Cleaning the Skies

This sky was darkened by decades of dust and grime.  It lightened considerably by the time I was finished.

This painting was severely yellowed from being in a smoker's home.

                       

Mid- Cleaning

I took this picture after a small section was cleaned.  It's always exciting to see what is beneath the dirt, grime and old varnish. 

Unknown Girl Painting

While in the back room at a gallery, this portrait was pierced by a sharp frame falling right through the middle.

After carefully re-weaving the tear, I added special inpainting colors.

End result