Oil Painting Facial Reconstruction - Lifting The Veil

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With half of her face missing it's almost impossible to see the young woman as anything other than damaged, broken and perhaps too far gone for repair. Through the process of conservation and restoration we're able to undo that damage, return her to a proud state, enable the artist's vision to reign; work that results in lifting the veil.
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[@86fifty]

Oooh, very smart idea, to have the client record a bit of audio explaining the background of this piece! Totally understandable that most people are not gonna wanna be on camera (I know I wouldn't), but recording a voice clip is a great middle-ground choice! I hope this can be done again in future vids!

[@sugandspice9397]

I agree, I really liked hearing a bit of backstory directly from the client. You can tell how much it meant to him

[@fancydeer]

I really like hearing the background of the paintings but hearing it from the client just gave it something extra.

[@FlowersInHisHair]

So nice to hear the client appreciating the result!

[@TwinIonEngines]

It is said that a person has two deaths. Once when they pass away, and again when the last person to remember them is also gone. Thank you for continuing to ensure that, while these people have gone from this world, they continue to live on in our memories and thoughts, and through the appreciation of what they left behind, now preserved to be remembered for decades to come at least. I know it may sound cliché or downright embarrassing, but it brings me immense, emotionally charged, joy knowing these people won't be lost to time yet. Like tears in the rain.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I’ve always heard it slightly different. “Your first death is the day your body dies and your second death is the last time someone says your name.” For that reason, if you find yourself in a cemetery, it’s good to speak the names on the stones as you go by.❤️🐝🤗

[@CarolynMcPherson-r3z]

If you create a work of art, or write a poem, short story or book--those are other ways to achieve immortality. And what about being a teacher?

[@pyroanimus]

Perfect timing 😃 It's 12:01 (midnight) here, just in time to watch as I fall asleep (then rewatch anything I miss in the morning) 😊 Also wow I had the first comment!

[@TheYakousei]

You said it :D

[@plumbum8284]

Yooo same here

[@marwanmohammad7863]

This is so me rn

[@HenrietteAndersen26]

I know, his voice is SO soothing 😁👍

[@colleenmahony8803]

I started watching Julian's videos while winding down after working the PM (3-11:30) shift. I would get home around 1AM, when everyone else was asleep, and I needed something mellow to relax to. Now, Julian's voice is like Valium to me 😂. I OFTEN have to rewatch the last half of the videos!❤️

[@Skirt553]

I love how even up close, you can't see the damage once it's been retouched. That's the mark of a true expert.

[@blakjak6]

I'm just kind of a blue-collar barbarian so i've got a generally dull eye limited to "O that's nice 8]" when it comes to fine art, wine, music, etc, but as craftsman, i feel so much joy seeing the intricacy of the restoral. At face value, the piece is usually lost on me, but i can deeply resonate with the sadness of a broken thing, the zen of the work to repair, and the joy of seeing it fixed. your videos have been the vehicle that actually helps me appreciate paintings that i would otherwise look right past, thank you so much.

[@jdb101585]

Self awareness is great, but don't limit yourself! Learning the "whys" that exist within an artwork's creation promotes understanding and improving the "whys" that exist in so many other aspects of one's own life.

[@Koffeinsuechtigi]

This sounds to me like this is a life long dream coming true for this client, I can imagine them looking at the painting in the barn as a kid, liking it and wondering what it would look like if it was complete, then, when circumstances led to it, the painting moved from the barn to them, but the dream remained.. Now they had the financial stability and situation that allowed them to give the painting to someone who would be able to fulfill that long-held dream. It's amazing work that in contexts like these is about so much more than "just" restoring a painting...

[@phyllisstrider2998]

When the client thanked you at the end, I teared up. I just love your videos and can hardly wait for the next one to show up. Thank you for sharing.

[@margaretr5701]

Yes, and I've read two comments here, made by the client.

[@ceciliakeller957]

wanted to say thank you - I started a collections internship today and Julien was one of the first people to get me interested in the more "backstage" aspects of art and museum work. I'm so so excited to, all this time later, start working in this wonderful little world!

[@milorbilly]

The retouching is my favourite part since it feels like we're witnessing the painting travelling back in time to look like how it did in the past.

[@tayrou7395]

Hearing the client story really makes this so much more special

[@lorriedmussett4692]

Your addition of the owner at the start and end of this was awesome! If we had just a few more people this happy whether as an owner, viewer or conservator , we'll our world would be a much MUCH happier place. Thx you Julian and the owner for sharing this with us!

[@treytrip8]

I'm the owner and lending my voice was nerve-wracking! BUT, my words are heart-felt and my reaction is in real-time. As soon as I saw her, I recorded! :)

[@dancooperish]

I wonder if it's possible to watch these in reverse, to see Julian carefully and painstakingly ruin a beautiful painting.

[@PETEOU812]

It’s almost like you went back in time and prevented the damage from happening. You’re truly an artist at what you do.

[@Bruuner]

I love that you included the client intro and reaction! So many times I’ve wondered what the client thought when all was said and done.

[@TheArmase]

I absolutely love hearing from the owners. Some of these works of art are like another child to some of these owners. Great to see someone's love get renewed. Will be waiting for your next one!

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

The quality of your documentary making improves with every episode, Julian! I love the addition of the voice notes from the owner to bookend the video - hearing the emotional impact of your work on them in their response is a perfect ending! I also love the editing styles - jump cuts when you are arranging your cleaning supplies really hit that 'tooling up' moment in action films when you're about to start work! The soft wipes from the start to the final product are always my cue to applaud your excellent efforts :D

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

I always love to hear the clients' comment before and after, that makes it even more satisfying, as we already know your magic , Julian, and still love to watch it, it still makes it a nice addition to the results!

[@nims1939]

I loved that the owner gave us background story of the painting and how they reacted to being restored. I hope you can have more owners do this. It make the painting change from paint on canvas to something that is real. if that makes senses. ❤

[@lightninghmmbug6232]

Half past 3 here in England. Perfect timing to watch with a cup of tea and the rare afternoon sun 🌞

[@heehoopeanut420]

Maybe we should trade, I'm in the southern US and had to have my morning coffee inside because it was already so hot out😂

[@vflytrap7158]

11:45am here in Oakville, Ontario, Canada having a cappuccino beautiful sunny day here, supposed to get up to 30C this afternoon, cheers! ☕️

[@lightninghmmbug6232]

@@heehoopeanut420 I don't know how you guys cope with it over there, 😂 I suppose as AC is a general main stay and you don't have houses built to keep heat in. I'd get used to it as long as I was outside doing something heartfelt. Thank you for your reply 😊

[@lightninghmmbug6232]

@@vflytrap7158 thank you for your reply. I think Canada is more my speed temperature wise. I don't feel the cold so as long as I can bask in the light I'm happy to also enjoy my hoodie. 😊 Greetings from Brighton UK to everyone 😄

[@damogranheart5521]

​@lightninghmmbug6232 I live in Minnesota, and I am happiest when the weather is cooler. It is much easier to do heavy-duty chores or work for longer periods of time. Blessings on you and your endeavors!🫖📚🐈‍⬛🏕🖖

[@lindaclose4370]

It is fantastic when you have the owners of the paintings reactions to your brilliant work

[@graphitecore]

erik satie is always the best soundtrack ❤ what a lovely painting!

[@Stopthisrightnow560]

Hearing both you and Kit, and then your clients, talk about art is so beautiful. ❤

[@ChaoThing]

Having the client take part in this ongoing process is very wise, thank you for this insight.

[@patbyrne3076]

These videos are addictive- there is such joy in witnessing the return of a painting’s beauty.

[@daniellehardenberg2745]

The work you do is so incredible. Every work of art an adventure you you us on... You don't just clean and restore, you unveil the soul of the artworks

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

It's amazing how vivid and full of life a painting can become once it's cleaned and restored.

[@WhoWhatWhereWhenWhy7]

I enjoyed hearing the client’s comments. You can really hear the joy, admiration, and relief in his voice.

[@treytrip8]

YES!!!

[@margaretr5701]

@@treytrip8 I'm very happy this turned out so well.

[@robynpitman9605]

Just what I needed after a bad day. Now I know I can get to sleep after watching your video. It calms my anxiety and helps me relax. Thanks Julian 😴

[@SceneArtisan]

4:39 = Kat hugging dog! I never thought I'd be saying that on a high quality painting restoration video! :D Go Kat! :D

[@ellaisplotting]

Kit.

[@arudanel5542]

Every time Julian takes out that weight, I get a warm feeling. So good to see something a fan made that turned out to be so useful, it's almost as much a part of a Baumgartner video as the table at this point! Job well done!

[@michelleshaffer8579]

I enjoyed hearing the before and after commenting from the client! I always wanted to know what they think of how it has come out. Did it meet their expectations! Thank you for that!

[@treytrip8]

It met all my expectations and more- I couldn't be happier with her!

[@robertoPreusser]

Es ist einfach nur schön zuzusehen wie alte Bilder wieder zum Leben erwachen . Ich als Maler ( canaletto von striesen) bin begeistert und dankbar für seine ganzen Arbeiten

[@amcconnell6730]

I love these videos. They tick so many boxes. A relaxing commentary. Highly skilled work. The return of something lost to something beautiful. I have seen so many now, that it's a bit like "Baumgartner Bingo" - Hot table treatment? Tick. An adhesive impregnation? Tick. A Bridging hole repair? Tick. A Strip lining? Tick. An Isolation layer? Bingo!

[@zeebee823]

The client saying “I look forward to meeting her when it’s all done” was so cool!!!

[@nelsoncollier]

I am glad there are people like you in the world.

[@pattimessenger6214]

Another painting restored to its former glory! Great job!

[@Ohwhale79]

Ooooo, I LOVE the client's narration at the beginning! Nice touch!!!!!!

[@laurendiscoli7669]

Wow. The retouching work on this painting has really blown me away. It's like, poof, damage gone. I'm always so impressed with the work you do!

[@margaretr5701]

Yes, amazing! It seems like magic, yet we know a lot of dedicated, hard work is what brings about the transformation.

[@mental_general4092]

im not smart enough to explore the concept, but i really think there's something to be said about the fact that this "advertisement" has lasted as long as it has and is valued because of the artists work. I wonder in 200 years how our own advertisements of this era will be viewed by people of future, and what they will find value in.

[@ulliulli]

What I find so exciting about these restorations is the individual perspective on certain parts of the restoration, in this case the retouching of the face. I sat there, watched the video and just thought to myself "that ear looks wrong". Then I blinked and said "Wow, the ear fits the picture perfectly!". The same with the face color etc. "That looks flat!" - Two brushstrokes later - "You can see the correction!" - Quickly blinked - "Wow, that looks fantastic". The own mind is tricky

[@hernanhernandez6567]

I love the time lapse clock on the video now too! It's a great way to see how much time in reality you really spend doing what you do!

[@partlyironic]

I have been following your channel nearly since the beginning and this is maybe one of your best retouching jobs. just immaculate

[@ariwizzard]

apart from a tiny bit on the cheek and eye, this might be the best/fastest retouching i’ve seen in a while… julian nailed every color

[@mohirender]

It never gets old watching you restore paintings

[@josephprimavera2545]

Your ability to match colors always astounds me. Congratulations on another exquisite conservation.

[@slbarbieri1725]

One of my favorite artists is the french Edwardian era painter, Emile Vernon. And I can't help but see similarities between his work and this painting. So well done and so well conserved!

[@Gelb65]

I love this painting. I am glad it is a painting rather than a paper. Your work is my favorite of all the restorers I see on KZbin.

[@ellieviolet5812]

My favorite thing...watching the damage disappear as you paint over it all 😊

[@joannetutor4051]

What a treasure you have brought back! I love watching your videos and it was so nice to hear the client speak. As usual, can’t wait for the next adventure ❤

[@emmabroughton2039]

She is beautiful. Another marvellous restoration, thank you Julian.

[@glg6069]

Wow Julian, Your skills are truly incredible-you’re an artist yourself. Aside from your vast knowledge base, your restoration of her face and background using painting techniques is inspiring. You have incredible talent and clearly you’re an artist yourself. I believe also what your client said-his Grandmother would be blown away and this restoration! Well done my friend! This is an incredible example to anyone wanting to learn and understand the art of restoration! Well done!

[@muralirajesh]

I have been watching all the restoration video and you have impeccable sense on how it would be in the missing areas, patching and sometimes painting almost half the missing face is pure genius. Wish I can visit your studio sometime and see live action. God bless you and may you continue the work as you do now with touch of finesse

[@theagemaway]

I really appreciate the addition of the timer in the top left corner. It's interesting to see how long certain steps take! Great job as always!

[@merxho95]

This is magnificent Julian its like you are giving these paintings back their old life ❤

[@tangarov27]

Usually I like when you bring the painting back to how it was intended by artist, but this particular painting was so beautiful after cleaning with this aged marks and damage of time, which makes it time art as it self. .. And I understood how handy that you not just retouch it but also make a video so anyone can see and also enjoy any particular stage of painting existence. And I just don’t know why but it works to me with this time damage more despite your great retouching job done even when I usually like it

[@angelahagood3639]

I found your channel through the recommendation of another KZbinr and I’m so glad I did! I never knew so much was involved in restoration! The before and after is astonishing! Do you ever tell the total time spent on a piece? The original artist would be grateful for bringing his/her portrait back to life!🙌🏻

[@catecook7819]

I’d love o see a two hour version of this, without the cleaning part being speeded up, and with closer up camera work of the cleaning. I love watching the process so much as long as it has gorgeous haunting soft piano music. Thank you so much for these fabulous videos, I have learnt so much art restoration from you Julian. And you are my go-to for bedtime relaxation.

[@federicoprice2687]

I'm over the moon with happiness having watched this meticulous and respectful restoration from trash to treasure. Marvellous, yet again! As a professional art restorer myself, I admire your work! Mines not bad, but my retouching often attracts complaints. Perhaps it's because I'm colour blind... 😊

[@sandramajowicz5844]

When you are retouching, the paint seems to disappear, which I know is your aim, but it seems like magic to me! Wonderful!

[@E-s.thoughts]

Nice to see how, with the soothing, subtle music of Erik Satie in the background, this damaged girl became beautiful again.

[@michaelsims6429]

I was so happy to hear Satie’s Gymnopedies while watching you clean the painting.

[@matt.2020]

The way you brought that face back together is amazing. So satisfying to watch. Thank you Julian.

[@maxmartinsan]

Wow! Wow! Your hands were made for this. You got such a technique. Amazing work!

[@gameovr17]

I can't imagine there's anyone else out there that's better than you at this incredible job

[@acherongoon]

I found you from the Variety video, but have watched a lot whilst (first relaxing, the faceless painting), but find your verbal tones very relaxing (whilst coding and doing engineering designs), but with these time lapse would like you to show the actual timeframes, I.e. heat bed and environmental adjustment takes in a project, including the retouch. I would love a progress bar showing the time taken. I would also like a short 1-2 min history of the art. You have brought a new recognition of the technicalities of Conservation. THANKS

[@BuzzcutGtr]

The Creative Force blessed you with something truly special, Julian!

[@mauricepowers3804]

What beautifully exquisite work you do!!! Such a joy watching you heal the paint losses!!❤❤❤

[@manuellubian5709]

It's scary. You remind me of my mother. You (BOTH) have a good eye for color. I truly can't tell where the original painter's paint ends, and where your's begin's. Amazing!! 🙌👌👌

[@TheStuffMade]

The retouching is pure magic.

[@ladybugmccrary7546]

Greetings from Miami,Fl. Thank you for these AMAZING painting restorations.

[@Mtlmshr]

I started watching restoration type videos a few months ago and your videos are far and away the best ones out there and I believe that’s because of not only you but how you do things as well. Everyone I watch are very good at what they do however you are just that little bit better!

[@tonylarussa4046]

GREAT JOB AS USUAL!! Whenever I watch other restorers at work, I often compare them to you and say things like, Julian would have never used staples!

[@deanie3246]

You do so wonderfully well all the time. This is the only time I watched it that I thought her nose was not quite right. It became so I couldn’t see anything else but her nose. Other than the nose it was very soothing to watch and admire your work and skill as usual.

[@OBIOsim]

Wow...what a beautiful little work of art! I wish modern advertising looked as splendid as this little lady. I have an advertising lithograph for Pear's Soap from the late 1880s...the only piece of "fine art" that I own....and I adore the artistry and majesty depicted in that piece. Thanks to your skills and talent, the splendor of this little jewel will remain to be enjoyed for generations to come.

[@Rin_404]

to this day i'm impressed by your color matching skills

[@lefterismplanas4977]

Wow... once you put on the varnish, and then fixed her hat... That painting looks so gorgeous!

[@Splucked]

The client has a fantastic voice.

[@ElviraChorna-xk2kl]

Thank you for this episode, Julian! So relaxing to watch you work. Great job!

[@lefterismplanas4977]

Imagine the sitter of this painting, peeking out of their spot in paradise just see you work and retor this painting. Just beautiful

[@YoungDymisty]

You did an amazing job! To know that you didn’t know how she looked yet was still able to bring her back to life like she wasn’t destroyed is unbelievable.

[@leonloya1180]

Accurate color matching very nice recovery of the missing areas

[@MH-pw3vy]

The retouching was particularly satisfying to watch. Beautiful job on a small project that really drew me in.

[@sarahlogan2075]

Aww, she looks so sweet now. I think this is one of my favorites

[@SLICK-GLN]

I like the timer on the cleaning and touch up.

[@tgh965]

Beautifully executed and such a pleasure to come along. Thank you!

[@OliviaTorres1998]

That ad transition was ✨ smooth✨

[@CBrazeau]

I love this painting....your client was lucky to Save and let us see what he sees also..thank him please

[@treytrip8]

I am the client. I'm reading all these comments and you're right! I am very lucky to have found the perfect artist to restore and save her!

[@tlemon1950]

Incredible range of skills, thank you

[@KoriC4077]

These videos makes me want to pick up a damaged unimportant painting from a thrift store and try and restore it myself. Years of watching his videos gives me misplaced confidence i can do a good job 😂 The whole while saying stuff like "now we remove the surface layer of dirt and apply a reversible fill in medium with reversible paints" 😅😅😅😅😅

[@nataliamajewska250]

I feel like this video is not as slow-paced as older ones. And I absolutely loved the slow pace of your videos, it was relaxing, this is not so. But still, I love what you're doing

[@nataliamajewska250]

And, why didn't you slow down while cleaning the face / eyes? :( that was my favourite part of each video :(

[@ceciliajones7816]

So happy to have found your channel. Your skill and artistry are amazing to watch. This is now my “I need a break from socio-political discussions” go to!

[@RamonaL909]

You never fail to amaze me. Stunning

[@bennylawrence6221]

These videos are the best things about Mondays!

[@lisajahn6839]

Thank you for making and sharing this video of your restoration work!😊❤

[@stephanieparker1250]

You are a brilliant painter in your own right, I’ve always loved watching you work with a brush. The family business was restoration so I guess you had two options with that talent.. become a world renowned art forger, or do restorations. Lucky us you picked the latter. 😉🤗

[@paulinemarvaso2555]

I agree, stunning work, beautiful painting.

[@sharonmills1013]

So fascinating to watch the re-touching. It looked like you were taking a bandage off her face, revealing what was underneath, rather than the actual retouching over the fill-in medium. Stunning result!

[@joslynstuff]

It is no exaggeration to say the world owes you and your profession a great debt. Thank you for letting us peak over your shoulder for a while.

[@g.todsmith2854]

Great job as usual! I must compliment you on your choice of music. Satie is one of my favorite composers ❤️