#109 ARTSNATIONAL Gold Coast
October 2025 Lecture and Morning Tea
'A Day in the Life of a Picture Restorer -
Conservation and Restoration of Easel Paintings'
We discuss the nature of oil painting materials, and common problems associated with the ageing and deterioration of, and damage to, easel paintings. These can be on canvas, panel, board or paper in a range of mediums: oil, acrylic, egg tempera, or mixed media. Problems can involve natural deterioration and neglect, accidental damage, vandalism and even war! Modern approaches to conservation and restoration will be illustrated with slides ranging from early Italian religious paintings via rapid oil sketches on paper to 20th century British paintings and modern abstract works. Hints and advice on the care of paintings is given liberally throughout!
Sarah Cove ACR is an accredited paintings conservator-restorer, technical art historian and lecturer with several decades of experience working on paintings for the heritage and private sectors. She is London and Falmouth based and is a specialist in British portraits, 19th-20th century British landscapes and oil sketches on paper and board. She founded the Constable Research Project and is the leading authority on Constable’s materials and techniques. She has lectured for The Arts Society since 2003 and lectures independently at major public and gallery venues across the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Her presentations are lively, enthusiastic and passionate about her work and research.
"A Day in the Life of a Picture Restorer - Conservation and Restoration of Easel Paintings".
Our Speaker from The Arts Society (UK) is Sarah Cove.
Date
Saturday 18 October 2025 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM (UTC+10)Location
The Lakeside Room, HOTA
135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise Qld 4217
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#109 ArtsNational Gold Coast Lecture - Sat 18 October 2025
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