Clean freaks shouldn't be painting conservators
It's not often that there's a scandal in the field of conservation. Thanks to my mom for pointing out this one to me:
It seems that the conservation committee at the Louvre was so divided about the techniques used to clean Da Vinci's  Restoring artwork requires a good dose of respect for the painting, the history of a piece, as well as a respect for its caretakers. A good conservator has to balance cleaning and repairing a piece so that it looks brand new with preserving all the fingerprints, stains and imperfections that are part of the piece's Our conservator is wonderful at respecting both our clients' wishes and the integrity of the artwork we bring him. He is well respected in his field and has worked with the Canadian Conservation Institute to ensure that Ontario's museums and galleries are up to par with conservation practices.
If your paintings need a cleaning we can work with you to find the balance that is right for you and your artwork. -Melinda Richter
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