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We are now Global Village Studio!
Our new address is:

3309 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

We're just inside the Beltline!

Please send all order request, and inquiries to info@globalvillagestudio.com.

For more information, please visit www.globalvillagestudio.com.

Also, feel free to give us a call at (919) 789-8450.

 

RESTORATION - keeping your memories alive

 

ITEM #1: EXTENSIVE RETOUCHING.

  • part of the portrait at the bottom had to be reconstructed
  • A tear on the right hand side had to be mended
  • the colors had faded and the contrast was too low
  • there were water stains all over the portrait that were removed
  • there were also small brown spots covering the portrait that were removed

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Item #2: EXTENSIVE RETOUCHING

  • Contrast adjusted
  • Shape remade into Oval
  • All Spots and Water stains were removed
  • Small tears around edges were mended
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How to Restore your Old Portraits

In order to give you an accurate quote, we will need to see your old portraits - so CONTACT US to schedule a time to bring your portraits to the studio for a designer to see. We will give you a quote for Restoration Work and for an Oil Painting. Although the Oil Paintings are usually twice as much, the quality is Outstanding! Make sure to Check out our OIL PAINTING information!

The cost of Restoration varies with degree of damage, the size of image and the details needed to preserve or recreate.

  • MINOR Restoration - color and contrast repaired.
  • MODERATE Restoration - color, contrast, small spots and stains repaired
  • HIGH Restoration - color, contrast, small spots, small stains, and crinkles and small tears.
  • EXTENSIVE Restoration - color, contrast, small spots, small stains, crinkles, folds, tears and all other problems.

Details and Suggestions to maintain the beauty of your restoration:

  • Archival Giclee Paper (250 year lifespan)
  • Seven shades of B&W ink for best tones. Sepia coloring is also possible and looks great in a home, but the color shifts in sunlight and other lighting.
  • Smooth High Art paper will be used with a slight ecru coloring. Paper and ink react similar to charcoal or watercolors. The paper shouldn't be rubbed. It should be matted and framed behind glass immediately.
  • Extreme heat and cold should be avoided. Direct Sunlight should be avoided. Humidity and dry conditions should be avoided.

CONTACT US to arrange an appointment to bring your item to the studio for a quote.