About Paul Herman Expertise I can answer many questions about art theory & history though my knowledge in certain areas of history go deeper than others. I can also confidently offer answers about technique & materials in most fine art methods except copper engraving where I am still learning.
Experience Being a second generation painter forms the greatest part of my education, I grew up in my parent's studios & by 16 was a professional painter/sculptor.
Publications A few articles about art theory & being an artist on my blog if you are interested in seeing a sample of my writing: http://www.HermanStudios.com/blog.html
Education/Credentials 'A' levels in London (Kingsway & Princeton) & an unfinished degree (3 years) at NYUB (state university at Buffalo, NY)
Past/Present Clients Some are mentioned on my site, several are European nobility otherwise I guess the most 'quotable in a blurb sense' were Saks fifth avenue both in NYC (where though many including, Andy Warhol & Jasper Johns, have appeared in their windows I was the first commissioned artist in their history) & Beverly Hills.
Expert: Paul Herman Date: 5/10/2008 Subject: Preserving an old oil painting I did in 1972
Question I recently reaquired an oil painting I painted in 1972. It was never varnished. I has been on the east coast in a humid environment and now resides in Colorado Springs, a very dry climate.
Should I do something to protect based on both age, it's unprotected status and its new arid environment?
You suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Answer Hi Joe,
You remind me of my Mum, who is a restoration artist (conservator), not long ago a client brought her an antique painting to clean & when she looked at it she realized it was one she herself had painted almost 50 years ago!
You will have to give me the details of the medium used (oils, acrylics, watercolour et al) & the support (canvas, paper, board...) before I can answer your question (a photograph would also be helpful.)
