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Journaling the DAR Washington State Flag

Posted on June 18, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

In my other life (the one that pays the bills), Mitchell and I own a conservation business which conserves (restores) antiquities, both private and institutional. I do a lot of finish (painting, shellacking) work in our business, as well as … Continue reading →

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MPF Conservation: Washington State Flag First Drafts, Paper

Posted on April 26, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

In my other life (the one that pays the bills), Mitchell and I own a conservation business which conserves (restores) antiquities. I do a lot of finish (painting, shellacking) work in our business. The DAR approached us to recreate the … Continue reading →

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A visit to Gamblin Paints

Posted on September 5, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

NOTE: This is from our MPF Conservation website but thought that some of you might enjoy! I am reproducing the first Washington State Flag for the DAR. I might’ve struggled through and trail and error and testing on many phases, … Continue reading →