Your workmanship is astonishingly beautiful. This isn't a restoration, but a re-creation. My best wishes and prayers for a wonderful New Year. God bless both of you. Thank you for a great video, as always. ❤
Who doesn't love the originals, how many people have looked at these old statues and loved them, but what you do is outstanding, and they come to life with your restorations. Very nicely done. She is so beautiful, and adding a veil! wow.
Another splendid restoration - with amendments. The drape of the veil is so well sculpted and looks exactly in-keeping with Our Lady. What a beautifully sensitive colour scheme, too. [It's a pity I'm so far away in the UK, because I'd be keen to meet you!] I look forward to seeing more of your work!
This recreation was absolutely breathtaking and left me in awe! The hair turning into a veil was nothing less than miraculous. You both are very skilled and talented! You make a great team together! I wish you both and all your family a very successful 2024 filled with great health and much love!
5:19: "La Petite Ophelie" (which WAS the model's real name by the way; she posed for many paintings by him during during the time this painting was done of her, 1875) by William Bouguereau, my Favorite painter AND I have this life sized print in our historic home :) LOVE her face- so great you recognize Bouguereau's brilliance! Kimberly
Right, I know, I was commenting on the framed print "La Petite Ophelie" 1875 by WIlliam Bouguereau! that you have hangning in the room behind @ 5:19 -- it is in the background while your wife is painting the statue! I know the statue is referencing Murillo :) I have a BA in Art History! I was commeinting on the print @ 5:19 haning on the wall! :) Sorry for the confusion! I love Bouguereau and have the same print also! @@BrushworksStatueRestoration
🤦♂️ so sorry I misunderstood. 🤣😂 But as soon as I mentioned it to Pauline, she laughed and knew you were talking about the print in our home. Thank you and happy new year.
I was over joyed to see the chipped mother Mary was given a new coloure and shape specially covering her hair . I congratulate you. I love making the Crib set an painting. Thak you. 😊
I love your work! I wish someone had mentioned,to the owner, that a bare headed BVM, crushing a serpent, is specifically “The Immaculate Conception” in traditional art and iconography.
Thank you for your compliment. And the parish was well aware of the statue origin and history. But this was their choice. Interestingly another parish (Annunciation) later commissioned us to make the same change to their similar statue. There are various artistic depictions of the Annunciation, of course. Some (like the painting by Jacopo Tintoretto at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Italy) do depict the Virgin wearing a veil. Another is at Museum of the Convent of St. John the Baptist, Müstair, Switzerland. And still another is by Paolo Veneziano from 1838. (At the Getty Centre) So your point is well taken for the painting upon which this statue was based, but as our research suggested the addition of a veil was not an affront or disrespectful we chose to proceed for both churches.
Hello beauhaley! Interestingly we have a daughter named Haley…and we live 5 minutes away from Orleans (Ontario)! Thank you for the compliment. To answer your question we just use a two-part, five minute epoxy glue from any local hardware store or art supply store. The sculpting is actually done with a specific product called Apoxie Sculpt… we get ours shipped in from Toronto but it’s available to order online from the US. Hope this helps🤗
@@BrushworksStatueRestoration thank you very much I really like your videos please continue to make them Ms.Paula is such a great artist take care and may God bless
I imagine the 19th century artist from Italy, Tommaso Carli, would have carved these statues from wood, then made a mould in two pieces in which he could reproduce as many statues on order. Once a negative mould is made, then a positive plaster cast could be constructed with wood bracing inserted during wet plaster stage. I try to imagine how it would be assembled to the back part then joined with wet plaster all around then smoothed and sanded. I would love to see how these plaster casts are assembled. The are just so beautiful. He was such a true artist. So many RC churches ordered his statuary from Montreal over 100 years ago. I personally detest all the modern statuary. They lack dignity and tradition and fail to provide the faithful with sacred imagery worthy of reverence and veneration.
We’ve seen some of his original moulds, Kate. We think you’re right about his process, and he also created a rubber interior skin to de-mould once the plaster cured. To avoid distortion the rubber/latex skin was supported by a wooden frame and a plaster exterior mould. Beautiful to witness! If you’re not aware, it might interest you to know that in one of the many generations of the company, an artist named Catelli sculpted a miraculous statue now known as Our Lady of the Cape (at Canadas national Marian Shrine). It’s beautiful! Even though Catelli’s family is best known for making spaghetti! 🤗
Ps: we share your dislike of many modern statues! We’ve seen a few beautiful ones, but sadly most are made of poor quality resin/plastic with poorly created faces and very little detail. 😕
@@BrushworksStatueRestoration Thank you for your kind and knowledgeable response! I am hungry to know these things b/c I have volunteered to restore our St. Joseph (4.5 ft. T. Carli plaster cast) for our new Catholic center which will be ready for the bishop's blessing on 30th June in NE Mpls. I grew up in Welland and London, Ontario and studied studio art and art history, as I notice you are at or near Ottawa, Ontario! I so admire your work and am so grateful for your sharing such precious processes. Of course there is way more to this than the video can show us but I want to do my very best to honor this powerful saint who I believe has interceded for our family after years of prayer during our tribulation.
We’d love to see a photo when the Bishop blesses the restored statue if you post one! Best of luck and may St Joseph the Worker guide your hands! (Ps where is NE Mpls?)
Yes we know. If you read the captions, or listen to the explanation you will understand. There is some lack of clarity of whether this depicts the Immaculate Conception (Murillo) (scotland.op.org/murillos-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/) or the Annunciation ( www.stuflesser.com/en/statues/our-lady-of-the-assumption/ ) . There are various artistic depictions of the Annunciation, of course. Some (like the painting by Jacopo Tintoretto at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Italy) do depict the Virgin wearing a veil. Another is at Museum of the Convent of St. John the Baptist, Müstair, Switzerland. And still another is by Paolo Veneziano from 1838. (At the Getty Centre) So your point is well taken for the painting upon which this statue was likely based, but since our research suggested the addition of a veil was not an affront or disrespectful to Our Lady, we chose to proceed with this project, and another similar project for Our Lady of the Assumption church in Canada.
Your workmanship is astonishingly beautiful. This isn't a restoration, but a re-creation. My best wishes and prayers for a wonderful New Year. God bless both of you. Thank you for a great video, as always. ❤
Thank you so much, Father. Happy new year and God bless.
Beautiful! Could feel the love ❤.
I love how beautifully it turned out, you’re both so talented 💗
Who doesn't love the originals, how many people have looked at these old statues and loved them, but what you do is outstanding, and they come to life with your restorations. Very nicely done. She is so beautiful, and adding a veil! wow.
Ave Maria! Your works are awesome!
Thank you so much!
I had to watch it again...Unbelievable work. Turned out so beautiful like all the other statues you do!
Thank you so much Charline! Happy 2024!
Another splendid restoration - with amendments. The drape of the veil is so well sculpted and looks exactly in-keeping with Our Lady. What a beautifully sensitive colour scheme, too. [It's a pity I'm so far away in the UK, because I'd be keen to meet you!] I look forward to seeing more of your work!
Thank you so much for your kind comments!
and if you just happen to be passing through our neighborhood, we would love to meet you! 🤣👍
This recreation was absolutely breathtaking and left me in awe! The hair turning into a veil was nothing less than miraculous. You both are very skilled and talented! You make a great team together! I wish you both and all your family a very successful 2024 filled with great health and much love!
Thank you MissIrmaa for your kind comment. And we wish you a blessed and happy new year too! 🥰😍
OMG this is so beautiful. I wish I could learn this art..oh wow
You're very kind! 🙏
@@BrushworksStatueRestoration I love the work you guys do, honestly
@@ibissuau9800 🙏
5:19: "La Petite Ophelie" (which WAS the model's real name by the way; she posed for many paintings by him during during the time this painting was done of her, 1875) by William Bouguereau, my Favorite painter AND I have this life sized print in our historic home :) LOVE her face- so great you recognize Bouguereau's brilliance! Kimberly
Hello Kimberly. I think the specific painting that was the reference for this statue was in fact by Bartolomeo Murillo. shorturl.at/gijtS
Right, I know, I was commenting on the framed print "La Petite Ophelie" 1875 by WIlliam Bouguereau! that you have hangning in the room behind @ 5:19 -- it is in the background while your wife is painting the statue! I know the statue is referencing Murillo :) I have a BA in Art History! I was commeinting on the print @ 5:19 haning on the wall! :) Sorry for the confusion! I love Bouguereau and have the same print also! @@BrushworksStatueRestoration
🤦♂️ so sorry I misunderstood. 🤣😂
But as soon as I mentioned it to Pauline, she laughed and knew you were talking about the print in our home.
Thank you and happy new year.
I do so love your work. I wish your videos were longer.
Thank you Tim! That's very kind of you. We hope to post a couple new videos in the next couple of weeks.
So beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
I was over joyed to see the chipped mother Mary was given a new coloure and shape specially covering her hair . I congratulate you. I love making the Crib set an painting. Thak you.
😊
Thank you very much for your kind words, Sister Maria! May God bless you 🙏
Stunning, might I say ‘miraculous’ restoration work on this beautiful life-sized statue. Great video too. Not too long.
Thank you,. Steve! It's nice to hear from you, and we hoe all is well!
Parabéns! Ficou incrível o processo de remodelagem, nem parece que foi feito uma alteração!
Obrigado Tiago! Feliz Ano Novo!
Muito obrigado para todos vocês também um 2024 com muita saúde e lindas e impactantes restaurações!!!
Excellent restoration with dignity and such sensitive artistry!
Thank you so much Kate! God bless!
Beautiful!
Thank you Margie! 🙏
Absolutely beautiful 💙🌹
Thank you Juneclaire! God Bless!
Wow! That's an amazing restoration!
Thank you! And we think your profile name means “Legion of Mary,” right?… which is lovely! 🙏👍
I love your work!
I wish someone had mentioned,to the owner, that a bare headed BVM, crushing a serpent, is specifically “The Immaculate Conception” in traditional art and iconography.
Thank you for your compliment. And the parish was well aware of the statue origin and history. But this was their choice. Interestingly another parish (Annunciation) later commissioned us to make the same change to their similar statue.
There are various artistic depictions of the Annunciation, of course. Some (like the painting by Jacopo Tintoretto at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Italy) do depict the Virgin wearing a veil. Another is at Museum of the Convent of St. John the Baptist, Müstair, Switzerland. And still another is by Paolo Veneziano from 1838. (At the Getty Centre)
So your point is well taken for the painting upon which this statue was based, but as our research suggested the addition of a veil was not an affront or disrespectful we chose to proceed for both churches.
STELLAR~! Kimberly
Thank you!!
Your workmanship is very very good I want to create the statue but I don't know how to make a female face
You’re right. It is difficult. But thank you for your kind compliment Justine.
Amazing again!!
@@jichangguo thank you ! 🙏
Hi I'm near new Orleans I l9ve your videos. Can I ask what is your choice in epoxy thank you
Hello beauhaley! Interestingly we have a daughter named Haley…and we live 5 minutes away from Orleans (Ontario)!
Thank you for the compliment.
To answer your question we just use a two-part, five minute epoxy glue from any local hardware store or art supply store. The sculpting is actually done with a specific product called Apoxie Sculpt… we get ours shipped in from Toronto but it’s available to order online from the US. Hope this helps🤗
@@BrushworksStatueRestoration thank you very much I really like your videos please continue to make them Ms.Paula is such a great artist take care and may God bless
I imagine the 19th century artist from Italy, Tommaso Carli, would have carved these statues from wood, then made a mould in two pieces in which he could reproduce as many statues on order. Once a negative mould is made, then a positive plaster cast could be constructed with wood bracing inserted during wet plaster stage. I try to imagine how it would be assembled to the back part then joined with wet plaster all around then smoothed and sanded. I would love to see how these plaster casts are assembled. The are just so beautiful. He was such a true artist. So many RC churches ordered his statuary from Montreal over 100 years ago. I personally detest all the modern statuary. They lack dignity and tradition and fail to provide the faithful with sacred imagery worthy of reverence and veneration.
We’ve seen some of his original moulds, Kate. We think you’re right about his process, and he also created a rubber interior skin to de-mould once the plaster cured. To avoid distortion the rubber/latex skin was supported by a wooden frame and a plaster exterior mould. Beautiful to witness!
If you’re not aware, it might interest you to know that in one of the many generations of the company, an artist named Catelli sculpted a miraculous statue now known as Our Lady of the Cape (at Canadas national Marian Shrine). It’s beautiful! Even though Catelli’s family is best known for making spaghetti! 🤗
Ps: we share your dislike of many modern statues! We’ve seen a few beautiful ones, but sadly most are made of poor quality resin/plastic with poorly created faces and very little detail. 😕
@@BrushworksStatueRestoration Thank you for your kind and knowledgeable response! I am hungry to know these things b/c I have volunteered to restore our St. Joseph (4.5 ft. T. Carli plaster cast) for our new Catholic center which will be ready for the bishop's blessing on 30th June in NE Mpls. I grew up in Welland and London, Ontario and studied studio art and art history, as I notice you are at or near Ottawa, Ontario! I so admire your work and am so grateful for your sharing such precious processes. Of course there is way more to this than the video can show us but I want to do my very best to honor this powerful saint who I believe has interceded for our family after years of prayer during our tribulation.
We’d love to see a photo when the Bishop blesses the restored statue if you post one! Best of luck and may St Joseph the Worker guide your hands!
(Ps where is NE Mpls?)
I love it...
The statue is beautiful. Olo perpetual help pray for us
The Immaculate Conception don't used veil
Yes we know. If you read the captions, or listen to the explanation you will understand. There is some lack of clarity of whether this depicts the Immaculate Conception (Murillo) (scotland.op.org/murillos-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/) or the Annunciation ( www.stuflesser.com/en/statues/our-lady-of-the-assumption/ ) . There are various artistic depictions of the Annunciation, of course. Some (like the painting by Jacopo Tintoretto at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Italy) do depict the Virgin wearing a veil. Another is at Museum of the Convent of St. John the Baptist, Müstair, Switzerland. And still another is by Paolo Veneziano from 1838. (At the Getty Centre)
So your point is well taken for the painting upon which this statue was likely based, but since our research suggested the addition of a veil was not an affront or disrespectful to Our Lady, we chose to proceed with this project, and another similar project for Our Lady of the Assumption church in Canada.
Amazing work! That is one impressive statue of the most Blessed Virgin Mary🥲. Wishing all the best for 2024.
Thank you Canuck! Best wishes to you for the New Year also! :)