Ep 3. Portrait

In this episode of The Repair Shop season 2, we are introduced to a portrait that has been passed down through generations in a family. The portrait is of a young woman who was painted in the early 1900s and has sentimental value for the family. The portrait has suffered from damage over the years and the family has brought it to The Repair Shop in hopes of restoring it to its former glory.

The expert team at The Repair Shop is up for the challenge as they carefully examine the portrait to determine the extent of the damage. They notice that the painting has suffered from water damage and that the paint has started to crack and fade. The team decides that the first step is to remove the painting from its frame in order to start the restoration process.

The painting is taken to the specialist painting restorer, Kirsten, who gets to work on carefully cleaning the surface of the painting. She uses a gentle solution to remove the dirt and grime that has accumulated over time, being careful not to damage the fragile paint surface. Once the surface is clean, she starts to address the cracks and fading paint.

Kirsten uses a technique called inpainting to address the cracks in the paint. This involves carefully painting over the cracks to restore the paint to its original appearance. She matches the colors and brush strokes to the original painting, ensuring that the restoration work is seamless. She also uses a technique called retouching to add color to fading areas of the painting, bringing the portrait back to life.

While Kirsten works on the painting, the frame restorer, Richard, is working on restoring the frame. He notices that the frame is made of a rare and valuable wood, which makes the restoration process even more important. He carefully removes the damaged areas of the wood and carefully matches the color and texture of the wood to ensure that the frame looks as good as new.

Richard also takes the opportunity to add a few personal touches to the frame, including adding a small plaque with the painting's title and the family's name. He also adds a new backing board to the frame to ensure that the painting is well-protected for years to come.

Once the restoration work is complete, the painting and frame are reunited. The family is overjoyed with the results, and the team at The Repair Shop is happy to have been able to restore such a meaningful piece of family history. The portrait now looks as good as new and will continue to be passed down through generations for years to come.

Overall, this episode of The Repair Shop season 2 is a wonderful look at how important restoration work can be. The expert team at The Repair Shop is able to bring new life to an old portrait and help preserve an important piece of family history. It is an inspiring reminder of the value of sentimental objects and the importance of preserving them for future generations to enjoy.