Painting Restoration Services in London

Oil Painting Restoration Specialist in London

We offer professional Oil Painting Restoration in London and the UK. Contact us to discuss your picture cleaning and restoration. Alyson Lawrence is passionate and dedicated to the conservation of fine art. She understands that whilst a painting may not hold excessive economic value; it can be significantly sentimental.

For example, you may have a family heirloom that has been damaged over time. Whilst some may argue that small amounts of wear and tear show the authenticity, restoring and cleaning a painting can help to preserve its condition.

With over 30 years of experience, her reliable and effective service is well-established in the local community. From the studio in Fulham, she has carried out work on oil paintings of all sizes and styles.

The condition of the painting largely determines the level of work required; this can be influenced by factors such as the humidity, temperature and location at which the painting was stored/displayed.

Call 07768 470473 today to discuss your restoration project. Or use the contact form to send an email with your enquiry here.

There could be many reasons why you are looking for picture restoration and repairs. She has worked with domestic and commercial clients over the years, including paintings for private homes and art galleries. You can always expect nothing less than the best from the expert restorer at Painting Restorations.

During the consultation, she will provide the most accurate and competitive quote for the work required. Because of the materials used in oil canvas painting and how they have changed over the years, restoration work can sometimes be difficult.

An experienced restorer needs to understand the original technique and media used by the artist before attempting to replicate the work for touch-ups and filling in parts which are missing. The current condition of the painting is also taken into consideration.

Oil Painting Cleaning and Restoration

If you are looking for picture cleaning and restoration specialists in London, Painting Restorations will no doubt be shortlisted. Alyson is a member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen, with years of experience in restoring and repairing paintings in any style. She specialises in restoring oil paintings from 17th century onward.

Alyson understands the value held in these paintings and treats each one due care and attention to ensure you only receive the best quality work and service.

All of the materials used any restoration and repair work are made of natural materials- including a homemade blend of wax used in canvas repair.

For the most effective repair, Alyson only uses traditional techniques and materials to replicate the authenticity of the painting. If any repair work was carried out, great care is taken to disguise the repair work, such as sanding the filled area down to canvas level and matching the colours.

Re Lining Oil Painting Canvas

Oil paintings are made up of layers from the canvas, primer, and numerous layers of paint the artist saw fit to achieve the desired effect. Usually, there are multiple layers of varnish to protect and preserve the painting. For older paintings, there could be extra varnish layers applied by other restorers in later years.

Depending on the condition in which the painting is stored, particularly the humidity, stress can accumulate in the different layers and cause flaking or cracks to appear. The wooden stretcher could also warp over the years, causing shears to the paint layers. If diagnosed, this must be remedied immediately by an experienced professional to prevent any further damage to the painting.

Painting Restorations will only re-line the oil painting canvas if necessary. The process is carried out with traditional techniques and materials to preserve the authenticity of the painting.