CANVAS RESTORATION

A common restoration involves cracking and yellowing varnish from improper storage. The varnish has to be thoroughly removed, the canvas is then cleaned inch by inch, and then a new coat of varnish is applied.  Sometimes canvas art is punctured or torn, often during the process of moving. The tear has to be patched, filled and in-painted to match the surrounding areas.

OBJECT RESTORATION

This retablo had significant sentimental value to our customer and he wanted to refinish it with an updated look. It had fallen off the wall due to a faulty hanger, so we mended the broken pieces and gave it a brighter gold finish. The figures were given more detailed and realistic expressions.

PAPER CONSERVATION

Do you have old documents becoming brittle due to acidity? Maps with tears and stains from years of use?  Fine works of art mishandled during a move?  Old books that smell from years in the attic? 

We offer:
● All aspects of paper repair and conservation
● Archival housing and storage for paper, books, and art objects
● Encapsulation
● Emergency conservation solutions
● Material analysis and authentication

DIGITAL PHOTO RESTORATION

Artworks is now happy to offer Digital Photo Restoration and printing services. Bring in your old and /or damaged photographs for a free estimate. Please click on images to the left to see what can be done. You might be amazed!

We offer:

• Light to heavy digital retouching

• Removal of red eyes, facial blemishes, dust spots, discoloration and cracking of aged paper

• Restoring of missing parts

• Removal of stains and burns

• Make black and white photos turn to color

• Make color photos turn to black and white