The Forest For The Trees

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Sometimes the smallest distractions can add up to destroy to ability of the viewer from appreciating the scene writ large. But if those distractions can be addressed then we may just be able to view the forest for the trees.
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[loverlei]

On my Christmas vacation we visited several museums. The whole time I was like:
"Hmmm yesss... see this canvas is distorted. You can see it through the raking light. Over here this painting needs cleaned and revarnished. Clearly it has browned with age."

[PedroAbilleira]

I just wanted to point out how nice it is of Julian to always explain the techniques he is using as if it's the first time he is showing them. And also doing it without sounding bored or annoyed or even a word-by-word scripted explanation the he just recites in all videos. There are always some different points here and there that make it confortable for long-time viewers, and very informative for new ones! You're the best :)

[carrutc]

Things only Julian fans know rule
- Hot Tables, Washi kozo, Mylar film, reusing orginal stretcher and keys, cleaning face reveals, bridging never patching, spitting tacks, magical paint matching, the final varnish

[KarolinaWojtczak]

This video has it all: philosophical musings, planar distortions, impasto, shoddy lining, Julian hating on staples and being shady to framers... Brilliant start to the year 😂🔥

[YDGjohn]

my favorite thing about this channel is you saying "i dont really care, i like the way it looks, this is my studio and it's important to me". thats good vibes.

[emelie]

As a Swede, laying in my bed, listening to Julian’s calming voice, I thought for a second that I had a stroke when I suddenly heard Julian speaking Swedish. The shock of my life, and it made my day.

[Tonyblack]

Although it's not a major part of the restoration, I do find the vacuum of the painting on the Hot Table, to be oddly satisfying. Wonderful restoration! I love the way the damaged areas disappear with the retouching.

[surrealsadi]

I'm a simple person. I see a new video from Julian, I click and immediately "Like" it. This painting was beautiful when it came in, and gorgeous when it left. Julian, you did an amazing job.

[christinebravomom]

I was taught to glue paper on the backs. Now that I only frame for myself and can't be bothered, I occasionally get a twinge of guilt. Thanks to Julian, I can tell that twinge to go take a hike. :)

[angelique_cs]

Why is every Baumgartner video a metaphor for my life?
Seriously, he is better than therapy ☺️

[michelleray]

Kit just casually walks by speaking Swedish.. hilarious!

[adelinaklyzbaeva]

All this restoration magic never gets old no matter how many time I saw the paintings get restored ❤

[timlarsson]

Hearing Julian and Kit speaking Swedish? My native language? I didn't think that would bring me the amount of joy that it actually did! 😁 I needed that in my life ❤

[willer]

1:38 You sir are the reigning champion of smooth transitions into the sponsor segment.

[ZANTHERA]

At 15:17 you say something very similar to what I've always worked by in my life. My version used to be 'If I can't do something right, I won't do it at all', but a while ago I decided to change it. Now I say 'If I can't do something right, I'll wait until I can do it right'. That made me feel a lot better about what I could and couldn't do, instead of giving up on something entirely, I just postpone doing it until I have the confidence, knowledge, and skill to do it right.

[williamharris]

I have seen mouldy paper documents and even photo negatives, but never a painting! Thank-you for continuously finding new and interesting things to show your audience.

[tired]

I love watching this channel as an artist because we don’t often talk about the structural support and conservation of our own work. most artists who can afford it outsource this part, but I’d rather know how to do it myself well because I feel like it’s an important part of my creation process.. and I’m a bit of a control freak. I’ve picked up other tips too, like the way Julian patches holes in canvas has helped me up my collage game a lot.
plus, I like the periodic reminder that there is no need to rush, good work takes time and that’s okay.

[juliewardman]

I love your multi-episode videos bacause there's so much detail....and a good deal of suspense! But you know, sometimes I come home at the end of a stressful day and see a video like this and I jump for joy. The therapeutic value of a Baumgartner video project unfolding from start to finish all in one bite is beyond words. Thank you once again, Julian. You made a crappy day melt away in minutes.

[Link-Drako]

Painting repair imo is one of the few trades where you can clearly see the progress in the trade itself. Every painting that is done will be done again. And each time it will be done better. This video is a great example of this.

[ksbrook]

Your channel is one of the few where I do not tire of your explanations of what you do. For me, it is part of the pace and flow of the episode. But I am also aware that new viewers would have no idea what and why you do something unless you were to explain it. So, thank you, for re-explaining with so much patience.