CLEANING OF AFRICAN ART

Many years ago, I bought a painting in Africa.  The cost of the painting wasn’t very much, it wasn’t about the cost.  The money went to help a family.  The painting became a memento from that country and had sentimental value to me.
The painting had some flaws, smudges, it needed to be re-stretched and the frame needed to be repaired.
I was in no hurry, but I knew one day I would find someone that did art restoration.
I gave the painting to Anabela Ferguson, who owns and operates Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC.  My painting was in good hands.  She did an excellent job in cleaning and restoring the painting to its original, beautiful appearance.
I would recommend Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC to anyone who is in need of fine art restoration.  She is knowledgeable, professional and cares about you and your art.
P.A.

A SPLASH OF COLOR TO YOUR WALL

ORIGINALS JUST FOR YOUR HOME

PERFECT TIME TO ORDER YOUR FLUID ACRYLIC, YOUR OWN AND ONE OF KIND PIECE.  MADE JUST FOR YOU.  WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM/GALLERIES/HOME-IDEAS   ONE ON ONE TO SELECT YOUR FAVORITE SPLASH OF COLOR INTO YOUR LIVING SPACE.  ANABELA'S GALLERY IN SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA.  BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

TIME FOR NEW ART

STOP BY AND JOIN THE GREAT STORES 

AT HUNTSMAN SQUARE

Hello Residents of Huntsman Square, heading your way for the month of September.  Custom Framing to your door, and estimates of restoration of your most precious paintings . Come and see new designs and Home Ideas 9/5-9/25.  Springfield Virginia Anabela7973@aol.com

PERFECT TIME FOR YOUR AT

AFTER YEARS OF KNOWING HER SERVICES

After many years of admiring Anabela Ferguson's display of art work, I finally took two pictures to her for reframing and matting.  I was well aware of her ability to restore and reframe damaged or older pieces of art as well as her talent as an artist.  I have always admired her original pieces of art.

Anabela is a true pleasure to work with.  She is as gregarious and personable as she is profession.  Her opinions and suggestions are welcomed because her talent is so obvious in her art work.  She is willing to work with you to make you sure you are pleased with your final piece of art.

I would highly recommend Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC.  Anabela is a delight to work with, precise, punctual in completing projects, and reasonably priced.

I look forward to working with Anabela in the future.

H. S.

Fairfax Station, Virginia

SEPTEMBER 4TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25TH 2017

EXHIBIT IN HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL

SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA

HOURS 10:30-6 M-F 

SAT. 9-6

SUN. 11-5

SOLO EXHIBIT HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL

HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL

ANABELA'S GALLERY

JULY 10th THROUGH JULY 24th

M-F  10:30 - 6 PM

SAT  9 - 6 PM

SUNDAY 11-5 PM

AVAILABLE TIMES TO GET AN ESTIMATE OF YOUR OWN ART OR HEIRLOOM COLLECTION, FOR CLEANING REPAIR, TOUCH UP, AND FULL RESTORATION.

ANABELA-ARTIST.COM/ARTRESTORATIONS/

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7500 HUNTSMAN BLVD. SPRINGFIELD VA 22513

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY  IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH

FREE ESTIMATES

Huntsman Square Mall. Directions: Starting In Fairfax, VA On Armstrong Street, Go Toward Chain Bridge Road. Turn Left On Chain Bridge Road And Continue To Follow VA-123 South. Take The Ramp Onto Fairfax County Parkway (VA-7100 South). Turn Left On Huntsman Boulevard. Make A U-Turn On Huntsman Boulevard And Huntsman Square Will Be On Your Right At 7500 Huntsman Boulevard.

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CAMOUFLASH OF A FISHING BOAT

FROM A FISHING BOAT TO A HUNTING BOAT

Capturing the process of converting the paint job on a “fishing” boat to a “hunting boat”.  The boat is a  1970’s era 14’ aluminum Sea King that was abandoned. Apparently, the boat had been used for fishing and our intent was to use it to hunt waterfowl in the marsh.  For that, we needed a camouflage pattern that would blend into marshy areas when viewed from any angle, but especially from above.

              We began by adding some stainless nuts and bolts and “5200 Marine sealant” to bolster the structural integrity.  The paint upgrade followed.  Initially, the boat exterior was bare aluminum and the interior was faded blue paint.  We began by thoroughly cleaning the boat with soap, water, and a pressure wash.  The next step was to apply two coats of primer, allowing sufficient drying time in between coats.  We were careful to eliminate any shiny or reflective spots.  After the primer coats, we applied camouflage spray paint  to the exterior using marshgrass stencils and five different camouflage colors.  We allowed sufficient drying time between the application of each of the five colors.  By starting with the darker paint colors and moving to the lighter colors, we were able to create depth in the pattern, making it appear three-dimensional.  After completion of the exterior, we flipped the boat and repeated the process on the interior.  For the final touch, we used one more small, random application of black spray paint to break up the pattern and strengthen the three-dimensional effect.  The end result—water tight, seaworthy, and “invisible” in the marsh.

FOR MORE INFORMATION HOW TO GET YOUR BOAT PAINTED BY THE ARTIST. CONTACT ME ANABELA FERGUSON ANABELA7973@AOL.COM

We would love to talk with you about the service, pick up and delivery available.  571-594-3717

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_9ypldX00um6I5LFEz_V

ANABELA FERGUSON
ANABELA7973@AOL.COM
WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM

PUTTY TO AN AGED PAINTING

PUTTY APPLICATION

WE ALL HAVE KNOWN GREAT ART CONSERVATORS AND RESTORERS IN OUR TIME.  WE HAVE ALSO KNOWN OF SOME UNFORTUNATE DAMAGES DONE TO BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART ALL OVER THE WORLD THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.   

STUDYING THE ART AND ARTIST FOR A PARTICULAR DAMAGE PAINTING IS CRUCIAL AND MUST BE DONE. I HAVE ALWAYS MADE A PRIORITY TO INFORM THE CUSTOMER OF ANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN OF THE PIECE I AM WORKING WITH AND GIVING THE CLIENT A VIEW FROM MY STUDIO TO THEIR HOME AND PROVIDING THEM WITH NEW OR APPLYING TECHNIQUES PROMISED TO THE CUSTOMER. I USE UV LIGHT TO EXAMINE THE WORKS GIVEN TO ME INFRONT OF THE CUSTOMER AND BEFORE TAKING IT WITH ME TO MY STUDIO.

THE CUSTOMER OR CLIENT MUST FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR EXPLANATION OF BEFORE AND AFTER PROCESS BEFORE UNDERSTANDING WHAT I PROMISE TO DELIVER.  YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION IN SEE MORE PHOTOGRAPHS

ONE OF THE MAIN TOPICS IS FILLING IN A MISSING PAINTED AREA WITH NEW ELEMENTS SUCH AS PUTTY JUST TO FILL IN.  THE PUTTY I USE IS FROM A CONSERVATION SUPPLY COMPANY AND I HAVE LEARNED HOW TO APPLY IT AFTER PRACTICING IN PAINTINGS OF NO VALUE OR PIECES I HAVE PICKED UP IN A THRIFT STORE.  THE PUTTY IS KEPT IN MY REFRIGERATOR WITH A FEW DROPS OF NEUTRALIZER AND SEALED AND KEPT IN A ZIPLOC AWAY FROM HEAT.  

WHEN I COMPLETE THE PROCESS OF LINING THE AGED PAINTING IS AFTER THE STUDY I SUBMIT MY OWN CONCLUSION THAT IF CRACKLING APPEARS IN THE PAINTING, OR IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE AREAS OF MISSING PAINT, OR TO MANY AREAS THAT NEED STABILIZING BEFORE ANY CLEANING IS DONE TO IT.  ONCE I COMPLETE THE CLEANING PROCESS, AT THIS TIME IT MAY TAKE MORE THAN A FEW DAYS, IT COULD VERY WELL BE AS LONG AS A FEW WEEKS, I MAKE SURE THERE ONLY THE SIGNATURE AREA IS NOT TOUCHED OR ALTERED FOR AUTHENTICITY.  SOME ARTISTS FROM 1800'S TO EARLY 1900'S SIGNED AFTER THE PAINTING WAS VARNISHED, THE CLEANING OF THE SIGNATURE COULD VERY WELL REMOVE THE HAND SIGNATURE GIVEN BY THE ARTIST.  TO VIEW MORE SAMPLES OF MY CLEANING YOU CAN VIEW MY PAGE FOR BRUSH STROKES FINE  ART LLC   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_9ypldX00um6I5LFEz_VA  

WHEN I AM FINISHED APPLYING PUTTY WITH A PALETTE KNIFE THAT IS SMALL ENOUGH NOT TO TOUCH AREAS OF BRITTLENESS, I PROCEED WITH NEW UNPRIMED CANVAS AND GIVE THE AREA WITH ALMOST CURED PUTTY TEXTURE BY PRESSING GENTLY ON THE PAINTING.  ONCE COMPLETELY DRY I WILL SAND DOWN THE SMALL AREA AND CONTINUE WITH SEMIGLOSS VARNISH TO ISOLATE THE OLD TO THE NEW PAINT. THE REASON WHY I CHOOSE TO DO THIS IS TO MAKE SURE THE COLORS AROUND THE AREA THAT NEED PAINTING ARE PURE AND VIBRANT IN COLOR SO THAT I CAN MATCH CORRECTLY THE MISSING PAINT AREA.  

For more information please go to www.anabela-artist.com/artrestorations/

AFTER EIGHT YEARS - PENTAGON OFFICE BUILDING - ANABELA'S GALLERY

PENTAGON OFFICE BUILDING PRESENTS

ANABELA FERGUSON'S SHOWCASE

Preparing a small miniature series of traditional florals, and landscapes. Used all scraps of moulding from 2016 and created smaller frames and stretchers. After eight years, my display will be showing again at The Pentagon Office Building, March 13th through March 25th. Only two weeks. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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IF YOU HAVE PAPER ART, WATERCOLORS, OILS OR ACRYLICS THAT NEED CLEANING, LIGHTENING UP OR RESTORE STOP BY AT CONCESSIONS. 

BROWN PRINTS - THEY CAN NOW BE RESTORED

CLEAN YOUR PRINTS

Some of you know that I truly enjoy passing down information about art you have at home already. There is truly no need to purchase more and fill your house with more stuff. I just tried cleaning this print with a new conservation cleaner for prints only. This particular print has a tremendous amount of acidic deterioration making the paper brown and brittle due to poor storage and framing materials. Fine Art Restoration Virginia https://lnkd.in/dGiqwBw 

  Local Artist in Springfield Virginia provides free estimates.  anabela7973@aol.com