The Lady of the Manor Part 1

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For some projects one must ask "why am I doing this?" Some appear simple and yet pose real challenges that test one's resolve. Through the patient application of honed techniques success is possible, even if those approaches need to be modified or run out of order.

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[ThatWildcard]

The year is 2055, Julian built a timemachine to have a fistfight with a conservator in the 1900's.

[tripleaaabattery]

julian: "unfortunately, we're keeping the strainer"
me, someone who isn't a conservator: "boo! the client needs to make better choices."

[unclewiley]

I never thought I'd be frustrated by a person i don't know choosing to not use a stretcher for a painting. You're building an army of novice conservators lol

[muchidromedary.]

Julian is like the Bob Ross of conservation. Soft spoken, able to make everything look easy and love every minute of his videos.

[KevboKev]

I'm calling it right now. When this little series ends, Julian's last words of the video will be...."the the Manor."

[microstorm]

“They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.”

― Terry Pratchett

[mia__p]

You know when you see the "part 1" it's going to be a banger

[Noir]

The removal of surface grime and the old varnish is just so satisfying, I'll never get tired of it!

[evelynillarionova]

“And when I clean it off… well.. it will be cleaned off.” - Julian, 2022 (20:55)

[llchapman]

I wonder at the prospect, in 100 years time, of a conservator analyzing inferior conservator materials and techniques we use today. I like that Julian kindly reminds us that past painters and conservators worked with the materials they had, taking exceptions only to impatient and shoddy application techniques.

[kenkeep]

I completely understand the satisfaction of peeling off the lining canvas in long strips. About 10 years ago I help restore a historic barn - Round Barn in Arcadia OK. Our first task was to remove the paint. The side of the barn, where the paint had not been baked into the wood siding came off in 4+ foot strips. We were all competing to see who could strip off the longest piece. One of my coworkers stripped off a piece that was nearly 6 feet long.

[TeamFish]

Your passive aggression on shoddy attempts at conservation, Julian, are legendary.😁

[marlene]

this man has got me through many mental breakdowns. his voice is just so calming and his whole mentality of "it will take time and it will take work but there's no way around it so i will get through it"

[tinlizzie]

When I saw her eyes at the beginning - I felt they were sad and tired eyes. However, as you did your work, I could see a change in her eyes and expression. Oh, I am so looking forward to seeing the finished conservation!!

[alimanski]

Those close up shots of removing the filling medium - absolutely fantastic

[JorgeALXNDR]

this video was somewhat different. More details and explanations, I really liked. When I think it can't get any better you surprise me, what a great work, conservating and videomaking

[kathleenclark]

Cannot wait for Part Two! I do have to say that whenever Julien opens up a tool drawer, I feel the need to reorganize my kitchen “junk drawer”. Anyone else?

[glcol]

"You can lead a horse to water...but you can't stop him from being an ass." That's what I heard when you explained they wouldn't let you add a stretcher. I'm glad you saved her; she was someones daughter, wife, mother, maybe grandmother. And she looks like a very nice lady too.

[timperry]

"It's a testament to the fish gelatin and washi kozo"

No dude. Those are just tools. It's a testament to your skill and dedication to your craft.

Another fantastic video!

[Tony-cmlg]

I know that the old varnish flattens and yellows the paints but every time he cleans a face I’m shocked at how vibrant the original colours looked