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Chris Saper · 11-20-2001, 12:19 PM

This morning I ran into my friend Dick Phillips, not only a fine painter in his own right, but who has operated an art restoration business for more years than I can count.

I have seen him restore smuggled Russian paintings (taken off their stretchers and FOLDED) to modern day work. He agrees with you, Bill, 100% that Galkyd is immeasurably superior to retouch varnish, and recounts many problems he has faced trying to restore work with retouch varnish through several layers, without a bonded surface.

Thanks for the advice, I will begin the Galkyd process with my next piece, and try out the GalVar as well.

Chris

11-20-2001, 12:19 PM	#8
Chris Saper SENIOR MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional, Author '03 Finalist, PSofATL '02 Finalist, PSofATL '02 1st Place, WCSPA '01 Honors, WCSPA Featured in Artists Mag. Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,481	This morning I ran into my friend Dick Phillips, not only a fine painter in his own right, but who has operated an art restoration business for more years than I can count. I have seen him restore smuggled Russian paintings (taken off their stretchers and FOLDED) to modern day work. He agrees with you, Bill, 100% that Galkyd is immeasurably superior to retouch varnish, and recounts many problems he has faced trying to restore work with retouch varnish through several layers, without a bonded surface. Thanks for the advice, I will begin the Galkyd process with my next piece, and try out the GalVar as well. Chris __________________ www.ChrisSaper.com Last edited by Cynthia Daniel; 11-20-2001 at 12:22 PM.