The Perfect Storm Part 1 - Conserving a Hurricane Damaged Heirloom

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Жыл бұрын

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Sometimes, despite our best attempts and hopes, a confluence of events come together to threaten a painting on an existential level. For Brian Dean a climate change advocate and expert and the Great Great Grandnephew of Walter Lofhouse Dean, one of America's foremost maritime painters, the irony was not lost when Hurricane Ian struck and almost took "A Breezy Day" out to sea. But just as the painting was almost lost good stewardship, a timely action and sensitive conservation come together in what could also be called, The Perfect Storm.
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@StormEngineer Жыл бұрын

Client: "In this lead container is a pile of radioactive ash left from a painting that was exposed to a thermonuclear explosion." Julian: "I've seen worse."

@RedShoes29 Жыл бұрын

That one time he had to chip off varnish on that one painting was probably his worst 😂😂

@DrDingsGaster Жыл бұрын

That one painting he had to spend his life scraping urethane off of-

@VidimusWolf Жыл бұрын

@@DrDingsGaster oml I remember that

@heyoworld_ Жыл бұрын

@@DrDingsGasterI remember that but do you know which video it was??

@CulturedThugPoster Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just have to let them go .. For the money it cost to get this 'restored' a better investment would be something else from the auction house, or a new commission.

@d.l.parham157 Жыл бұрын

"It's nothing that I haven't seen before," Julian says calmly. The audience is going, "yikes!"

@rymdalkis Жыл бұрын

Book version: "Julian said calmly" Movie version:

@soulextracter Жыл бұрын

@@rymdalkis I'VE NEVER FVCKING SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE!

@Crowbars2 Жыл бұрын

"Painting! Did you throw yourself into the Puddle of Saltwater? Did you ask one of the older paintings to do it for you? You're absolutely sure?

@TheOboeCrack Жыл бұрын

timestamp?

@TM-xc1yc Жыл бұрын

@@TheOboeCrack 6:21

@ihavespoken4555 Жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon one of Julian's videos recently and now I'm down the rabbit hole bingeing all of them. I'm now a proud member of the "We hate staples, rabbit-skin glue, yellowed varnish and unnecessary re-touching" society.

@charlenejandik6587 11 ай бұрын

Welcome. We have jackets.

@melissam9998 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to the madness lol

@Argondo 9 ай бұрын

@@charlenejandik6587 we got tacks too!

@claudiam5152 8 ай бұрын

We also love washi coso, belgium linnen, tacks and fish glue

@fuabtreter7302 8 ай бұрын

@ihavespoken4555 We also don't like unnecessary patches!

@Jen39x Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing that this painting survived even in such a massive mess. Reminds me of the time Julian worked on the painting that had been through a fire.

@sayanmandal2246 Жыл бұрын

I remember that one....the one which went from black and white to colour. 😂

@caro.s. Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen that one! Can you maybe remember the name of the episode? Thanks in advance :)

@mysticmechanic141 9 ай бұрын

Which video would that have been?

@caroltanzi29 Жыл бұрын

Julian: I really like the idea of your client coming in and talking with you about his family’s painting. I love the history behind the art work. As usual, I was mesmerized watching you start to restore the painting. I look forward to seeing the continuation of the restoration. Carol from California

@lilvixen8406 Жыл бұрын

More like carolfornia. Yes im tired and it was a bad joke. Sorry 😂

@amazinggrace5692 Жыл бұрын

He’s tried to get clients to do this and as well to film their reaction to the unveiling of the restored piece, it most clients decline. It’s wonderful when they appear though.

@ceasewatercolorarts Жыл бұрын

I'm an artist and an art collector that was also hit by Ian. We packed up everything important and valuable to us (all my art, much of our collection, jewelry, dogs, etc) and left town as the hurricane was warming up on the 28th. Sanibel was hit very hard. It's called a barrier island for a reason. I was absolutely amazed afterwards of the stories of people going to their homes praying to find a family heirloom. Friends, when you bug out, stuff your car with as much as you can carry.

@BelleMichele99 Жыл бұрын

we learned hard lessons but we will be more prepared

@Jen39x Жыл бұрын

That assumes you are there to start with!

@emilyfreas5768 Жыл бұрын

@@Jen39x and have a car, or the means to leave for that matter

@alexanderkupke920 Жыл бұрын

But I would add, do so in time, as long as you have time. No art, heirloom, memory piece is worth risking your life or health in a last second rescue effort. And getting trapped by the storm with all the stuff in your car possibly doesn´t help either. I would suggest some storm and water proof storage to get all that stuff to... but with those forces we have seen I guess in parts we also have to readjust our definition of storm proof as well.

@thepagan5432 Жыл бұрын

I could not imagine how heartbroken the owners would have been seeing their heirloom in such a poor condition. I can't wait to see the next phases of restoration. Great post, thank you.

@Arcanist_Gaming Жыл бұрын

12:49 The paper is almost _what,_ Julian? This is gonna bother me; I doubt that you had anything to censor there lol EDIT: Also, the choice to use thunderstorm sounds to score this was interesting as we are forecasted to have thunderstorms all day here.

@slicktak Жыл бұрын

I'm betting he just forgot to record that part. He's said that he doesn't cut out his mistakes.

@Izzy-cp8yt Жыл бұрын

I choose to believe he was going to call it "almost like magic" or "almost fabric-like in it's flexibility and durability", for the sake of my own sanity 😅 I was wondering if anyone else caught that part. Julian left us hanging!!

@mariek2070 Жыл бұрын

@@Izzy-cp8yt I had to replay that bit a few times, too!

@MordantMagic Жыл бұрын

"It's almost the kind of thing that would leave you speechless"

@patrickh5081 Жыл бұрын

Is it one of those There are two kinds of people in the world. 1. Those that can infer from incomplete information.

@daniedel6333 Жыл бұрын

As someone from Louisiana who has lost everything to a hurricane, I feel for those people and so glad they even found their painting.

@Tony-cm8lg Жыл бұрын

Someone’s going to come in with a pile of ashes and Julian is going to be like “nothing I haven’t seen before” 😅

@danaondrackova3431 Жыл бұрын

How poetic it is his greatgreat uncle lost his life because of sea, painted a picture of a disturbed waters that was almost lost because of flood waters years later. This really is the perfect storm

@CallieMasters5000 Жыл бұрын

What a cliffhanger! I'd say that painting was toast if you weren't on the case. Looking forward to a big reveal.

@romigithepope Жыл бұрын

I know right?

@marthaanderson2656 Жыл бұрын

Part restoration, part jigsaw puzzle. Those little bean shot bags really delighted me.

@Panicagq2 Жыл бұрын

I know, right? I don't restore art, I just work on hobby and home projects but Julian has taught me a ton of transferable tricks for measuring, gluing, securing things, and sometimes just a new perspective on creative but practical problem-solving. All that AND I get to watch beautiful art come back to life and learn how the artists themselves worked because he seems to be a natural teacher. What's not to love?

@mariek2070 Жыл бұрын

@@Panicagq2 I tuned into an older episode of "The Repair Shop" (BBC), and was nearly horrified when one of the repair artisans bypassed nearly all of Julian's techniques in restoring a family painting of the house that Grandpa built for his new bride.

@Panicagq2 Жыл бұрын

@@mariek2070 I know, right? It pains me to watch some other folks 'restore' paintings lol Staples? Really? No isolation layer? What barbarism is this?

@greylizard1040 Жыл бұрын

I love the painstaking care that Julian takes with pieces that are extra special to someone and so damaged. His experience makes him a genius with his restoration methods.

@scottcates Жыл бұрын

What an outstanding technique to bond the flaking paint back to the canvas. Watching you remove the mulberry paper so cleanly, with ZERO paint attached to the paper was phenomenal. This is superb work. I loved the adhesives used, as well. Looking forward to the next installment.

@Here4Years Жыл бұрын

Julian works his sorcery and the painting starts coming back to life. Can't wait for part 2.

@1Avatar Жыл бұрын

This episode is such a tease (silently screaming NOOOO you can't stop here)

@maretteschulz8898 Жыл бұрын

@@1Avatar Indeed - same here

@CausingChaos. Жыл бұрын

I never used to care about paintings or art in general until I found you a long while ago. Thanks!

@DreuxVince Жыл бұрын

Dude I had a really rough day and earlier I was thinking "I hope Julian uploaded a new video", and here you are with the most perfect timing ever. Thank you so much

@angelinakardakova Жыл бұрын

Yay another one with a client, I LOVE those episodes!

@tatiannazutania7751 Жыл бұрын

What an honor to be entrusted with such a family heirloom. I can hardly wait for part II.

@Smieska_13 Жыл бұрын

Oooooh wow I loved that you had the client talk about the painting and also his job! A good subject that I would've never related the two. I'm crying for that painting though 😮

@Sedric-and-Charlie Жыл бұрын

I've always enjoyed the mixture of technical solutions in Julian's studio, on one side a custom-engineered piece of heating equipment and on the other, two pieces of gypsum board and a breezeblock

@stacyalcorn9184 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see Kit in the background, nice showing customer interaction and how they present the problem and you observing to explain solutions

@susannegalligan8600 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking on this challenge in front of the camera for us! I learn so much more about restoration than you realize.

@jarduanaodgvods 11 ай бұрын

18:32 Julien starts explaining how the mulberry paper's "life" ends here but how heroic it has been and in my head "Don't cry for me Argentina" starts playing: 'Don't cry for the mulberry paper, its road ends here but it helped me, it helped me clean the, painting from grime and, bond the paint back on, onto its canvas...'🙃

@Lilithliin Жыл бұрын

I have no use for mulberry paper but I really feel we should all have some on hand, just in case.

@irick3000 Жыл бұрын

To see the condition of this piece is heartbreaking. A testament to your ability of restoration that your client went to you for this charge. Im sure many would look at all this distruction and just write it off as destroyed

@donnaspear8311 Жыл бұрын

You're brilliant. You bring so much beauty back to us. Art I would never get to see. Love your work.

@euchrideucrow1970 Жыл бұрын

Oooo-eeeee this one’s a doozy! When I first saw it I thought maybe Julian had met his nemesis but a few minutes later and we see that it’s just another day at the office, albeit an office of incredible talent and knowledge.

@ruadhscottygirl2480 Жыл бұрын

If Julian met his nemesis, he would say, “It’s nothing I haven’t seen before”.

@comradewindowsill4253 Жыл бұрын

@@ruadhscottygirl2480 nah he's met his nemesis, and won. remember that polyurethane? chipping, chipping, chipping away...

@tarabrightstar Жыл бұрын

I hope we get to see Kit again. It's inspiring to see Kit learn and grow. I also think she is really funny.

@oz_jones Жыл бұрын

I mean, she was in the background in this video, so technically we did see her in this.

@spannerfrog_ Жыл бұрын

it's been over 8 months since ian and we're still repairing all the damage down here. in my line of work (sign manufacture) we have been fixing/replacing things non stop the whole time. the amount of loss is still kind of unbelievable like half of my whole town was literally under water but i'm glad this family were able to save something and i have no doubt the restoration will be a resounding success :)

@TatiMalkaviAngel Жыл бұрын

Oh my, 20 minutes go by so fast! Looking forward to the next episode! As an archaeologist, who usually works with ruins, It's beautiful seeing such a deteriorated piece of art being taken care of and coming back to life to be enjoyed by the next generations! Your work is very inspiring!

@brooketaylor2713 Жыл бұрын

I went through hurricane Ian as well and I know the area of where this painting came from and it’s amazing to see one of my favorite creators working on something like this

@HeisenbergFam Жыл бұрын

19:20 seeing the speedrun of painting is a beautiful sight to behold

@merobedas Жыл бұрын

Sympathy to the family. I hope they got their home mended. As a german from the north sea coast, i am used to storms, but a real hurricane must be devastating! I wouldn´t have thought that an oil painting, that has been molding three or more weeks on a wall of a flooded house, could be rescued! I am really looking forward to part two of the video to see the progress! 🙂👍

@BelleMichele99 Жыл бұрын

it was Cat 5, lasted for hours, i think about a dozen people died and many people still struggle with PTSD. it was all we talked about for months. it changed everything! 😢

@graemetimoney7002 Жыл бұрын

As with the painting that survived the house fire, my initial reaction was that this was too badly damaged to be restored. Needless to say I cant wait to see the finished work.

@flameraven42 11 ай бұрын

Impressed the client thought to save the painting for restoration, I would have assumed anything so damaged was a loss and probably have just tossed it in the trash.

@kennstransky Жыл бұрын

This was a great lunch break educational experience and now we all have to hold our breath and wait for part 2. A great and important story sure goes with this painting.

@bananatassium7009 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Dean's explanation of the family history and his current role in relation to this painting were extremely interesting, I'm really honored to be able to hear him explain it with how incredibly important and relevant his field of work is right now, especially with the follow-up about climate change's effect on painting restoration. I haven't even finished watching the video yet, but that intro really blew me away!

@sydneycopps3046 Жыл бұрын

The only problem is I have watched every single video and I can’t wait anymore. I need more videos at a quicker pace to satisfy my addiction to this channel.

@zippymacadoo6336 Жыл бұрын

Right there with you.

@sally9123 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating video. When I saw the painting I thought it was just too badly damaged. You’re amazing. Yes climate change will mean we all need to think carefully about things we took for granted. Seed banks dug into ice and permafrost are no longer safe, snow gums in the Australian alps are at risk from insect attack because winters are no longer cold for long enough periods to kill some insects … and so it goes on. It’s also great to see someone passionate about family treasures.

@graceparker7003 Жыл бұрын

Julian you are such a tease!! So happy to see you posted today because I have been missing watching you work. I lived in S. Florida for a good many years and know just how destructive those hurricanes can be. While I am extremely sad that this has happened, I am so happy that the owner picked you for the restoration/conservation of the painting. I can't wait for the next parts. I just know it's going to take my breath away when it's done.

@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560 Жыл бұрын

Well Julian if anyone could salvage and restore the painting it would be you. Looking forward to part 2 . Have a good week and God bless amen.

@NinaHansen2008 9 ай бұрын

It’s really nice to see the client talking to Julian about the painting and it’s history.

@86fifty Жыл бұрын

Ohh, lovely! I remember in previous videos, Julian has talked about hoping for a client someday willing to talk on camera to be part of the video, and he got one! And the owner has all this experience on such an important topic! It's eye-opening for me to think about the museums in at-risk areas, that the STUFF there is at risk of being lost, too, not just the people themselves, but what they love. The framing (hah) of this video, then, is a really good reminder of how MANY different disciplines will soon have to reckon with the topic, because it will affect their work.

@elickes Жыл бұрын

Julian, you're such a talented craftsman! Thanks for letting us into your world.

@appleberry7425 Жыл бұрын

I have to say I’m really impressed how all the mold was addressed in this process.

@annekabrimhall1059 Жыл бұрын

AND washi kozo with fish gel is fully compostable!

@ellengraham4677 Жыл бұрын

I love watching the cleaning its definitely the best bit, seeing the painting coming back to life.😊😊

@BookishStephanie 5 ай бұрын

Seeing a catastrophically damaged painting in Julian's studio is like seeing someone falling from a tall building in a Superman movie - there's absolutely no need for concern. A hero is at hand, a satisfying resolution is inevitable, and I can relax and enjoy the show.

@suzil7687 Жыл бұрын

A cliffhanger at the cleaning stage?!??! Noooooooooo! Juuuulian!! That’s my favorite part!!

@skiingowl Жыл бұрын

Me, looking at a painting in an auction house: OMG, that is filthy. I wonder what it would look like after it is cleaned? Thank you for your videos. They are entertaining, educational, and soothing. I can't wait to see how this one turns out. (I didn't bid on the painting in question, couldn't afford it)

@ebmayes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the backstory for this one!! Can't wait for part 2 & to see it "all better"!!

@Chr.U.Cas2216 Жыл бұрын

If it wasn't Mr. Baumgartner, I would have said that this painting is definitely beyond repair because damaged in so many different ways. Especially because of the mold. But, as we all could just witness, the master of all masters and his "mulberry paper" saved it. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

@cityofillustrations Жыл бұрын

Oooh i do love when we get to see the owners of the painting

@Excitable67 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Talk about a challenge! Already this immense challenge is being met and conquered by just the beginning steps! I can't wait to see how it looks after the full cleaning and then further restoration. Impressive to see how much junk was removed by just the paper and fish gelatin!

@livtupi Жыл бұрын

Omg i might've passed out right there and then if i was tasked with restoring all THAT

@h-leysanchez3397 Жыл бұрын

What a great way to start off Memorial Day. With your wonderful video 💯👍💖

@grammalee2012 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are one of the best reasons to watch KZfaq. Thank you.

@metatechhd Жыл бұрын

"Wow, 🌪🌊 this is quite the spectacle! Julian's nonchalant response leaves me in awe 😮. It's fascinating how he remains composed despite the intensity of the situation. I can't help but wonder what kind of experiences he's had to make this seem like a walk in the park. 🤔 Definitely a mystery worth unraveling. 🧐"

@Soldier4USA2005 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE your videos!!!! I do a form of restoration with boots, shoes, etc made of leather and many of the reasons for certain steps you take, I have similar reasons. This video really gave me a fright, given the painting's condition, but the fact it's in a 2 part video tells me you're going to show us your powers as a renowned wizard once again.

@angelique_cs Жыл бұрын

I love a client that knows his provenance Can't wait to see what magic Julien does! (Usually I'm a goofball in these comments, but I feel like I should be on my best behavior when the client comes in)

@valarya Жыл бұрын

hahah everyone IS very well behaved today. dad has company, time to put on our manners 😂😂

@angelique_cs Жыл бұрын

@@valarya exactly hahaha Though I'm secretly stealing all the Cheetos away in the other room 😉

@chrisdavis1722 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Another interesting start to a work and related challenges I had not pondered. So nice to see the relative speak on his family’s works, passions, and how they relate. Looking forward to part 2 👍

@timtaylor8406 Жыл бұрын

Having seen your many videos over the last two years, I think without question this is the most difficult, brilliant, masterful restoration of all of them. Absolute pinnacle of your craft, cannot be surpassed.

@mindy7819 Жыл бұрын

This seems to me to be one of the most daunting tasks yet. Can’t wait for the finish!

@kotpijemleko Жыл бұрын

thank you for all the years of content!

@plancton4058 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the results!

@daxmas625 Жыл бұрын

This could be number one of a ll restorations. I think of all of paintings that have not survived because all those ten reasons you addressed. Just can’t wait to see the finished results.

@florencetheunicorn Жыл бұрын

I can't wait until the next video! I'm ready to see you work your magic!

@shanettequao9043 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see another upload !!

@iainwalker8615 Жыл бұрын

It was really interesting to hear Brian talk about the history of the painting and the ramifications of climate change on art.

@mary-jomarshall2027 Жыл бұрын

Climate change is real. Climate change is real!

@stevedikovics8441 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was hoping Julian would speak to the effect his Porsche 911 exhaust has on the climate 😂. Love it in white Julian!

@shanettequao9043 Жыл бұрын

This has made me curious about paintings that have been damaged by seawater, not just mould too. What would the salt do to the paints over time?

@turkizno Жыл бұрын

Apparently it is an very real concern, looking into it there is an entire research paper available on the subject - salt can chemically alter the oil painting's pigments and therefore discolor certain colors, crystallization pressure is a thing apparently. It is really interesting stuff

@shanettequao9043 Жыл бұрын

@@turkizno thank you so much for your answer! I’d really love to read the paper if you know the name?

@kososka Жыл бұрын

Two-part Baumgartner video, let's go!!

@maretteschulz8898 Жыл бұрын

Hurry, Hurry.......just itching to see part 2👏👏💕💕

@michaelcasey3166 Жыл бұрын

This is going to be epic! Looking forward to the full repair.

@-Kailinn- Жыл бұрын

Excited for the next one. Excellent work.

@samanthadean1083 Жыл бұрын

This is going to be a stunning transformation!!! Can’t wait for next week!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@maddieadams75 Жыл бұрын

Definitely looking forward to this restoration ❤

@LS-kg6my 9 ай бұрын

Amazing process!!

@DS-pd5ov Жыл бұрын

I’ve just watched two of your first videos and I can tell you’ve come a long way regarding video editing and providing details of the process 👌🏼 such a cool and noble job!

@is_just_diana Жыл бұрын

This is the craziest puzzle I've ever seen!

@user-mo5hz9kp6y Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to part 2. 👍🧐

@gregmunro1137 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is wow!! I can’t wait to see what the next video !

@BelleMichele99 Жыл бұрын

i live in Southwest Florida as well! right where he’s talking about, it seems the world has forgotten about us as we try to build back 😢😢

@jill552 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for part 2

@elianabeebe7494 Жыл бұрын

What a tease! Can’t wait for part two, it’s looking great already :)

@paulinemarvaso2555 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to part 2.

@yvonnemccarthy4957 Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday to me!! A new video from you! Love hearing from the client, and I'm excited to watch your progress on this challenge. Thank you!

@annamcnee4887 Жыл бұрын

Love it I can't wait for part 2

@purpleunicorn87 8 ай бұрын

Wait holy shit the clarity from just the soap was incredible!! Can't wait to see the end!

@seriliaykilel Жыл бұрын

Wow - surprised even this much of the painting survived given how bad the flooding was. Awesome vid, like always

@GabdeVue Жыл бұрын

Love it, when your clients are happy to speak on camera. I am very interested by that part of your job, too, thank you so much.

@oneofthemqueers1165 Жыл бұрын

So glad you uploaded! Your videos always make my day :)

@TheRockWolf95 Жыл бұрын

You're videos are a true healer for the heart of an art lover and the most relaxing thing for the mind, thank you for yet another wonderful video! ❤ i so wished you could upload an new video every day so i could always have your videos to watch after a long day, they are simply just the best!

@Kani_Modaressi 10 ай бұрын

Kozo washi 💘😻🫶🏼🌻🌻 yes indeed! Amazing Julian!!! Bravo!! ✨✨✨✨✨

@lefterismplanas4977 Жыл бұрын

This a brilliant episode. Thank you for it

@tinlizzie Жыл бұрын

Cape Ann - Massachusetts - a place with which I am familiar. WOW! It is heartbreaking to see what it looked like at the beginning, and I am glad the owner brought it forth as quickly as he did - the sooner the better. You have my undivided attention for this one.