Banksy Mural Removed in S.F What's next...?

Banksy's iconic mural of the rat with a beret was saved from obliteration due to the City's anti graffiti ordinance. Movie director Brian Greif had to promise to not sell it in order to be authorized to dismantle the outside redwood slats of the Victorian Height District home. But a firestorm of discussion ensued that pitted discussions of public art for the people and the greedy money grubbing art collectors that want to own it all. 

Its been of such interest that the article took up serious square footage on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle in this morning's Sunday paper with a full page spread on the inside.

For the article, go to this linked page at the website of the firm that is in charge of the restoration of the mural, Scott M. Haskins and Fine Art Conservation Laboratories

Mexican Art Master David Alfaro Siqueiros Mural "Mexico Today" Moved

In 1992 a move was afoot to move a famous mural by Mexican Master David Alfaro Siqueiros from the Palisades in Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, CA. It was a BIG deal and the final details were nothing short of an art conservation miracle. The story of the whole mural restoration project is so interesting that, if you like art,  I am sure you will want to see the 30 minute professional video. I was part of the team of painting conservation experts responsible for the saving and moving of this rare mural by one of Mexico's most famous artists of the 20th century. Leave a comment! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACRmeSkgCaA

Art conservation questions? Call Scott Haskins at 805 564 3438

Mural Restoration in LDS Salt Lake City Temple

The historic Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City will be closed for a couple of weeks end of Jan beginning of Feb for maintenance. The opportunity will be taken to lightly clean and varnish the murals in two of the three mural rooms. See story at http://mormonartconservation.org/murals/salt-lake-temple-murals-to-be-cleaned-and-varnished/

Save Freeway Murals From The Taggers and Vandals

Today was crazy: I was on the 101 freeway in Los Angeles, standing on the shoulder of the road about 5 feet from the traffic under an underpass all day. Today was the first day of work of graffiti removal from Kent Twitchell's Jim Morphesis Monument. Here's what happened today in an interesting quick 1 minute video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR0rpn8Z5cs

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Mural Conservation and Graffiti Removal From Downtown LA 1984 Olympics Freeway Mural

Graffiti removal from famous mural on downtown Los Angeles freeway will begin Tues.


See video of process http://www.fineartconservationlab.com/projects/murals/graffiti-removal-from-la-1984-olympic-freeway-murals-to-begin-details-and-video/

Kent Twitchell Finishes Art Restoration of Mural at Biola University

The 3rd video of the art conservation/restoration of monumental realistic beautiful outdoor mural by Kent Twitchell at Biola University is ready. Very interesting and cool! http://bit.ly/iF59qd

Its the 3rd video on the page (largest). If you like the video, please leave a comment and click on the THUMBS UP!

Kent Twitchell is the leading muralist in Los Angeles, known world wide. Google his name and pack a lunch cause there's a lot of interesting stuff to read. His murals are always huge, gorgeous, realistic and interesting.


He is also the co-founder of the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles and is a driving force to get outdoor murals protected from graffiti.

Kent Twitchell Finishes Restoration of The Biola Jesus Mural

I'm in Los Angeles (La Mirada) today putting the final varnish on Kent Twitchell's Biola Jesus mural. Kent, the original artist of the mural done in 1990, is in charge of the restoration. But he has brought me on as part of the effort to consult with him on conservation efforts/needs. Today, I'll also be shooting the final clips for the video I've made of the project. Stay tuned!

If you haven't seen the two previous short videos yet, of the analysis before the work and the video on consolidation and conservation efforts, go to www.fineartconservationlab.com/twitchell-biola-jesus-mural

Famous Mormon Mural by LA Ramsey Found and Saved

This painting of the Angel Moroni delivering of the plates of the Book of Mormon to Joseph Smith by Lewis A. Ramsey is one of the best know paintings in the LDS Church. Unknown and lost for decades,  I was part of the rediscovery of this “long lost masterpiece." Go to the following link to see this video about the incredible story how it was saved from demolition, lost, rediscovered (smelly!), conserved and restored.

http://mormonartconservation.org/murals/mural-of-the-restoration-by-la-ramsey-found-and-restored/

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Art conservation questions: Call Scott Haskins at 805 564 3438
Art appraisal questions? Call Richard at 805 895 5121

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Art Conservation of Kent Twitchell's Mural of Biola Jesus - 2nd Video of Consolidation

This short second video shows the treatments that seem to miraculously regenerate the whitened varnish. By also absorbing into those layers an adhesive, the original colors reappear in a startling way.



The work is performed by Scott M. Haskins, art conservator on the mural by Kent Twitchell at Biola University in La Mirada, California. See blog page dedicated to project at http://www.fineartconservationlab.com/twitchell-biola-jesus-mural/

1st video shows tests and examination
3rd video shows Kent's restoration
4th video shows techniques of final varnish

Scott M. Haskins 805 564 3438 best_artdoc@yahoo.com www.fineartconservationlab.com
Kent Twitchell, 310 709 2037

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