather than youtubers

[@josesegura2090]

@@ILik3PH0T0 I've been plundering the intent of your reply but failed to see or understand the meaning of such comment, sorry! Am not the dullest tool in the shed.

[@callie9535]

i love how she's telling us what she's doing like a we're going to do it ourselves

[@Noise_floorxx]

I have no idea about art but im sitting here like, oh maybe i could do this lol. Talk about delusion

[@aynain1810]

@@Noise_floorxx 😂mood

[@chiahuei]

@@Noise_floorxx 😂😂😂

[@itsalwaysabetterdaywith1002]

Conservator: focuses on preserving the original artwork Restoration: restoring a piece back to its original form and function

[@learnmandarin-english-baha2769]

The patience, detailing and the skill.. And considering the pressure of being an invaluable art piece, the calm. She is incredible. Hope my child grow up well like her.

[@technobladessteeringwheel482]

Im not a Buamgartner fan, I just got this recommended.

Same, I’m like “what?”

[@Chas3Th3W1nd]

Sameee

[@Solphuruz]

THE BLADE

[@Chas3Th3W1nd]

@@Solphuruz THE STEERING WHEEL

[@theincarnateofkurro]

@@Chas3Th3W1nd *THE BLOOD GOD*

[@eurasiaacaci.-110]

This video is basically made for roasting the previous restorer

[@I_AM_HYDRAA]

what other ones especially julian bc that is the whole video

[@pumkinpatchwork]

the previous restorer didn’t do anything wrong though? just a different technique (unless I’m thinking of a different video)

[@vajrithaburgu8793]

True haha

[@PDD555]

@@pumkinpatchwork i think they mean the previous restorer of this painting that made some mistakes

[@Rustyrailhead]

Think in the years since the last restoration materials and chemicals have changed for the better.

[@Ck-ce5xh]

one thing i love about restoration is the dedication to restoring the frame along with the painting whenever possible

[@aaronlevy6054]

Impressive, what an outstanding amount of skill required. I wonder what means will be taken to preserve this generations defining artists a hundred years from now?

[@kristenfader2088]

I just used the same sponge for dry cleaning a sampler piece at my museum :) its crazy how much grime it can pick up!

[@shaohtsai]

Jeez, I hate that there are people out there who keep calling themselves Baumgartner fans and keep comparing people to him in every single restoration/conservation video. It's exhausting and frankly quite tacky. The majority of us are not professionals in the field, and the little we know has been filtered through the lens of that one man. The methods he uses are neither unique to him, nor are they infallible. I don't understand how people can consider him so precious to the point of basically badgering everyone else with his name! The same way, I can't understand those who come to disparage him and his reputation. Criticism aside, some people just keep throwing shade and not stating facts as to why he's not well-regarded. Don't just dish it out, bring out the receipts. At the end of the day, his work is fully reversible.

[@cindyknudson2715]

Amen

[@THE_VOID_14]

It always amazes me how filthy these old paintings are and how clean they look after they are restored

[@kineticnoetic]

Sara the conservator: I use a small tacking iron to iron down the edges. Baumgartner fan: So you don't have a heated vacuum table.... hmmm. But really they did an excellent job.

[@crodo123]

they need to get that table. the canvas is not flat, you can see the light bending in awkward ways.

[@minhangvo8917]

I want to thank you all, the Baumgartner's fan that commented on this video, for introducing me to such a genious content creator. His calmness really get to me quick. Thank you so much

[@crozraven]

The potrait painting looks like Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister GOT)

[@michael-ll3mi]

I was about to say. Thought I'd check comments first 🤔. I too, can see Charles Dance similarity

[@krazytroutcatcher]

And I couldn’t remember the name of the actor, of whom the portrait bears a similarity. Thank you.

[@brigittejoan7139]

Exactly 😂

[@feralbluee]

Having watched Julian (Baumgartner), i was able to interpret what she was doing in much more depth and also notice differences in approach. they did an incredible job of restoration, on both that beautiful frame and the impressive portrait, which is truly captivating. i would have liked to see much more of the retouching, which is invisible to the eye - so well painted. thank you much. 🌷🌱

[@epigramvlogs2417]

Lovely.. So beautifully fixed and explained in detail.

[@christineingram55]

Beautiful work and the painting looks amazing without any weird over painting or any other strange things going one.Great Job .

[@AnonYmous-in5wr]

It's amazing how this was done...I've always wondered how you restore old paintings like that...the work looks meticulous...but you can tell it's well worth the effort by the finished product...

[@blotchilim1980]

I'm glad that this profession has got more exposure! It is amazing how to restore one painting, there are SO MANY things to be done. And it is amazing they have a whole TEAM to do this ❤️ it shows that every single aspect is handled by a professional ❤️ Old paintings are really amazing

[@si7273]

I feel so relaxed watching this. All the gentle movements.

[@lis4394]

Just a Baumgartner fan here and I have no qualifications to say this but she did a great job :) but ngl, I’ve never appreciated Julian’s microphone this much before

[@AlanWasTaken_]

Can’t wait until somebody restores this again in 125 years

[@Casuallyartisticaviator]

Art Insider: *Posts this video* Baumgartner Restoration fans: MY TIME HAS COME ✨

[@davidt4683]

I love watching these restoration videos. It is a meaningful job and I am so admire of their works.

[@KP-nx8lo]

What most people don’t think about is these conservators are extremely talented artists in their own right but chose to restore others work instead of creating their own! These people are artists, scientists, chemist and historians all rolled into one!

[@ericamanda01]

I always find these restoration videos so interesting and satisfying. But for love of god, turn your phone off if you're going to do voiceover again.

[@عصامتاجالدين-ك3ص]

Hello good evening, how are you, my dear

[@fredhoy6697]

As a collector of porcelain and terra cotta figurines who sometimes needs restoration services, I find this fascinating. Obviously not the same techniques or technology, but still attention to detail and expertise. Thanks for sharing.

[@amazinggrace5692]

Started out sounding like she came from the same as Baungartner and the narration was almost exactly what he says. I thought she did well, but was less than please by the owner’s work. The frame looked fab and the retouching was great. 💕🐝

[@nightangel972000]

I do not have the patience for this job. God bless you guys for all your hard work!

[@estefvf]

The Baumgartner fandom can be pretty toxic sometimes! As an art conservator myself, I find some of this comments so funny just for the fact that most of them come from people that watched a couple of videos and now they act like pros.

[@PhiKapLad]

I think much of it comes from not realizing how many ways there are to skin a cat so to speak. In addition, many professionals have certain preferences on how they do things and this causes then to create a false dichotomy between right and wrong. People need to realize that the process of conserving anything is unique to each item and the demands/expectations of the client.

[@marmalitemayo2978]

Honestly true. Question, genuinely what do you think of Baumgartner's conservation methods? Is he doing a fine job? The end results looks fine for me but I'm not a conservator so idk how to asses his methods.

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

This combination of craft, skill, and talent is perfect for my meticulous, perfectionist soul. I am in school for accounting precisely because of these characteristics.

[@jellyfishlotusdream]

I always find it interesting to look at stuff like this.

[@aluckyman9308]

I love how they did the before and after reveal at the end of the video. I wish more videos with do the same. thank you for this!

[@longobardilounge8238]

In school I loved art history. ( Graphic designer) But they never discussed restoration. This is interesting stuff

[@AlexanderVilone]

No matter what is done in these other restorations I will always have the baumgartner institute as my place of reference. They did a great job.

[@Kirio666]

Restoring honor of the painting and honoring the artist, mad respect.

[@Sometimes_Always]

I'm a student of the Baumgartner School of KZbin Restorationists. I approve of this restoration..!

[@aldrindomingues4817]

The doctor of old paintings.. what a tough job❤️

[@LC-bb6jd]

I enjoy the restoration videos. They relax me into a lovely sleep. I do appreciate the skills and talents of the professionals.

[@chronoboat5533]

Yes I love Baumgartners work!! Ya'll (that's Texan for all of you) did a good job....

[@ZataMachi]

That's like a brand new painting! I'm so fascinated by these techniques, and it's lovely to see the use of old, sturdy tools :)

[@amicosayshi865]

Literally came here expecting a bunch of people from Baumgartner Restorations and I was not disappointed. You made Julian proud with this one :)

[@crunchybones3165]

imagine making a painting that is taken care of decades later so lovingly like this the dream of every painter lol

[@gretagivens513]

Her: We do this to remove all oily substances on the canvas. Me: Isn’t this an oil painting? 👁👄👁

[@callumcartini]

The actual painting was protected under varnish

[@harakirigfx]

who is baumgartner and why is everyone talking about him

[@balikis]

it's a KZbin channel name, the creator (Julian) posts art conservation videos just like this in his channel.

[@cindzz47]

I miss Julian’s paint palette....and his varnish application 😳

[@tiffanyholman4028]

All the ironing that's done by hand when a hot table isn't used is a lot. There's so much more work. These people are amazingly patient.

[@robdobson5056]

Amazing work...unfortunately they have to “change” the original a bit because of age...but the results are incredible

[@charliepea]

They must've really keen eyes to do all those work. They've got a crazy amount of patience.

[@titotobing4427]

They have like 5 people on 1 painting yet in Baumgartner, there's only 1 people doing all the stuff.. They're doing a very nice job tough 👏👏👏

[@nostalium]

And I suspect he films himself too, LOL.

[@pastelpinkanimations287]

HOW IS NO ONE COMENTING ON THE FACT THT SHE IS TEDIOUSLY DOTTING PAINT ON EVERY LITTLE WHITE SPECK ON THAT THING, WATCHING HER FACE SUCH A PAINFUL TASK HURTS, LADY HOW DO DO THAT FOR A LIVING, HOW ARE YOU STILL SANE!!!

[@catherinebartley3574]

Just purchased a painting by Curt Meyer-Eberhardt and a painting by Harry Craig Smith, through an auction. Both paintings are exciting by these notable artists. They both need cleaning and some restoration on the Smith painting. Very excited about learning more about art restoration. Thanks for the video.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

This is so cool! I've always wondered how oil paintings are restored. I like all aspects of art, I've been sketching, drawing, and painting since I was just a few years old.

[@eldanijel]

If I wasn't a pharmacist, I would definitely do something with my hands; wood, jewelry, restorations... Maybe I will have my own little workshop of some kind, for fun. :)

[@Amanda---]

WOW. I just sit here all day.

[@albertocabezas282]

A restoring to a Lance Henriksen (the actor) portrait... what a discovery! Great work indeed.

[@lv21987]

Fascinating - I hope more restorations are filmed from the Center Art Studio.

[@fintan3563]

As I watch anyone else’s painting restoration I think: “I wonder if Julian Baumgartner would do it this way?” 😝

[@whereisthatbustlingmarketp4227]

Another, other Fan of Baumgartner Restoration here, I've seen them restore so many paintings, it really is amazing! I wish there were MORE restoration videos so I could WATCH them!

[@inisipisTV]

Insert Baumgartner comment here... Srly, she did a good job.

[@suryakantapattanaik01]

Satisfying to watch the difference in the restored painting...

[@belkat5666]

I honestly really don't know alot about this but it is so cool and satisfying

[@margueriteamer4083]

Julian never uses a sponge...

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

Beautiful work.

[@supavikishgirl]

baumgartner fans are so nice im so proud of us

[@crystalfox8520]

Lol some of them seem to be misbehaving and have to go into the time out corner. Seriously guys stop insulting her work, she did great.

[@bee1913]

Can y'all appreciate her talent instead of endlessly comparing her to another

[@lisap.1826]

This was surprisingly relaxing to watch.

[@_EDDE_]

Beautiful work!!! But hey... I didn't know Lord Tywin Lannister wore a tux 😂

[@mylo9753]

The freaking email notifications 😂💀💀

[@m.p.877]

Just a thought, how restoration is handled different in the different arts: I'm studying architecture in Germany, and when restoring an old building a lot of the times it is actually forbidden to restore it the way, it was before. Instead it is mandatory to repair the building with elements that can clearly be distinguished from what is left from the original ones. It is done so everyone can see what is new and what is actually original. For example if a brick building was partly destroyed by an explosion, you wouldn't repair the destroyed parts with brick, but instead use wood for example. With that in mind I kinda want to see an old oil painting be restored in a way, how it would be done in Architecture. Just replace the damaged parts with a completely different artstyle.

[@CancerCleric]

This was so enjoyable and interesting. I would watch a whole show like this.

[@ziamielblogs5296]

i am a huge fan of baumgartner restoration...listening and watching baumgartner makes me more relax...

[@YouKnowImOnMyPeriodYah]

I’m stuck in a binge watch of painting restorations-

[@mumtahanadider7958]

Everyone: taking about Baumgartner Me: .....who is bamgurt... bamgurt? Notice: I am not criticizing anyone. I just don't know. If u know please tell me

[@jimenaroldan549]

Baumgartner restoration is a channel run by this guy named Julien. He is an art restorator based in the US. His videos are AMAZING. You should look him up :D

[@mumtahanadider7958]

@@jimenaroldan549 thanks, I'll looks it up.😊

[@OngoGablogian185]

I feel like this would be my dream job. Wish I knew how to get into it when I was younger.

[@Nogi520]

Lol imagine the previous restorer watching this. Hearing her say how bad of a job he/she did every 10 minutes. Im sure he/she gave her a thumbs down for that 😂 😂 😂

[@L_Maris]

lmao yeah

[@CraigUntlNytTym]

I have always thought "why were portraits almost always painted with a black background" I'm really now that's just dirt.

[@thegoodgeneral]

I really hate when people record Zoom/Skype calls for videos. It sounds incredibly awful. Get them to record the footage on their computer and send it over.

[@Egress__9]

This is so satisfying to watch. It calms me down.

[@andyleearts785]

I don't know why, but why are Conservators always giving their predecessor the fault of something being "wrong"? I am no expert, but every video i have seen so far there was this problem.

[@onigireee]

Pretty sure that the people who conserved the Mona Lisa, or any Boticelli probably said the same thing too. Every decade, new, more sustainable methods of conservation are found and newer conservators find the old work obsolete and wrong! 😅 Ofc, you can't discount that plain bad conservation also put the painting in their hands years before it should have needed it.

[@5663828489]

Amazing and well done!! I wiag you showed more of the actual work on it.

[@shifatara9176]

When you're early and don't know what to comment:......

[@popculturecommentary1192]

Goodness. The subject of the painting looks like Tywin Lannister 😂

[@brolim.]

so satisfying seeing the before and after

[@gokuljosh1186]

Wow

[@tkdlover19]

That mail notification going off in the background is driving me nuts.

[@nelekip6980]

hii Baumgartner squad:)) I love that we all are here from Julian💕

[@gene1395]

All I can say throughout the whole video is Wow it give my OC mind peace