A Rather Fowl Situation

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Sometimes when a painting arrives one must simply pause and marvel at the damage, for when it's this extensive, it's pretty impressive. Suffice it to say, all hope is not lost and this painting situation will be transformed from Fowl to Pheasant.
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[mortempa]

The owner: Hey man, can you save this painting? I think it's impossible
Julian: Hold my washi kozo

[malinblitz]

fun fact: if you look into a mirror and say "staples are superior to tacks" three times in a dark room, a very annoyed julian will appear behind you.

[Raisopod]

This would be a lethal drinking game. "Take a shot every time you think 'surely it can't get any worse'." You'd be plastered by the time you saw the duct tape.

[Berre]

Owner: "James, this painting is leaking."
Butler: "I'll get the duct tape, sir. It is reversible"

[kurokaiman]

ya' know? sometimes i wish the creator of these painting could come and see what julian is doing. just imagine their reaction to seeing someone taking such delicate care of their works and explaining every little detail.

[TheAmazingHuman]

Julian saying he'd fight someone praising staples over tacks made me laugh. The thought of Julian going after a staple guy holding his tack hammer... hilarious. 😅💕

[theanubisfan]

Julian: this has to be it right? There can't be more damage!

The painting: BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

[geoffreykeane]

I would have loved a 90 minute extended version of this. Doesn’t have to be all narrated, just watching the work is so enjoyable.

[MrWolfSnack]

15:20 I laughed a lot when the jump cuts of the weights just kept coming and coming and coming and coming. Julian has a very specific sense of humor

[zelousfoxtrot]

That is going to be one happy client. And I love that this painting was never about a 'big name artist', it had deep meaning to the owner, and that was why it was worth saving. What art is truly about.

[alennaspiro]

"with a hope and a flip"
*piece of canvas flies across the studio*
"The painting is okay"

[michelebriere]

I love how real the boy's face is. You can see the chill in the air in the rosy colors.

[johnnyshortfor]

Julian: "It's just oil paint."
me, not comprehending: okay...?
Julian: "Gobs and gobs of oil paint-"
me, almost levitating off my bed: WHAT THE FUCK

[MrSupahlovah]

Tacks: Make only one hole, have a head to easily remove, don't break into tiny little slivers when trying to remove, applies holding pressure on larger area

Staples: Make 2 holes, have to try to pry out and end up breaking them, smaller surface area and can rip the tacking edge

I think it's pretty obvious which is better :)

[sandraraituma]

The owner must be shocked to see the painting almost as good as new! Also, I feel like this was not the most difficult restoration, but one of the most satisfying for sure.

[bradwilliams]

I like how he just tells us every single step because he's so good there is no way we could possibly replicate his work.

[statewench]

I love this painting. The young boy does really "come to life". What a wonderful back story. Tank you once again 4 letting us come along.

[CookedBrisket]

It’s such a small detail but I love the way you title, narrate, and overall edit your videos. You truly tell a story and bring life to the painting.

[marce]

I thought that hard blob was going to be super glue. I wouldn’t have been surprised considering there was duct tape on the back. Another amazing restoration. Well done!!

[willi]

Watching Julian is a bit like "Pimp my ride", but for grownups.

Thank you Julian for the work you do 🎨🖼️