Author Archives: Scott M. Haskins

About Scott M. Haskins

Scott Haskins has been in professional art conservation since 1975, specializing in the conservation/restoration of easel paintings, murals and art on paper. FACL, Inc. is known nationally for doing A+ work no matter the size or difficulty of the project. We are happy to do a quick cleaning on a family heirloom. Our client list and resume is also full of very satisfied clients of large, difficult/complicated projects at remote locations. Excellent services are also available as an Expert Witness/Legal Testimony in art related matters. Consultation on art related projects occur regularly including extensive insurance evaluations for insured or insurer. Services are offered worldwide. Scott M. Haskins is also author of the "Save Your Stuff" series, educational information, materials and supplies to help people protect and save their treasured family heirlooms and collectibles at home and office. He can be reached at 805 564 3438. Video and written testimonials at https://www.fineartconservationlab.com/testimonials/

Can AI Artwork Classifications and NFT Tech Contribute To Protect Cultural Heritage?

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

ArticiThis blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See explanation at the end of this blogpost Or, even, do you think its possible that artificial intelligence’s classifying, documenting and analyzing … Continue reading →

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Frenzied Excitement At NFT Brasil About Kolby Bryant Laker Championship Memorabilia, MJ Monument, Lost Van Gogh and the Lost, and Recently Found 1851 George Washington Crossing The Delaware River

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

Enthusiastic Media Response to NFT Brasil’s Exhibiting Kolby Bryant Laker Championship Memorabilia and Never Before Seen Michael Jackson 1991 Masterpiece and Video Clips Continue reading →

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NFT Brasil PelXP.com and Fine Art Conservation Laboratories

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

Fine Art Conservation Laboratories’ Art Conservators Scott M. Haskins and Virginia Panizzon this week go to São Paulo, Brazil for the NFT Brasil Expo, the world’s biggest NFT technology “meet and greet,”  to accompany several cultural art iconic symbols and … Continue reading →

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Whale and Dolphin Mural Coating Protection Saves Public Art

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

You may have heard me talk about the protective anti-graffiti coating that was put onto a mural on an exterior wall at street level on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, CA with 100% access by tourists etc. and how it … Continue reading →

Posted in Murals, Saving Public Art | Tagged | 17 Comments

Art Restoration of Buddhist Thangkas And Unlikely Blessings From Technology

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

Derived From An Excellent Article by Ann Shaftel, Art Conservator Edits and Additions by Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator (All content used with permission) This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is … Continue reading →

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How I Got To Restore Art For The Most Famous Man In The World

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

My first private client was The family estate of the most famous man in the world and The beginning of working with people long distance By Scott M. Haskins   This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does … Continue reading →

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Rainy March in SoCal – Water Damaged Collectibles?

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This article has been syndicated at http://www.ExpertClick.com To see what syndication means form you, see end of article: We’ve had some water in SoCal lately… the basin of our fountain was bone-dry-empty 2 weeks ago and now the 14″ basin … Continue reading →

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Public Art Mural’s Graffiti Protection Coating (Our Multi-Layer Applications) Is Put To The Test

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator Feb. 26, 2023 Click on this link to see the details … Continue reading →

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Art Restoration of Family Portraits Requires Expert Help

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

I’m sure you’ll agree that the portrait on the left, a pioneer ancestor’s portrait that was loaned to a community celebration and fell off an easel, requires special skills to bring the look in her eyes back to the original … Continue reading →

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Mural Restored of Famous Porterville, CA Marching Bands – Maintaining Public Art

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. “Marching through Time” is a mural that needed some help to keep on marching as it … Continue reading →

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