The Conservation of George Inness' "The Roman Campagna"

[@MeggaBite42]

I love the casual roasting of other conservators like damn

[@kayspanda3034]

Meghan Angela it's done in such a way its mesmerizing

[@ColossalZonko]

This is actually going to become a running joke, eventually...

[@BP_on_ice]

Well he isn’t perfect either

[@sammyblaze4234]

we just love to make others look bad don't we

[@byrn]

lol his time will come too, just you wait

[@AvalonDemina]

In another 60+ years conservators will be like "and we know this is another one of Julian's works because of his such neat use of Belgium linen as a strip lining" lol

[@MikeA15206]

And because of his dna in his old toothbrush :)

[@patw.6567]

AvalonDemina or stuff will be so advanced that they will be like look at what this fool did

[@megaparsec7910]

Pat W 😂 maybe or maybe they will be impressed lol

[@carlotta4th]

Probably not. As amazing as conservators can be, they only really get "noticed" if they did an awful job and ruined something in a piece of artwork, and then it's by the new conservator cursing them. Baumgartner is doing a good job so it's unlikely the painting will ever need a new conservator--so there's no one to notice the work he put into it.

[@zeusrulez]

carlotta4th unless you are insane enough to let your cats sit on it

[@maddiezapss]

I was so surprised when he stopped walking and started straight up talking to the camera lmao it was like when characters break the fourth wall on TV 😂

[@thetechnoking]

Where??

[@dezinechic]

this!

[@ChrisGalardi]

this could have been the single ad ive ever enjoyed watching in my life.

[@raymondray11]

So happy to see our guy stealing more of the show, his work is great and the paintings are gorgeous. But come on, we all here for the Julian.

[@Elpis95]

our boy's ad segue was fire tho

[@Name-yv2zq]

Julian: A calm, patient, cool guy Fans of his work: *Radiating chaotic energy*

[@seignee]

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be

[@iesalyn6306]

Most definitely

[@lavenderhearts5751]

Lawful good and chaotic evil

[@juliesczesny90]

@@lavenderhearts5751 I must be Chaotic Good. Love starting out with studio in perfect order. My closets, even down to my linens & shoes, lined up by type & colors. I'm amused by people who can't understand why I then make a huge mess throughout, only to pickup after myself while they're over, like I'm the errant child, while creating: because I completely let go! Closets are orderly. But fine linen and bare, folded art canvases are stored on opposite sides of the same closet! Please don't confuse them, I don't want to primer over your food stain!😂

[@VonSchtauffe]

You guys should've seen his live stream. There were some technical difficulties and he couldn't provide good audio and video at the same time. The chat couldn't seem to get that and kept on complaining. Julian was so pissed off 😂

[@zwitter_zwitter]

You can tell our homeboy is getting more comfortable on camera/mic

[@arthur6703]

So proud of our little painting boy

[@kellz6266]

is your name supposed to say "aesthetic?"

[@londy3127]

@@kellz6266 no it's aesteTHIC

[@zwitter_zwitter]

@@kellz6266 its an inside joke

[@zwitter_zwitter]

@@arthur6703 yes

[@ahbeecroo]

"the last conservator decided to staple it together" me, a baumgartner regular: nononononononononono not the s t a p l e s

[@scarletthread4921]

BLASPHEMY

[@卂匚几]

OH GOD

[@scratchedcds]

staples: * exist * julian: what is this *t r a s h*

[@ericbrown9825]

@circlek Don't forget the drunk workers, my house was built by a team of them

[@ericbrown9825]

@circlek nope, we had wires going everywhere and leading to nowhere, some weren't even properly grounded. It's a miracle our house lasted so long

[@m.b3839]

Julian: **walks into frame and starts talking directly to the camera** Me: **loud gasp**

[@tree6646]

*surprised pikachu face*

[@redangrybird7564]

Yep, that was weird. 😲✌

[@arranaburden5667]

I did that too. I really enjoy being the invisible person watching everything he's doing

[@NMubashira]

That was literally the best cut to a sponsored message. I freaking loved it!

[@dimitriszabo2097]

I was shook

[@Redskies453]

"I like to tidy up even though nobody ever sees this at the back." 2.2 million views

[@cuberynth3079]

This just goes to show his humility

[@naufalafif44]

thats why it called 'fine' art restoration

[@puffythepanda8922]

Make it 3 lol 😂

[@eddygonzalez6018]

...and I just happened to be watching another person restoring a painting, the guy starts ripping the back of the canvas off and I start yelling; You animal! What are you doing, you're going to destroy the painting! Baumgartner is having some influence on me. Now I question myself at work, ok, so nobody will probably notice, but will I be proud? What if someone else sees it. What will it say about me. 🤔 I'm going to have to stop watching his videos. I think it's turning me into a more ethical and thoughtful person.

[@Redskies453]

@Virtual Pilgrim This is Baumgartner, you peasant. If you don't want to watch the entire video, go back to 5-minute crafts.

[@interrexclamacion]

Julian being so happy the canvas was affixed with tacks then to him being utterly disgusted when he finds out the bars were held on place with staples was hilarious. Edit: congratulations Julian for reaching a million subscribers.

[@pierresihite8854]

Absolutely glorious

[@shanettequao9043]

Knox Brown my exact reaction 😭😭😭

[@ntlespino]

So memeable

[@JiveDadson]

The staples were there because the aluminum panel was stiff.

[@andreacrystal2588]

Even though I’m a person way younger than him, I’m still comfortable with saying that it was kind of adorable.

[@sararose1688]

This video has just a little more of a chaotic energy than usual

[@DayUK]

I agree, less sterile compared to other videos. Has he relocated to a new studio ?

[@Lksz-l9k]

He's a Chaotic Neutral. That's why.

[@gale6012]

Yes, i agree

[@starpoop2173]

its the financial confidence square space gives him

[@gale6012]

@@starpoop2173 brilliant... i'm so happy for him

[@jasoncole4477]

If you told me that at some point in my life I'd be addicted to watching art restoration, I'd have laughed right in your face. Yet, here I am. I need help. I can't get enough.

[@Renan_Resende]

It's addicting

[@CallieMasters5000]

Have you watched Drain Addict videos of an Aussie plumber clearing blocked drains?! They're just as fascinating.

[@jasoncole4477]

@@CallieMasters5000 That sounds like it's right up my alley. I'll check it out! Another one of my guilty pleasures on KZbin is the "Marling Baits" channel. The dude makes fishing lures. I'm not a fisherman, nor am I a woodworker, but I'm fascinated watching people making and/or fixing things.

[@NuclearTopSpot]

A while ago it was a cup of coffee every moring, now I need at least a restored victorian portrait straight into my veins just to get going...

[@shanettequao9043]

Jason Cole same🤩🤩

[@ZOMBIEBLONDIEX]

Now THIS is what I'm gonna be watching during quarantine

[@jjiacobucci]

da b That’s what I’m doing. Eating Cheetos

[@ellie1964]

Legit me rn

[@FangAoLi]

I am starting today 😎👍

[@emilyc9240]

@@FangAoLi welcome to the rabbit hole! I've been watching these non-stop for days lol

[@mai7790]

jjiacobucci yesssss, and same

[@gracebailey4408]

am i the only one that loves when julien says “that would be totally inappropriate”

[@Palitato]

Other favorites are "I removed this, because it was completely unnecessary."

[@justmebeingme8370]

@@Palitato i sense a drinking game is inbound...

[@omgz8876]

Total opposite, it quickly started grating my nuts. Its normally reserved for behavior and not function application. Another one that really gets my goat is "potentially"

[@Crosshill]

​@@omgz8876 thats why i find it funny, the uptight proper nature with which he regards his work, that he'd outright think it inappropriate conduct, as if applying too much filling is a faux pas much like arriving overdressed to a casual luncheon

[@ECAConcepts]

It's the biggest kick in the dick to hear that come out his mouth lmfao

[@fizziestix9497]

i love how julian's entire fanbase collectively has no idea what he's doing or what is going on but that doesn't stop us from cheering him on

[@GentleSpirit1]

fizziestix archivist here: I’ve some idea, but my area is paper/books

[@Chiara-fm1ty]

I know tho

[@sammyblaze4234]

so you're saying you learned nothing from him explaining every single thing he does?

[@fizziestix9497]

@@sammyblaze4234 i hear him, but that doesn't exactly mean i'm always listening.

[@Evasroses6543]

I feel like we're all over here, watching and thinking: "OH NO, STAPLES?! WHAT IS THIS AMATEUR WORK?!! Don't you know tacks are what the professionals use? GET IT TOGETHER, PREVIOUS CONSERVATIONIST."

[@gracefil]

19:55 "some conservators like to glue this down to the stretcher. I don't. because thats a terrible idea" LMAO

[@screetchycello]

gracefil the shaaaaaade 😂

[@rachellewis1600]

Julian gives noooo fucks lol

[@jessicamontserratcr9290]

gracefil hahahaha

[@jackmarentette1302]

Be quiet?

[@MorrahaDesigns]

That made me laugh so much!

[@gillianl8932]

I’m not a conservator but imagine being the person who used brown oil paint on top of such a nice gold frame.

[@kylahtomlinson2620]

It’s basically just a staining. Not full paint

[@raerohan4241]

@@kylahtomlinson2620 No, it's actual paint, as mentioned in the video

[@RADSPEON]

New insult: “You’re the type to cover gold leaf with brown oil paint!”

[@L-mo]

paint or not, it was totally _inappropriate_

[@daviddavidsonn3578]

why would anyone shit on a gold frame??? WHY????????

[@the.legit.batman]

"some conservators like to glue this down to the stretcher, I don't because I think that's a terrible idea." 😂😂😂

[@bailee702]

Beautiful Iris I read your comment the second he said that lol

[@feertpj6802]

@@bailee702 me too!! 😂😂

[@mar-rv2qb]

I legit cackled when he said that

[@zixuanwang6480]

Julian: "you don't need to be a good painter in order to be a good retoucher" Also Julian from last video: *Painting Saint Mary's nose like a renaissance artist*

[@natmarquetti]

lmao my thoughts exactly

[@nusajagodic5770]

Yes!! That's exactly what I thought 😂

[@notfeedynotlazy]

He's explicitly telling you that being a good painter and being a good retoucher need two different, mutually oppossite, sets of skills. He just happens to have BOTH sets of skills under his belt. You gotta respect that.

[@yourmom66600]

@@notfeedynotlazy bro it was just a joke

[@notfeedynotlazy]

@@yourmom66600 bro it was just a compliment to his skills in regard of your joke

[@JoeMenjivar]

I feel like our boy Julian has gotten sassier over the course of these videos. This is definitely not a complaint.

[@MM-Iconoclast]

In his low-key way.

[@jessicamontserratcr9290]

Sassier

[@matislennon]

i like the sass

[@anacaeiro1049]

@DJ Kombatbunni I knoww

[@RavenMacy]

Yep I really like the low-key sass , kind of humanizing and he's earned it , he has skills

[@LPdedicated]

As a heritage professional who has worked in museums and archives, I highly HIGHLY appreciate Julien's dedication to provenance and transparency! You might think it was the norm, but I've spent tons of hours doing detective work for paintings or artefacts to find just a small amount of provenance when it should have been available in the case file or other files associated with it.

[@suzannne1831]

Every time Julian is disgusted by something or is proud of himself we all always think something along the lines of “rookie mistake” or “I would’ve done that” despite 99% of us knowing nothing about how to actually conserve paintings

[@profoundschnook4381]

duuude, straight facts... when he roasts past conservators I'm like *scoff* "bush league"

[@AlvaKisser1000]

That’s so true lol 😂😂

[@alvickey2565]

“RIP to the other conservator but I’m different”

[@severussnape8040]

@@loopnugz1663 and you're a 2 year old with no mouth filter.

[@LovelySarcastic]

@@loopnugz1663 And? Why go out of your way to be unkind?

[@qtarokujo3694]

Old conservator: **staples on stretcher** **paints brown glaze on gold frame** Julian: *I'm about to end this man's whole career*

[@Ntyler01mil]

I imagine that man is dead, considering the previous conservation was done 80 years ago.

[@emmawilliamson8441]

Nicholas Miller r/whoosh

[@lookmethecat]

More like spitting on that guy’s grave

[@Ntyler01mil]

@@emmawilliamson8441 - The joke didn't go over my head. It just doesn't make sense.

[@raymondflores5176]

@@Ntyler01mil nerd

[@gigithegob9332]

“If you don’t see the damage, then the damage doesn’t really exist.” -me defending myself about how I never talk about my feelings

[@EndofNothing182]

I am a cringe compilation waiting to happen schrodinger cat

[@milacruz3970]

Ohh let me know when it all blows up

[@mrsapplez2007]

Yup

[@paddyfedora3661]

Didn't work for me at 16 with my dad when I dinged the car...

[@emilyk4769]

I am a cringe compilation waiting to happen Lmao!! This is an underrated comment

[@firebird5570]

"The sun has been around as long as I've been alive... " Julian immortal confirmed?

[@st1cks_and_crows]

_You cant prove hes _*_not_*_ immortal till he dies_

[@Alex-rw9nn]

The sun has been around as long as every single one of us is alive

[@viveka5790]

nuh-huh. if he was an immortal, he would not allow that previous conservator to apply the brown oil paint over the gold framework.

[@TacoReebs]

@Virtual Pilgrim 23:54

[@metalguyn]

Julian: "the previous conservator did not add a stretcher bar" me, watching youtube in bed at 3pm on a wednesday while eating wheat thins and drinking warm coors light: "what a loser"

[@LGski964]

omg you cracked me up lol!! thats was great.

[@adhc8560]

Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@giannebaron6139]

very specific, i like it

[@chloeakame]

metalguyn me

[@panzerofthelake506]

*Sad Italian Noises*

[@chloeelizabethlloyd1957]

“Unnecessary, excessive and totally inappropriate” RAG EM JULIAN

[@FoxyUK]

GOT EMMMMMMM

[@zenmckenny6383]

I would like, but currently, the likes are at 420.

[@nothingimportant4105]

Chloe Elizabeth Lloyd LMFAOOOOOO

[@RatCakez]

Inappropriate? (˵ ͡o ͜ʖ ͡o˵)

[@meri8431]

@Virtual Pilgrim yikes bro

[@berniceoerlemans7757]

“Technologically advanced method” *spreads glue with fingers* Your sarcasm is so convincing

[@ragnkja]

Bernice Oerlemans It’s exactly what I’ve come to expect in woodworking videos.

[@dragonbullets2763]

You know I sometimes dislike people with convincing sarcasm when the sarcasm isn't extremely obvious. For example when I was a kid I wanted to go to the beach in the middle of autumn, I was a kid so I didn't know much . My mother sarcastically said that we will but I didn't pick up on it and I was so upset when we didn't go .anyway I love that this guy makes the sarcasm obvious while keeping a convincing voice

[@HungLe-yr6ff]

Bernice Oerlemans i dont think it was a sarcasm. Dont make thing serious. I do believe he was just want to make fun and relax while enjoying his video

[@CeciliaMichaelis]

I was going to like this comment but then I realized it was at 666 and i want it to stay that way for a while longer.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

@@CeciliaMichaelis brits be like

[@Satine_Moisant]

Just when you think you're done.... O M G the freeking FRAME!! The "after" with the frame restoration...it's like a reflector that makes the painting glow! I wish we could hear audio of your clients when they first see it restored!

[@Tricia_K]

My words exactly!🤗

[@joeb4142]

"Holy $hit!"

[@SamR001]

The little Segway for the sponsor was acc so adorable

[@kikslvr]

segue not segway :p

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

Chiara Piovano swagway

[@maramma4780]

@@Alucard-gt1zf I laughed embarassingly too hard at that

[@sethmoody1854]

@@maramma4780 I almost spat out my coffee 😂 too great

[@Ali-cn1du]

@@kikslvr Oh dear... LOL

[@skarsgardluver72]

Anybody else completely throw off when he started talking to the camera? 😅 was not ready AT ALL

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

I panicked and thought a demon had possessed my tablet and was using his kind facade to trick me into giving away my firstborn or something

[@Etrehumain123]

Ahahahah

[@m.b3839]

I audibly gasped ngl

[@danf1862]

Damn square space and all those advertisers muscling in on creators. I'm glad they are putting marketing money into the system but its effecting the reason why I like to watch this channel, nice quiet and satisfying videos.

[@nicoleh6519]

Yeah, I don't mind when chill videos have sponsors and they talk up the product in their videos, but it needs to fit the vibe of the video as a whole or it throws me off. I had to skip over the "ad" part of the video because it felt manic compared to the conservation narration. I wish he'd just calmly talked about the product.

[@ProbablyBuggy]

Julian using words like “busted” and “dumpster fire” made my day. Sponsorship 10/10

[@iitessaii8977]

Julian: so we're going to take this to my hottable... Me at 1am: YES the HOTTABLE

[@rebeccareeves8716]

"Some conservators like to glue this down to the stretcher...I DON'T because I think that is a T E R R I B L E I D E A >:(

[@chilly22]

anxiety does not exist in this mans life. id be so scared to even touch these old paintings.. let alone cover them in fish glue

[@iandavid7730]

It's like some traumatic suspense thriller where the threat of complete disaster is a moment away... but the moment never comes.

[@MM-Iconoclast]

Well, he was excited about this one, you could tell.

[@DipityS]

Oh yes! I was gritting my teeth when he pulled away the labels on the back. Fellow has nerves of steel.

[@bubblemum]

He doesn't just touch them, he caresses them like a lover, and leaves them looking glorious!

[@FullMetalWhovian81]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the fact that this man not only restores the art, he does woodwork, builds his own tools and is basically a chemist. like damn dude how many skills do you have?

[@leehu1624]

This kind of expertise is what makes good conservators basically the equivalent of surgeons in the art world, the skills needed are just... Immense

[@azadalamiq]

most painters were builders and had other skills, i mean da vinci enough said.

[@redangrybird7564]

@@catavasken Could you explain what is he doing wrong or why is he 50 years behind in this profession? I am learning lots here, I am just a painter who on occassions repairs tears on my canvases.

[@DrWhom]

Enough skills that you would not want to abduct his daughter.

[@accomplisheddiplomat4091]

@@redangrybird7564 Yeah, I really don't really know why this guy is alluding to Baumgartner lacking a scientific understanding, I believe chemistry is pretty much intrinsic in most courses relating to art conservation... Or at least it is where I live.

[@cameronvandygriff7048]

I love how calm and collected julian is in his criticisms and his fans are just on kill all the time

[@trishplusmama]

Me, not knowing anything about art restoration: ah yes, perfect.only the finest BELGIAN linen for the lining

[@maryberry04]

Im laughing out loud 😂😂😂 thank you

[@cutienerdgirl]

Your profile picture makes it better.😂

[@raymondflores5176]

@@cutienerdgirl whats that supposed to mean....guessing u vote democrats u love seeing us nigguhs locked up in boxes on ur tv and in ur jails dontya mr white liberal??????

[@nixusy]

@@raymondflores5176 Man you gud? I think Pink was just referring to the expression of the person, not the race. I think that if you look at a comment and immediately think someone's being racist, you need to reevaluate your mindset.

[@raymondflores5176]

@@nixusy im good bruh whats it to u do iknooooooooooooooooooooooooooo u foo arf arf when did i mention race quick dodge thier defending ur mysgynostic montotheiseistic chauvinstic nazisocialists like mao havin azz

[@mariuspedersen887]

This is asmr for people who don’t like asmr

[@frankjhennymichalek1872]

Why is that so accurate

[@Perksofzoie]

This comment is underrated

[@rhijulbec1]

Great comment! I despise ASMR. It makes my skin crawl. It sets off a rage I can't explain. Julian's voice is like fine wine. Not too aggressive. Perfect timber. Lovely.

[@scrambledeggs5323]

yes

[@Perksofzoie]

rhijulbec1 SAME! Only certain ASMR can I actually handle and THIS is one

[@SirPhoebus]

“-So we got a golden frame on this painting, what should we do about it ? -Paint it diarrhea brown”

[@bantober]

You know fuck the artist let’s add some aluminum and really fuck this painting up

[@ArriEllieJelly]

And staple the stretcher together while you’re at it

[@SadNauseam]

Maybe quite sensible at the time if it was done during the war - probably likely the painting had to be transported somewhere safer than wherever it had been, and the frame needed to be made more inconspicuous - just, maybe wasn't intended to be left for quite as long as it was.

[@scarletthread4921]

*Brilliant idea*

[@gamerin123d6]

@@SadNauseam It was more than likely painted over the gold parts to stop the Nazi's from taking the painting from the museum or church.

[@sebastianmaker6798]

Little trick for handling gold leaf: take a square of wax paper and lay it over the leaf, then lift up. This will allow you to remove it from the packet one sheet at a time and transfer it freely. I bind books which means I do gilding for edges as well as cover art, and this trick has made the process so much easier and less wasteful.

[@julianabrumley7]

julian: “i’m going to be using a very technologically advanced method of spreading this glue” julian: *uses finger*

[@ceiborgps]

Juliana Brumley 😂😂😂 right

[@Alexfolledemoi]

He's a sassy boy ❤

[@frostburnspirit9065]

Yup

[@Itsmysurf]

I love how he was total straight face for that xD

[@kenzietaveira6152]

Juliana Brumley me going to the comments to see if anyone else caught that :

[@Branchtail]

Julien: takes up the first bit of brown paint from the frame to reveal the beautiful gold color Me: what monster would paint that brown?????

[@qelizabeth_i_5013]

Honestly, it was probably due to a change in taste. That gold is pretty bright, so I could imagine that someone was trying to tone it down so that it would fit in better with their regular furniture.

[@Mibettybe]

My exact thought, I was like, wtf.....

[@asaltyem0826]

I’m sure it was probably from a change in style. Someone not wanting it so flashy but it’s still a darn shame. The gold is absolutely stunning.

[@louisesalg7762]

if Baum ever makes Merch he has to make T-Shirts with “Unnecessary" "excessive" and "totally inappropriate” on it

[@ink3539]

he's got merch ! with "superior" on it : D

[@kmashbaker]

No staples!

[@chloeakame]

Blumen Seele yes

[@andymassingham]

Blumen Seele inside baseball

[@shaggydaboy2]

Dont forget "polyurethane sucks" and "Scraping life"

[@catoskie6019]

0:57 i'm not surprised he keeps champagne in the studio, to be honest.

[@prettygirlemily35]

I didn’t notice that and now I’m cackling I-

[@shaivikadam3923]

@@prettygirlemily35 same sis same

[@nanamiharuka3269]

maybe originally for clients that might’ve discussed the paintings in person and if not hey those are the perks of being your own boss lol

[@ashzilla20]

Maybe it's a really special solvent 😂😂😂

[@Tricia_K]

@@ashzilla20 😂👏👏

[@buffystar3]

Am I the only one proud that my boy got a sponsor? 👏👏

[@xxJayFlamexx]

I'm definitely hella proud! And the way he worked the sponsor into the video made me laugh, with the editing he did and how smoothly it was added.

[@janedeaux905]

Yasss get that moneyyyy

[@KainYusanagi]

Hells nah- Seriously proud of how well Julian's channel has grown.

[@sandraraituma]

I just wanted to say something similar :D

[@captainsewerrat]

It would be amusing if he got sponsored by Staples. 🤣

[@nay2timezz]

Nobody: Me no knowing anything about this: yes the fish gelatin is a very good choice

[@kingnamu4085]

Nay2Timezz 😂😂😂😂

[@Nouveau0]

fr 😂

[@sellingacoerwa8318]

I was going to say frog egg gelatin BUT I WAS A FOOL! fish gelatin! perfect choice.

[@kikaocordeiro208]

when he says “to protect the painting” I always say Using a technique called facing, he should use Washi Kozo

[@CyraEmm]

I found myself asking about rabbit skin glue multiple times throughout. 😂

[@talonandtealeaves]

JULIAN: "Because if you don't see the damage, the damage doesn't really exist, does it?"ME: "that's the reason I wear makeup, don't expose me Julian."

[@hafizatulsufiahyaacob5186]

Same

[@Luna_Spiritus]

*sigh* Yep.

[@steph8703]

sameeeeer🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤷🤷🤷🤷😩😩😩

[@mirrormimi]

Julien: smalls dots of oil-free-archival-fully-reversible paint to mask the damage. Me: small dots of full-coverage concealer to mask the acne marks.

[@annnnns]

That really hits home. Make me stares at the corner for a couple minutes

[@rkckl99]

Not to ever say these videos are boring, because they’re not and I love them, but I have terrible insomnia and these videos are often the only way I can fall asleep anymore. His voice is so calming. He’s methodical, knowledgeable, precise, and regimented, and the occasional use of music is tasteful and beautiful. I’ve probably watched the beginning of his videos 100 times and seen the end maybe once or twice per video. Thank you for all of these beautiful videos; they’re works of art in and of themselves. I actually sleep sometimes because of this channel!

[@Avoiceintheshadow]

"...What once looked good and looked like a good idea, will, at some point, not look correct and need to be removed." Well, if that ain't the sentence that describes my poor decisions as a human, I don't know what is.

[@WayToSkateKate]

That's why I divorced my husband. He was no longer appropriate and needed to be removed.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

WayToSkateKate same girl, same 😂

[@steph8703]

💯💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😩

[@connorbuck4936]

Fridge contents: solid gesso, and champagne. Big Mood.

[@MorselOfBread]

He likely receives clients in there and offers them drinks.

[@Nielly]

He might have done it for the video.

[@arthur6703]

Y'all know how funny it would be if Julian stayed at the workshop late and was a lil drowsy, and went to get a drink but drank the gesso instead

[@Straiferdt01]

@@arthur6703 oof

[@artsykai]

@@arthur6703 I'M LAUGHING WAY TOO HARD AT THIS

[@Gonso96]

8:22 Is this the first time we see him talking to the camera?

[@kimdaeamsabay6401]

In his IG stories he does all the time :)

[@andieluke1366]

I was so used to hearing him via voice overs that it took me aback! Haha...

[@SomeDaysYoureBarbra]

I think so - at least in that hey I'm doing a commercial way.

[@faatizamani4013]

Yes. And he make me happy

[@bealatorre9657]

It felt weird but it was also enjoyable

[@thbenton4]

As someone who wrote his dissertation on Inness, I really appreciate this video. Thank you--and the painting's owner[s]--for this treat!

[@C_isfor]

I'm going to be using a very technologically advanced method of spreading this glue *uses finger* that was so subtle I almost missed it

[@bluebagel647]

15:46

[@holymoly849]

@@bluebagel647 you are a god

[@manasdeva6752]

Me: the paintings good, what’s wrong with it? Baumgartener: everything

[@mystiequalman915]

him: *explains why he uses belgian linen and heat activated adhesive lining* me: *sitting in bed eating chips* "yes of course, clearly its the superior method"

[@0ohyaa0]

Your comment made me LOL

[@aaronherrera29]

I love this comment omg

[@dalriada]

This comment worthy of Captain Holt of the 9-9.

[@ElHombreGato]

Cool... you steal jokes!

[@brandonkim8423]

@@ElHombreGato get that stick out of your ass and your ass off this website

[@yourfatherhasarrived8748]

Julian's very polite distain at certain things is one of my favorite things

[@sisikiteou2084]

*me in deep zen watching this calm video* 8:22 "HEY"

[@laramaaike3050]

Hahahaha hey got me there. I love his videos and always makes me zen...and than that Hey...I didn't scream, but I almost did.

[@gemmawhite09]

i was falling asleep and he suddenly shouts “Hey!” and no joke i thought he knew i was falling asleep and was trying to wake me up 😂

[@ashleymarie2749]

Literally same I was studying and it startled me

[@ch3rophobi4_]

this dude is straight-up sHREDDING the conservator before him oml i cant

[@alex0589]

So much shade the guy would need a damn flaslight to walk around if he wasnt (probably) already dead

[@sheniart]

For a good reason 😂😂

[@rocketsummer]

julian, with disdain: "someone painted over this with brown oil paint" me, slipping into in a food coma: NO they did NOT

[@maggiesmith856]

Why would anyone cover gold leaf with grey-brown oil paint ?

[@samj8368]

I was concerned too

[@itsEdBourbon]

I came here just for this comment

[@HypercopeEmia]

@@maggiesmith856 I have 2 theories : 1. it was done so the painting wouldnt be stolen 2. to make it look better with wood furniture

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

I KNOW. HOW VERY DARE.

[@awesomecoolfun9938]

"some conservators like to glue this down to the stretcher. I don't. I think that'a terrible idea. It's messy & it's hard to remove later." damn Julian you really came for them there

[@Fallowsthorn]

"The sun has been around as long as I've been alive" Baumgartner confirmed for unaging immortal from the dawn of time

[@BlackDogsAndLadybugs]

I think being a conservator is a fitting job for an immortal.

[@Flackon]

That’s not what that sentence means

[@BlackDogsAndLadybugs]

@@Flackon Whoosh.

[@Flackon]

BlackDogsAndLadybugs I wouldn’t be so sure, my man

[@BlackDogsAndLadybugs]

@@Flackon Oh no. Did I..?

[@meganbryson8530]

who the hell saw that beautiful gold frame and was like, ‘make it brown!’

[@faraha87]

My thought exactly! What a travesty

[@kyrah.13]

That's what I was wondering!

[@Alex-jr3jb]

Me either! Whyyyyy?

[@xonikkiecal]

I know right! I mean I guess we have to remember there were previous owners so they had different tastes... not the best but at least it was reversible

[@arthur6703]

😂😂history has had people with terrible judgement

[@mental1849]

This man feels strongly about his tacks, and I respect that.

[@pondschoolhousefarm]

0:57 Contents of fridge. Only the essentials. Chemicals for conservation and a bottle of champagne for celebrating afterwards. Love it

[@Delicate_Disaster]

Alright Julian, you can drop the act. You can stop trying to claim you're a professional art conservator, we all know you're a professional roaster who shows his superior skills by being salty as hell and dishing out subtle insults and just masterfully conserves art on the side as a guise.

[@MistressCozy]

Don't blow his cover! He's got to be professional about it.

[@flowerpower7320]

The way he did the ad was the best thing ever, I don’t even mind that there was a ad. Actually makes me want to see him do more ads

[@Luna_Spiritus]

When he said "hot mess" I almost fell off my bed. Julian is so sassy!

[@thatmcgamer3106]

Agreed, it sounded more natural than the abrupt ads today.

[@Turtlemania623]

I know this might sound a little dramatic, but since watching this video two months ago, I've started to change my life. I've been stuck in a rut since my mom passed away two years ago. But watching this restoration helped me conceptualize that we all start somewhere and all the small things we do to rebuild add up to something beautiful given enough patience and time. Thank you.

[@ElHombreGato]

(wipes tear away) Turtle Power Buddy ...

[@jaybratcher5496]

That’s amazing! I’m really proud of you💜

[@cheyenneholder3703]

Good for you!! And god bless you in your journey

[@ALT-vz3jn]

I’m so sorry your mom passed away. You’re right that even the smallest steps eventually lead to a wonderful result. Wishing you peace and joy in your heart ♥️

[@GeorgeDundalli]

im glad to hear it turtlemania

[@samuelseibert4578]

His little sponsored clip was one of the best that I've ever seen. That alone made me want to like this video.

[@The.Talent]

Look up Jay Foreman (mapmen) Why every world map is wrong -watch from 4:56. Best sponsor clip ever. Julian does a pretty great sponsor clip also.

[@Muskatnuss1701]

@@The.Talent Skillshare, Skillshare. It's free for the first 2 months. Skillshare, Skillshare. His finger just came off.

[@ivelisseys7285]

And the truth in your words made me like your comment.

[@samuelseibert4578]

@@The.Talent I couldn't agree more. I liked that video too.

[@hetaliaxiis]

"The last conservator decided to staple it together..." Me: WHAT A CHARLATAN

[@veralenora7368]

But how about some appreciation for the previous conservator's use of a thin layer of bees' wax as a glue? It held everything together firmly, but was ... EASILY REVERSIBLE.

[@hetaliaxiis]

@Virtual Pilgrim ? go find it yourself I don't owe you anything

[@timmythime]

@Virtual Pilgrim Yikes dude, you copied this reply to every comment quoting him. You lonely or something?

[@pavel-gubanov]

I don't really understand why the previous restorer at the same time left the keys in the stretcher. He fixed the painting on a non-stretching aluminum base, fixed the stretcher with staples - but left the keys, whose task is to stretch the canvas. What's the point?

[@hetaliaxiis]

@@pavel-gubanov Well, all we can do is wonder 😂

[@gabbytezaguic1688]

“The past conservator used oil paints, which is inappropriate” me: wow how embarrassing

[@OVS8264]

Gabby Tezaguic you making this comment: I’m going to make something relatable and funny Me: I don’t get it

[@seignee]

@@OVS8264 thanks, Dr. Edge lord

[@OVS8264]

You are welcome Dr. Edge lord

[@kevinTG554]

@@OVS8264 Baumgartner is always talking about how his paint could be easily removed. Gabby Tezaguic has probably watched so much that he thinks he is an expert himself, just by watching Baumgartner restaurating paintings. It is funny because it is relatable that I watched a lot of his videos too.

[@OVS8264]

@@kevinTG554 bro my reply is a "JOKE". You probably don't know much about those and that's because you just got r/wooosh OMG GET FUCKING PRANKED YOU ACT LIKE YOU'RE SO SMART BUT MY JOKE WENT OVER YOUR STUPID BALD HEAD HA LOL STFU AND SIT DOWN BOI

[@AndresBarr]

You went full on youtuber mode with the squarespace sequence and I have to admit it made me giggle. Happy to see you're so close to a million subs!

[@ciennarose007]

I love that you are starting to put more personality into your videos! the fingerpainting bit and "I'll keep the extra gold for future projects and well because ITS GOLD" so good

[@Lands_Verader]

20:52 I love how delicate you put the fishing line around the tack and then go on violently hitting it with a hammer xD

[@spaceacess1]

Him: this is totally inappropriate. Me, dozing off at 12am: drag em

[@cheriedoggo9508]

David ah. 1,000th comment. Also it’s 12:36 am rn and now..

[@shue2526]

11:50 am...

[@zeedee7387]

12:06

[@remo7075]

0103 am ;)

[@charlesjacobs5579]

Cherie DOGGO you commented this 6 months later, you have no right to say that.

[@Kim_D09]

This felt like a 10 minute video. I’m so insanely entertained

[@Lucia-uk4jq]

same!

[@Meskarune]

Wait... I didn't realize it wasn't until I saw your comment. Shiiiiit.

[@dem4xed]

Wow you're right. I haven't felt the time passing by in any way 😂

[@killersummer]

dude. I was like, 40 minutes sounds like a long time. And now its over in a blink

[@adalid4263]

Anyone: *does anything innecesary to the painting* Baum: thAT’s InNaProPiAte

[@majimagor0]

tHats A teRrIBLe iDEa

[@ejdri1521]

FoR tHe NaKed EyE

[@kpopmaster15]

UNACCEPTABLE!!!! CONDITION!!!!!!!!

[@nataliaautunno9061]

I'm a long standing digital artist, and I had almost completely lost my love for art, and I didn't even know the reason behind it anymore, thank you so much, because watching you being so passionate about these art works made me remember why I became an artist to begin with.

[@lasyamusty5890]

"everything i see, i want to put gold leaf on now." (at a restaurant) family: julian no, we're in public, please julian: (wielding a gilder's brush in front of meal) *gol leef*

[@darksentinel082]

me when i got a big book of stickers

[@Dewkeeper]

Incidentally the food additive code for pure gold is E175!

[@noface1547]

Stramgige

[@stormy_jellybean]

No one: Absolutely Not a Soul: Some Random Guy in the 40s: "Okay but what if I repaint this frame brown?"

[@getouthope]

StormyJellybean it was probably in the 70’s or 80’s, it was a trend to paint older ornate frames brown

[@StormBurnX]

@@getouthope kind of like the trend of burning down historical libraries and churches, except this trend can be reversed...

[@grebe2332]

@@StormBurnX not like that trend at all

[@sleepmark]

Depending on the geographic life of this painting it could have been painted brown to avoid being stolen during times of war, as if it looks like wood it’s less likely to get nicked

[@accomplisheddiplomat4091]

@@StormBurnX Are you referring to a particular event? Because I am really behind on world affairs, so I would have no idea.

[@MinMin-rj9rr]

Julian: I’m going to add keys Me at 3 AM : GET THE GOD DAMN FISHING LINE

[@christinacrouch9711]

@Just Some Kraken With Internet Access Oh more times than you could possibly imagine... (I have no idea 😜)

[@apollomars1678]

@Just Some Kraken With Internet Access actual happend with my painting...stuffed it back into the old position.... :D *expecting to get draged to the guillotine by an angry community

[@patate5301]

When the part of the frame with the burnished gold came clean, I was so blown away by how beautiful the frame was that I shed a couple of tears.

[@breanac5863]

“Baumgartner Restoration has just uploaded a new video” is a notification I never pass on. Even if it’s 12:35am and the video is is 40 minutes. Watching these videos make me feel so cultured and in touch with the art world even though I’ve never been to an art museum.

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Drop what you're doing and GO to an Art Museum ! ...Newk from Kentucky

[@PaulMab9]

I second that! A museum visit is worthwhile!

[@iandavid7730]

I always play a game when I go to any museum; find the one piece (and one only) that you would want in your home. If possible, get something to remind you of it from the souvenir shop but always take as good a picture as you can and keep those images of The One Thing in a separate folder on your PC or whatever with the when, where and what details of your discovery of it, and maybe even why you like it. It's like a photo album of your tastes and preferences, personal and unique. It's very interesting to go back and see yourself that way over time.

[@VirtuaBun]

The one time the man looks me in the eye is to tell me my website is busted.

[@josefine635]

Gobing and he‘s not wrong. My website IS a hot mess

[@monsta6144]

Hahaha too true

[@Ozzities]

Fuckin same

[@jaeshuwa4866]

This is the first time I actually WANTED to watch someones ad for squarespace

[@mxriesm]

ikr

[@SpamBAT]

Julian: removes label very carefully. Me: INTERNALLY SCREAMING IN FEAR.

[@6884]

S A M E

[@belauensus7979]

me: youtube, breaking into my house at four am: guess what? ur gonna spend a month watching painting restorations now

[@Karmy.]

Pretty much

[@ElusiveTy]

I have never related more. It's already started... I can't stop.

[@juancasinisterra]

I've never felt so identified with a KZbin comment before

[@mrsapplez2007]

I'm two months in

[@torzimay]

"With sped up video, you can see how efficient i can be." His sarcasm, i'm dead.

[@katiesowerby3654]

Julian: *paints like a pro* me: " *w o w* " Julian: "you don't have to be an artist" me: " *w o w* "

[@eliza3986]

Katie Sowerby lol he went to art school

[@SparkyMcBiff]

Since I'm a retired Chemist I'm interested in what "solvents" he uses and at what times. Of course it is never mentioned in the video but at about the 9:25 minute mark here I see that he adds what is possibly water, then a heavier immiscible solvent that separates at the bottom (Methylene Chloride maybe?) then another liquid that enables the two previously immiscible solvents to mix. (I'm guessing that is Isopropyl alcohol). This kind of customized mixing of different solvents I assume is what makes it possible to vary the concentrations of any of the solvents depending on the requirements of each individual task. Yes I'm a bit of a geek but it is fascinating to me.

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

So question for you: I get that when he uses a solvant to remove the water based glue he applied at the beginning he doesn’t damage the painting in the process, but how is he able to apply a solvent that removes the bees was and not damage the painting?..

[@datdabdoe1417]

@@Maxime-ho9iv The Beeswax didnt need solvent at all. he said in the video that Beeswax Loses all adhesive properties when heated, so he just put the painting on the Hot Table, and it came right off.

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

@@datdabdoe1417 No, if you look carefully the video, he does melt the beeswax at first, but then it uses a solvant to remove it completely from the canvas.

[@MissingmyBabbu]

@@Maxime-ho9iv I mean a solvent is just a solution that's able to dissolve things. Like water could dissolve the glue from the beginning. Julian makes a bunch of tests before he starts working on a project, so he can see which of the solvents in his studio are going to remove the different layers he needs off without risking harm to the paint layer.

[@joeb4142]

In another video he mentions that his insurance company forbids him from giving details about specific solvents.

[@laurenieable]

Happy to hear you got a sponsor! That little skit 9 minutes in made me chuckle cause you've never actually talked to the camera like that. I was taken back at first haha.

[@yticivam]

It's like he found us out watching him over his shoulder. Heh.

[@hannahfarley]

I fell in love the second he started talking lol

[@screetchycello]

Same! I was like AUGH HE SEES ME. Lol

[@Antikia]

I feel like I'm contributing to this proces by holding my breath when he's scraping at a particlar stubborn varnish spot

[@theghostsofstonyclove]

Read this at the exact moment I was doing the same thing

[@wyvrennemacdaniels6813]

I feel that statement.

[@LauraBuarque_]

MEEE

[@audreyhogan8285]

You are contributing

[@Delicate_Disaster]

Right? Like I am not going to be the one that breathes and blows away a chunk of paint. Nope. Not today lol.

[@chdani13]

Me: falling asleep peacefully for the first time in months Julian: "hey! Enjoying the video?!"

[@icocodee0402]

Danielle Martinez I had just got to that part, cause im scrolling idly at 4 am, and I physically jumped

[@cmmc3400]

I am so glad the issue of light was presented. As a former negative retoucher and vice president of the company, an having trained hundreds on how to retouch over the years, I found light is just as important if not more important and any other point of information. We used light boxes and did our own testing to find the best light for each type of photograph to be printed. From outdoors in each phase of the day to student yearbook photos, light was a major factor in providing us with the image in truth. Thank you for sharing your work with us!

[@alildaisy2180]

I fell like “inappropriate” is Julian’s version of “disgusting”. Also love your videos Julian!

[@colleennobbs7218]

Yes one feels the “weight” of inappropriateness.

[@Artie1460]

A masterclass of diplomacy as well as conservation. 0:26

[@Stumpybear7640]

The master of the understatement x

[@Housewarmin]

"unnecessary, excessive and totally inappropriate" is my whole mood about life.

[@zwitter_zwitter]

If that aint me

[@lemonadebraids]

my favorite quote right next to "my disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined".

[@notme1998]

can relate lol

[@Sanorace]

Username checks out.

[@URAUNTSANDI]

...I try not to judge.... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@TheBeastBandit]

No one at all: Me, sipping on La Croix: Beeswax with MUSLIN lining?! F R A U D

[@abhishekpandey2149]

I read this line in voice of Raymond Holt.

[@camillabs87]

The only voice possible. Captain Holt ❤

[@URAUNTSANDI]

*me eating pepperettes and cheese* I concur !!!

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

huh

[@SS_DT]

Username checks out

[@wilting_alocasia]

Just watched him scrape scrape scrape and scrape a painting over hours and hours and omg this painting coming off the wax so easily was love to my eyes omg

[@AgeFuture]

Also as a photographer you are spot on with the kelvin! 5200k is direct sunlight with no cloud coverage 4950-5000k is sunlight bouncing off of white walls in a large room with floor to ceiling windows. 4800k is a room “basked in sunlight” or a small white room with a large window. Your lighting settings for viewing and retouching are PRIME!!! Oh how the arts collide! Much respect!

[@takemeaway5548]

Yea im too stupid to comprehend what you just said but it sounds cool

[@josefine635]

Chris Carlson - FTFD photographer here too and his „hot mess of a website“ comment hit me hard lmao

[@MikePhilbin1966]

A true technician.

[@fluffydementor]

"I really enjoy leafing, I'm not terribly great at it, I'm learning but everything I see I wanna put gold leaf on now." Me but with glitter in eyeshadow.

[@jimlarson777ify]

So I'm watching and my 13 year old son pipes up from his computer, "Is that a new Baumgartner video?" Glad I'm raising them with class!

[@400grvodki2bokalapiva]

what a smart boy :O

[@eduardafreitax]

I am more impressed that he can say that name because I def cant😂

[@CapnUnicorns]

Ravena if I was a 3 year old I’d say it as “Bum Gardener”

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

Jim Larson As an artist, I’m glad you are, too.

[@HexenkoeniginVonAngmar]

@@eduardafreitax Glad I don't have that problem, since I'm as German as that name :D

[@redthroatedloon]

julian’s incredible work aside, is anyone else completely blown away by the beauty of this painting? it’s just gorgeous. had to look it up so i could get a good look at it and gush over it for a few minutes.