That is the studio motto. Whether it is a cherished family heirloom or a museum masterpiece, ArtisAegis conserves, restores and preserves paintings, painted surfaces and period frames — from old masters to contemporary work, from small repairs to severely damaged objects.
The first 30-minute assessment of your painting is free of charge.
Established in 2017, the studio serves private owners, collectors, art galleries, cultural institutions and governmental entities across the Greater Denver metropolitan area, Colorado, and neighboring states.
Fragile passages secured, structural anomalies addressed — tears, distortions and losses that put the physical integrity of the work at risk.
Extraneous matter accumulated over decades removed from the surface, using minimally invasive procedures and museum-grade conservation materials.
Losses compensated with respect for the artist's original intent — and for every painting treated, preventive care to minimize the need for future restoration.
Every image below is a work treated in the studio, photographed before and after conservation. No further comment is needed.
Above: the painting as it arrived. Below: the same canvas after treatment in the studio.
The photographs are the studio's own condition documentation — the same painting, before and after.
The studio's services run from small repairs to the treatment of severely damaged objects. This is what the far end of that range looks like.
Before, left — after, right.
The studio's expertise spans old masterpieces to contemporary art.
“Catalina restored an oil painting from 1860 that had a 3″ rip in the canvas… it was warped and had never been cleaned. The gilt frame was broken in several places and needed restoration as well. Catalina was very clear about how she was going to do the restoration and even found information for me about the painter and framers. The painting came back restored to museum quality and the frame as well… My painting came back like new in less than a month.”Joan Taylor5★ Google review — quoted with omissions marked
“Catalina is a highly skilled paintings conservator. I repair picture frames and often times they have paintings in them that need repair. I always send my clients to Catalina because she is so good at restoration and her eye for color and attention to detail is exceptional. I highly recommend her.”Lunascape Photography — 5★ Google review
“Catalina is professional, well educated and trained in art restoration and pleasant to work with.”From Joan Taylor's Google review
A preliminary 30-minute assessment characterizes your painting's condition and immediate needs — by phone, or preferably in person. High-resolution photographs are welcome ahead of the appointment.
All information provided is treated confidentially and never shared.