[Sha]

Hey everyone,

I have an interesting question and couldn't seem to find an answer online.

Is there a way to restore an original painting back to normal?

Insight: I was gone for a view months and my friend was watching over my place. I said he could use some of my supplies. He painted over a painting that I really loved. I would like to know if there is a way to get that original painting back without damaging it. If there isn't, is there a way of preventing this in the future? Or a certain type of paint or spray. Anything will help, thanks!

 

[withoutvice]

Thats unfortunate. I don't really know of a way. Why didn't he ask you if he could paint over it?

 

[arold10]

If your painting has been repainted over. How in the world that you think you will be able to remove the current painting without damaging it? I don't really think that you will be able to remove the current painting layer over the old one without the old one being peeled off.

 

[AZACRYLIC]

If the original painting was done in acrylic and a medium coat was then applied you might try a small inconspicuous area to try wiping off the newer material using a cotton swab with a touch of first, saliva, then a touch of rubbing alcohol or something stronger.

 

[Kaykay]

If you varnish your painting in the future (acrylic, then isolation coat, then varnish), you should be able to peel off the varnish, taking the top layer of paint with it. I don't have any advice for your first question. Here's a great link on varnishing: http://willkempartschool.com/how-you-can-charge-more-for-a-varnished-painting/