The services provided by Avalon are exceptional. We found mold at our house and had to embark on a…read moremajor remediation project (basically doing a rebuild of the house from the inside.) Many or most of our collection of local landscape paintings had visible mold on the back of the canvases. Avalon was recommended to us by the SB Museum of Art and by Arturo Tello of the Oak Group, and they have done an outstanding job, ending with helping us rehang them. This is a world class art conservation lab. Of course this quality of work can seem expensive, but we were very satisfied!

Custom framed my Bill Graham Fillmore posters. Super nice people. Excellent job. Posters look…read moregreat! Rock and Roll!

I have had an art and antique business for over 40 years in Santa Barbara dealing high end…read morepaintings, sculpture and antiquities. I started using Pat Lopez about 16 years ago, after being disappointed in the work and pricing of other conservators. Pat has been great and is the only person I use, her pricing is very fair, her work is top rate and she is fast. I deal in early sculpture and her work on Santos and carving is unsurpassed. She is great with in painting gesso gold leaf and replacement of missing parts. If you are tired of being told by other restorers have difficult your project is talk to Pat, she just gets it done with and is very talented.

Great to work with. I've been using pat Lopez for years for all my art restoration needs. High…read morequality work

I emailed Scott Haskins for advice on the restoration of a community mural that had been painted by…read moreart students around the year 2000. Although it was over the weekend, Scott called me the same day! Extremely knowledgeable and very easy to talk to he explained how weather and time affects murals and the best recommendations for the restoration and proper care of the work. Scott also discussed types of primer, paints, sealants and wall repair. I was pleasantly surprised at how approachable and willing to help he is. For help or advice with murals or art repair and restoration, Scott Haskins and Fine Art Conservation Laboratories are just the best.

Subject: Response to Your False Statements & Continued Demand for Compensation for Damage to My…read moreJohn Leslie Breck Painting Mr. Haskins, I am writing in direct response to your recent false statements regarding the severe damage caused to my John Leslie Breck (1860-1899) painting by your conservator, Virginia Pannizzon, in February 2022 at Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL). Your attempt to deflect responsibility and dismiss my well-documented concerns as "false authentication" is both unprofessional and demonstrably untrue. First and foremost, neither you, Virginia Pannizzon, nor anyone at FACL are recognized experts on John Leslie Breck or his works. You are in no position to declare my painting or its signature "fake," particularly when Bonhams Los Angeles--one of the most reputable auction houses--had already placed an initial auction estimate on my painting before it was brought to your facility. Bonhams' willingness to assign an estimate indicates that they considered the painting to be authentic. However, due to the irreversible damage inflicted upon my painting by your conservator, Bonhams and other auction houses will now likely refuse to list the work. Furthermore, you state that my painting was "not damaged at all," yet I have photographic before and after proof documenting the drastic alterations made to the painting under Virginia Pannizzon's care. These include: 1. Significant paint loss on the right side of the painting, particularly in the dark tree canopy and vegetation, which was stripped away due to Virginia's careless, heavy-handed varnish removal process. 2. Destruction of the artist's original signature and date, which were nearly obliterated. The crude and unethical attempt to repaint the signature is inaccurate in both form and color, making the damage even more apparent. 3. A condition report from Virginia herself, in which she acknowledges that damage occurred under her care. I have this document in my possession, further proving that you are knowingly providing false information in your statements. Despite the overwhelming evidence of your facility's negligence, you continue to evade responsibility and even go so far as to call me delusional. This is not only insulting but highlights your complete lack of professionalism, accountability and contempt for your client for calling out your very poor business practices. It is disgraceful that your company refuses to disclose its insurance provider, forcing me to take legal action to obtain this information. Your employee, Gina, has outright stated that I must hire a lawyer to determine your insurance carrier, further demonstrating FACL's hubris and refusal to be held accountable for its reckless art conservation practices. Given the extensive evidence I have provided, I once again demand full financial compensation for the irreversible damage caused to my painting. If you continue to deny responsibility, I will escalate this matter through legal channels, insurance claims, and more public awareness, ensuring that your unethical business practices are exposed. I expect a formal written response addressing this matter by March 21, 2025. Failure to do so will confirm your unwillingness to engage in a professional resolution, and I will pursue all necessary legal actions against Fine Art Conservation Laboratories, Inc.

I have been working with Aguirre for years…read more All my customers have been extremely pleased with their work, attention to detail and communication. Highly recommended!

Phil is the consumate professional. Besides his amazing talent in restoring an early WPA mural…read morestudy done by Armenian artist Jirayr Zorthian, which I thought was unrestorable, he also mounted and preserved two larger 8'X6' mural studies by Zorthian. In so doing, Phil was instumental in helping me in curating a very special exhibit featuring many of Zorthian's mural studies. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He loves what he does and it shows.

Best products, most helpful staff and knowledgeable company I have ever dealt with. Cannot…read morerecommend enough!! If you have wood in your house you should have their products.

Excellent drone and design work. Very unique company, fully…read morecapable with know how and expertise. REALLY cleaned up this logo for us!

From the owner: At Twister Solutions we offer a wide range of services to fit your needs. Photography (both…read moretraditional and aerial with drones) CAD drafting Welding and Fabrication Photoshop and Graphic Design If you have something you want designed then built, Twister Solutions is the perfect "Solution" for you!

Fantastic repair of my furniture. Repairs were completed in 24 hours! Prices were reasonable. I…read morethought the repairs would be difficult, however the finished furniture looked like new! I rate the business as 5 out of 5.

This company is so great. I'm so appreciate of their quick repair service. Had a bench that had a…read moreleg break off. They came to my house and picked up the piece and returned it next day fixed and better then ever. Price was very fair. I have another vintage couch that I need to get tightened up that I will use them again on. Definitely recommend this company and will use them again. Very impressed with there service.