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I can answer questions about art preservation, conservation, and restoration for originals, as well as digital photo restoration. I can refer some excellent art restoration shops in metro Atlanta in Georgia. I do NOT answer any framing questions.

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Art restorer for original paper based art such as photograph, etching, engraving, pastel, watercolor, gouache, book, document, letter, drawing, illustration, as well as digital photo restorer.

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BFA in Art MA in Art

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Carla08/10/0910101010Thank you Judy for sharing your knowledge .....

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2009-10-15 pencil sketches and drawings preservation:

Hi, Kerri, Thanks for the question. To be honest with you, I am a little bit confused about what exactly you are trying to preserve. In the subject, you put "pencil sketches and drawings," so I

2009-10-01 Preservation of charcoal sketch:

It is not unusual at all to have a fabric backing for a drawing or photograph. However, without seeing the drawings in person, it is hard to say how exactly the entire works were done. There is always

2009-08-19 Paper Artwork:

Deborah, Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, there is no way you can preserve your art on paper forever in a bathroom, considering the high humidity of a bath. As a matter of fact, it is the worst

2009-08-12 Preserving Art:

Amy, Thanks for the question. There are several reasons why the paint is pealing off. They all have to do with preparation before starting the painting. Since your question is about how to

2009-08-09 preservation framing:

Hi, Carla, Traditionally, oil paintings are framed with only literally frames alone, for oils are one of the most sensitive means of artistic media. It's a common practice to let the oil paintings

 

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