Restoration of a William Merrit Chase Painting - Narrated
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ธ.ค. 2017
- In this video I'll talk through the process of conservation so that the steps, techniques and materials are a bit more clear. As I say, this is not meant to be instructional or technical but more of an overview of what I'm doing. Feel free to ask me questions in the comments!
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2018/2019 julian: i skipped a bunch of steps because they’re boring
2022 julian: here have a multi-part restoration full of detail because i know you like that
Lmaoooo "It was poorly conserved at least one time." THE SHADE
Hahaha
Ash PS - but he's so polite about it, bless him. I told him about a painting resto I watched on youtube where one guy took a HAMMER to the painting to flatten it out and this very sweet man just replied that everyone has different methods. I man that is tact and diplomacy at a Boss Level. :)
@@chrysanthemum_tea1938 - I've tried looking for it but can't seem to find it. Problem is my original search was very vague - just sort of 'art restorations/conservations. I think it was in Spain...or perhaps Italy? Anyway, I'll keep looking and if I find it, I'll give you the link because the the guy beating seven bells out of the painting with a metal hammer like he's nailing wood to a wall is just draw droppingly awful and you HAVE to see it to believe it (I rewatched it three times because I was sure I was missing something - but no, he really is bashing a metal hammer into a fragile painting from around the 1600s-1700s)....and there's so much more to make you flinch in that video too - I wouldn't treat SHEETS the way they were treating that beautiful painting. God I still shudder at the memory...... o.0.
Huh. I don't see how that's "shade"... Oh wait, I get it. Yeah, this is the sensitive "everybody's a winner"/participation ribbon generation. I person cannot critically point out something wrong anymore less somebody takes offense to it. Oopsie. I almost forgot the era we're in. Silly me.
TroubleMcTrouble
LOL! Well what's he supposed to say? Is he supposed to criticise something he didn't see for himself based solely on what you told him through text? If that other restorer that "took a HAMMER to the painting..." restored the piece to a high quality level, who's to say that what he did to get there was wrong? Also, who knows, maybe Julian may one day have to or has also taken a hammer to a painting to flatten it out because for that one particular time and reason it was the only way.
3:18 He says: "...bunch of stepts in the process not interesting to watch."
2 years later 950k subscribers and most ppl want to look for whole process :)
... and demand weekly upload. So relaxing
It's stressing me out how short the video is and how many steps he skips 😱
@@Julaeable tru
Lox I agree. I love watching the whole process from beginning to end. However, in more recent videos, he clearly has listened and does include those details.
Can you imagine the poor clients when they found this painting hanging over the chair? Inconsolable. But look at how wonderful it looks after Julian has finished. A miracle!
Imagine having a job where you could make TH-cam videos just about your daily life at work, and people would be like "Yes, this is the content I want"
Thank god you moved away from backing music; it’s incredibly distracting.
First of all, it's definitely way too loud
Antoni Gates / it’s not even bad, just too loud
I liked it. The music and volume.
I love his quiet videos. The sound of his work with his gentle narration is really soothing.
Slime Corpse ... me too.
I've watched a couple of these now and all I can say is you've got some serious hate for staples as stretchers
LMAO
I have watched a lot too and this comment made my day
i was thinking about that as soon as he mentioned the stretcher part lmaooo
What Staples? Those inferior motherfuckers?
so many armyy
thank you for the narration, I learnt a lot, and you've got a lovely voice. just a note though, I'm not sure if it's just my headphones, but the narration seems a bit quiet compared to the music/background noice.
thats wat I was gonna comment. I was under the same impression.
Me as well! I struggled to hear his voice.
sophie There is no such word as learnt it's learned ridiculous
Avion Mech such a narrow world view. I'm not the ridiculous one here, love
Actually Avion in England Learnt is the more appropriate choice of word. There is nothing more ridiculous than attempting to ridicule someone when you yourself are the ignorant party
“That’s me....being very concentrated”
Laughed so hard at that part lol
Me being concentrated then totally messing up everything ..whoops
Nice pfp
Others: "Why do you recommend this channel?"
Me: "It's fascinating and informative, but also calm enough for drifting off to sleep. Also, I really respect a guy who knows a preposition is a horrible thing to end a sentence with, yet uses the word 'whereby' with reckless abandon. I don't know how you couldn't love this."
...A preposition is a horrible thing WITH WHICH to end a sentence. Did I do this right?
@@angelinifamilyarchives2850 Yes! Kudos for catching the the joke! :D
Your hammer flipping skills is awesome
I would love to do that type of work do you take on Apprentice where can I go to study art restoration I feel that it is important
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The mighty Mjǫllnir no doubt!
I was watching that in the other video too! Looked somehow relaxing also 😂
Hashida Tackey are*
That magnetic tack hammer is a poetic tool. I'm obsessed with it. I wish I had stuff that needed tacking. 😅
Steven Edwards seriously! I’ve never seen one before watching his videos, I can’t believe my grandma doesn’t have one she has like every possible tool it seems haha
A poetic tool. That's an incredibly beautiful way to describe something XD I don't disagree in the slightest.
Me too
THAT'S MAGNETIC?? I just thought he was incredibly skillful
imagine taking patches off a painting a realized someone used ELMERS GLUE to put them on
*bruh*
He actually had a painting on which that happened.
Anna C. Sahlstrom seriously?? that’s crazy
@@annasahlstrom6109 LMAO he must have been angry
@@annasahlstrom6109 Link?
Lovely presentation. Glad you mentioned that the painting had been dropped on a chair. I was speculating someone put their foot through it.
The way he said “hit me up” just made me crack up I’m sorry
lmaooo right? it felt so out of character hahah
Everyone has the same reaction toward me, when I actually use slang.
why?
TrashCan Yourmom me too ahahah
like the whitest most businesslike dude going hit me up killed me too
''I skipped some because it's not interesting to watch''. I disagree. I would watch this for hours. XD
I have. All the narrated ones. On repeat. And fallen asleep to his calming voice.
oh hell yeh hes just so calming and relaxing mate i could be here for days and find it all interesting
NekoJim same
Yep I wish it was longer!
He’s like a painting surgeon. You can tell his work is a labour of love.
Somebody get this man a Netflix contract! Damn, these are addicting to watch - thank you!
I enjoy the video but the music is TOO LOUD
I agree.
I have to agree. I love hearing about the painting and the restoration process, and a bit of background music is nice but unfortunately here it felt like it was drowning out the narration.
Same. I eventually just enabled closed-captioning and turned off the sound.
Yup. Cant concentrate on what he is saying.
I was looking in the comments to see if someone else feels the same or if i’m just crazy :)) wayyyy to loud
It's incredible how art restorers can capture an painter's different painting style, you know?
Watching this in 2023. Your videos are so much better now, but even your early videos were a joy to watch.
Wow, the quality of these videos have vastly improved since this!
I'm seeing these in July '22 for the first time. Mesmerized, but I see your point.
:-)
@@mortalclown3812 11th of july 2022 😉
Not only is this a fascinating film regarding the restoration of a fine art painting, it is also great to watch it to see the evolution of your film making technique. Thank you for being inspirational!
Just as satisfying as the toy story woody restoration scene 😍
I love your "dirty" palette. It shows how much dedication you have, don't change it because of people opinion.
Hi , it definitely tells a story. 😊
Oh my god I about had a heart attack when you yeeted the painting over
Ever imagine what an amazing hour long restoration video we would have gotten if he was doing this today
Too bad he didn’t know at the time that so many wanted to see every part of the process
I just saw Mrs. Chase’s portrait in person over the weekend and I am so enamored with this artist! His portraits have such a powerful soul, and you hold it in your hands when it’s brought to your studio. The more art I meet personally, the more in awe I am of the caretakers and restorers who uphold its integrity
So I accidentaly found one of your videos and since I've watch as many as I could find because I find you voice relaxing 😂 it is interesting but after a long day, this is the best thing before bedtime
Same here
Staples, I’m SCREAMING!!!!!!! I also want to tell you thank you for helping me rediscover my love of classical art ❤️
"That's me.
Being very concentrated."
I love you dude. You're awesome, I can watch your vids all day.
“[N]ot that interesting to watch.” Leave that decision to us.
Ot
lol
Lol thats just a polite way to keep us off from secrets on his craft.
@@ANJROTmania same . I thought he has secrets he doesn't wanna show
RIGHT
Watching these older videos and thinking about how much greater your videos have become. I bet you would have never guessed so many people would want to know more about every aspect of your job and listen to you repetitively explain it in a slow soft voice. Haha
After watching this channel for a long time, I can see how experience has changed your process and your choices.
i’m the same, also small details like calling washi kozo “washi” or “kozo” instead of “washi kozo, a japanese mulberry paper”
You can clearly notice how perfectionist and neat he is. Its very satisfying and soothing.
This is amazing! Thanks for the voice over! Definitely makes it more interesting and informing :)
“Epoxy or who knows what” *cough cough* polyurethane
Haley Darby-Miller that’s unacceptable!!!!
I choked 😂😂
Comments like he makes like this makes me, as an artist, want to use awful stuff as a varnish for my own paintings.
Like, "good luck bastard!" XD
(Fun aside: one of my paintings is about half resin)
Absolutely magnificent and stunningly gorgeous work! Your process and technique is delicate and precise!! You are a true master of your craft! Bravo!
The music is STRESSINNG ME OUT
Too loud.
Me too! I’ve been watching his videos before bed. This ones a no go lol
Didnt even notice the music.
@@Rach113 its not his job to make your bedtime better.
@@mircat28 it's not our job to tell others their jobs yet here we are babe. Look around.
I love how your restorations make these people in the portraits live again! ❤️ She is so life like, I half expect her to step out of the canvas. ( or I can step into the canvas myself). Fantastic restoration!
My wife teaches science at an arts charter school. I think she'll find this video invaluable in showing how art and science can work hand in hand.
This man: *master of his craft*
Commenters: yOuR PaLleT iS DiRtY
It isn't dirty....it is RE-usable, reconstituting material.
Thank you for posting this narration! I was fascinated by the original and got quite a lot more out of the footage with the narration. Your work is amazing.
That moment after it falls has got to be a bad one
ensign Cook “if we don’t look at it, it never broke”
Gut wrenching.
That "oh Jesus no. God no." moment
Almost 2 million viewers because we love ALL the steps. ❤️
I really enjoy your series, the attention you pay to the works is wonderful to watch. I would like to see a wood panel painting conservation if one ever comes across your path. Keep at it!
who is watching this to fix their bad mood?
FOush Me, for some reason these videos are so calming and interesting to watch.
Ikr
I have an exam tomorrow
A lil meow meow has my heart i have a final tommorow
The worst is that my bad mood was poorly conserved at least once sometime in the past. Now I have to undo all of that before I can start to fix the mood.
honestly, this fills my heart with joy, so inspiring, your talent is mesmerizing ❤️
Thank you for bringing more steps on more recent videos, this was so fast
This is the first time I've seen such an old video by Baumgartner Restoration. I'm amazed at how much improved the video quality is since this video.
So how much would it cost to restoring a painting with that much damage? It’s such a detail oriented task requiring absolutely perfection, I can’t even imagine the price, but I really hope it’s ALOT.
Maybe a lot more cost than the original price.
P D MacGuire they’re asking for the cost of his services
P D MacGuire I don’t think it was being sold. I think they were asking how much it costs to restore the painting itself or how much he was paid to do it.
@@DavidBittt Yes, I believe that's what they meant too, I'm also very interested to find out! Especially since I might go into this!
A lot.
Please post more videos??? I absolutely love the videos and the music. PLEASE POST MORE
I’ve gone from newest video to oldest and it’s interesting to see what adjustments have been made to his presentation. I think he’s realised that there is a viewership for more detail in his restoration approach. This is the difference between old media and new, the new realises that there is a large enough viewership for long, in-depth videos showing his artistry and craft. I look forward to more videos of his work.
A legend is born. Great to see the early camerawork and how you’ve honed your craft!
nice work but music is too loud, making uneasy to understand what you're saying :(
yep, the music is too loud in my opinion. It just breaks the immersion and should be lowered down.
Anyone knows the song btw?
I agree but at least the video has good subtitles.
Agreed. I love watching these videos, but prefer no music or very low music.
How do you even become an art conservationist? Ive always loved art and ive helped people with their own paintings and taught them. I would love to restore artwork so that more people can enjoy it but i dont know where i would start
I Hate Snakeu find programs about restoration
army
Try art galleries exhibits and their websites maybe?
You'd go to school for museum curation or museum studies, most likely with a dual degree in fine arts. Then get an internship, externship or apprenticeship to learn these specialized skills with someone already working in the field. You could probably pick up some basic knowledge as a museum volunteer or intern but I have to expect that to own your own company/firm, work in a museum or otherwise actually be employed doing this full time you'd need that college degree and specialized skills/training.
I feel like you have to find another conservationist and be apprenticed. Open a conversation with them and get into the 'in' group step by step. There's so much you have to learn from someone who is themselves an expert. I'm going to assume a college degree with help, but that's just to get some background info into you, not actual techniques, and they'll be the ones to tell you in what, and from what school would be best.
I enjoy watching you save these pieces. I think I enjoy seeing the less "famous" pieces the most... most of the artwork you save is from private collections , art we would never see if it were not for your videos. So, thank you!
4:47 Gave me a laugh when he said "That's me" idk tho I find it cute
I’d love to see your clients reactions to they’re restored paintings.
I love how informative these videos are! It'd be great to see them in 1080p at some point.
I have never been hooked as fast as I have been to your videos. It’s such a relaxing moment watching your videos. Please keep them coming.
I would imagine there is a natural artistic talent at work here. There's absolutely no way, I don't think, that someone like me, who can't draw a straight line with a ruler, could do the retouching. The mechanics are teachable, but the ability to match paint perfectly is an entirely different ball game.
Bravo Good Sir, Bravo!
Jenn 💖 in Canada 🇨🇦
The music overpowers your voice. I love watching these.
Especially on this one it would be fun to see the clients reaction to the restoration!
I love these videos. The restoration process is so complex but he breaks it down and makes it seem so simple.
Mesmerizing to watch. I spend time thinking about what future generations will think of our restoration efforts. Techniques and products used !
Love how he just shades the paintings conservators before him like “ew this is a bad restoration lemme fix that” like honestly mood
This is so irrelevant but imagine having a relationship with this man, what kinda problem can he not fix?
Curious Gal someone dying I guess, or maybe he's Jesus or something
@@ryanmclaughlin9041 Jesus couldnt fix himself dying wym
Curious Gal I just love how meticulous and neat he is!
And he’s fine
Skwonk The Goose who do you think is retouching the last supper? Not just anybody 😂😂
If i had my career choice again i would seek this guy out and beg him to take me on as an apprentice! A true master of his craft and it must be a job that brings so much satisfaction to both himself and his clients!
My god, the camera work on this particular video was insane! All the different focuses and the steady movements were nailed! Good job to your cameraman!
I didn’t realize I needed this in my life. Thank you!
So the other conservation was not very well done, but at least it was relatively easy to reverse. So that's pretty good I think. Maybe there wasn't enough time or money for an ideal conservation.
Or they couldn't afford a good conservation
probably done a long time ago. in the 50s or 60s
There was one in his studio where back when his dad was in charge, the person refused to pay their quote, went to two different people to "fix" it then finally returned to them. They talked about how it would cost more to reverse the damage and the person just abandoned the art then and there. He probably still has it since he showed it's waxy glory on Instagram.
Before the modern era of studying things with microscopes and doing scientific testing, conservation was impossible to do well because no one knew the exact perfect solvents and ingredients for doing literally anything. Before the internet it was each guy makes it up as he goes. So even a conservation done 30 years ago will be inferior to conservation done today.
When you clean those older ones with the weathered varnish.. that is SO satisfying, I watch these videos before bed now because its so relaxing and satisfying lol!
Oh my gosh! You are and amazing artist and restorative technician. It is thrilling to watch you bring a painting back from the edge of destruction to something which is a joy to behold.
Thank you for videos.
Amazing work, the painting and the video!
Absolute perfection. Just wow!
wow, I so appreciate that you provide these videos. What a gift you are to those who have valued art that needs some love. Namaste'
I just thank God for people with the skills like u have 🙏👍
Love the video and narration. Can you make it without instrumental background? Just a small suggestion. Great video!
Fascinating as always.
All your points make strong, restorative sense....your work is pleasant to the eye.
Binge watching the channel right now. Even here in 2017, you are showing yourself an expert in field.
It's interesting now, after just viewing the 2019 videos, to see a the subtle changes in technique and continued growth of your skills over the past two years.
7:12 SO FUNNY how the Cello staccatos and the drops are of matching rhythm :D
now thats a lota damage
Sir, I have watched several of your videos. They are so damn interesting that I'm fascinated by the process of painting restoration. I appreciate your talent. More importantly, I RESPECT your talent and diligence.
I totally enjoy watching you work. Your skill is without a doubt. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Lovely video. Music is too loud though, your narratio is hard to hear.
I really liked the music over the video, it creates a very pleasing ambiance for the work he is doing as well as the piece he is working on. It does not disrupt the narratation imo. I'd love to find out what the background music is actually, it's very nice.
Alison Bennington I’ve been dying to know what is is myself
Your palette is perfect! Thank you for showing your trade. It is amazing to watch. God blessed you!
THIS IS NOT RESTORATION. THIS IS REBIRTH. AMAZING WORK.
This was super interesting, thank you for explaining it so thoroughly :)
After watching 10 or more of your videos, you skipping a step gives me anxiety. Haha
You’re a master . Such patience and skill. Matching color notes not easy. Thank you
I learned so much and the videos are relaxing and oddly mesmerizing.
I have a new appreciation for not just the art but all the time and expense that is involved in making sure it will be there for others in the future. Thank you!
Please do more of these!!
I’d love this job omg.
Thanks to TH-cam that people start understanding and knowing about such things at younger ages and may be develop interest/hobbies/careers or become consumers of this. I have a painting in my house, which was bought by my father from some painter who was looking for some support at the time. Father's long passed and I wanna maintain the painting for the memory and story of it. But its grimy and I was wondering how to clean it. Some years ago I would've dismissed the concept of this channel as something rich people worried about, but now I think may be i should look for someone who may be does it for average joes like me.
Amazing attention to detail; coupled with confidence, that obviously comes from experience and diligent learning. What a joy to watch a true professional.
You are a master. I would love to learn this trade.
Really useful insight...I am a contemporary painter and I think it is really important to know the best practice for painting in terms of the archival application of paint.....I paint on copper and Dibond, it would be great if you had any advise on these supports.
I am completely fascinated by your work, which is done extremely well. I get so into it that I don't even notice the beautiful music anymore. My favourite part of your restorations are the colour matching and your own artistry at bringing the paintings back to their formal glory. Thank you for recording and posting your videos.
I don’t know why, but this is so satisfying to watch. Thank you so much, you’re doing a fantastic job both for us, your subscribers and your clients. So thank you!