Hard Skills
AdvancedSolvent-Based Cleaning TechniquesThe precise selection and application of chemical solvents and gels to remove aged varnish and surface contaminants from oil or tempera paintings without affecting the original paint layer.
ExpertStructural Lining and Support RepairPerforming complex repairs to the canvas or wooden substrate, including tear mending, strip lining, or full lining to stabilize the physical structure of the artwork.
ExpertChromatically Accurate RetouchingThe ability to perform mimetic or discernible in-painting on areas of loss using reversible, conservation-grade pigments that match the original color, texture, and gloss.
IntermediateTechnical Imaging and DocumentationUtilizing non-invasive diagnostic tools such as Ultraviolet (UV) fluorescence, Infrared (IR) reflectography, and X-radiography to document an artwork's condition.