RESTORATIONS
Why Restorations?
Images often speak louder than words. Even through the generations. Creating an work of art from old images requires expertise, patience and vision. The result is a contemporary portrait embracing the charm and nastalgia of the original image, giving it a breath of new artistic life. While some images benefit from a simpler restoration, others take on beautiful life when combined with contemporary fine art through digitally hand rendered painting techniques.
SIMPLE VERSUS FINE ART
The amount of restoration an image needs varies from photo to photo! As such the fee for a restoration depends on the level and complexity of the work involved. A quick consultation via email is often sufficient for me to determine if the photo can be restored based upon my expertise.
SIMPLE RESTORATIONS - $Starting at 150
This process involves diminishing as many of the issues that come from faded images, such as age, water damage, scratches, and fading. After reviewing your image, I'll help you determine whether your image can be successfully restored. A digital image is provided in the same resolution as that which was scanned, and is given with your print selection. The following is an example of a simple restoration.
COMPLEX RESTORATIONS
Other images require a higher level of expertise. For instance, in the image to the right, the client requested the female subject be alone in the final edit. Not only did I have to remove the gentleman and baby, I had to meticulously recreate the car. See the image below.
FINE ART RESTORATION - BEGINNING AT $400
Fine art restorations include colorizing the image and creating a new piece of art using hand rendered digital painting. This is the superb combination of restoration and contemporary art. Due to the complex nature of restorations, this investment may vary. A small file suitable for social media will accompany your purchase of any canvas print. Fine art restoration images are available in fine art or canvas prints.
