A client came to us for art restoration for a torn painting in Houston. It had a serious tear in a beloved oil painting that had been passed down from her mother. At first, she assumed it was a print due to the copyright information on the back. What began as a hole turned into a growing rip. The torn canvas required attention before it worsened.
A client had a dark, poorly restored painting from Brazil that featured tears and overpainting. After restoration, the painting transformed significantly, revealing more animals and a vibrant blue sky. The client’s enthusiastic reaction included phrases like “Holy, Moly, Wow” and “fantastic,” indicating his excitement and anticipation for his children’s response.
The oil painting portrait has been in our client’s family for generations. It was originally in Connecticut and moved around the US until it ended up here in Houston. It had quite a few cuts, abrasions, holes, spills, stains, and indented areas, plus it needed cleaning.
He brought it to our Houston oil painting restoration office filled with soot and had a hole, scratches and missing paint.
Based in Houston, Texas, Maris Salmins, owner of Life on the Wall understands the nuances of fine art oil paintings, recognizing that each stroke and pigment contributes to the overall composition. He employs a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques to undo previous errors, ensuring a seamless integration of his work with the artist’s original intent.
