Patina Art Conservation & Restoration Studio

From my first meeting with Olga Nikolic-Litwin, I was impressed with her curiostiy about the painting I had brought to her to clean and restore. She was like a detective getting to know the painting, how it was framed, investigating how it became damaged. A true professional, she kept me informed every step of the process, she emailed photos of the progress, and explained the details of the cleaning including why she needed to put a new back on the painting. I couldn't be more pleased with the spectacular result of this restoration. It was also a great pleasure meeting this wonderful person.

Olga Nikolic-Litwin has done conservation work on several 18th- and 19th-century icons in my collection. She has approached every project with loving and faithful care. She shows remarkable skill and sensitivity, as well as a deep understanding of the technical, artistic, historical, and--most important--spiritual aspects of each icon.

Olga did an incredible job on my 1880's painting, from stabilizing the canvas to inpainting. The process was thoroughly documented and she put her heart into the work!

Olga of Patina Studio is a true professional, knowledgeable and incredibly serious about the art of conservation. We are so grateful we chose to work with her to restore a 19th century painting we'd found in an antique store in very rough condition, with paint chipping off and the cardboard backing slowly disintegrating. We were hesitant at first about the cost of such a project since we'd never had something restored, but the outcome is so fantastic and so far surpassing our expectations, that it was worth every cent. We had initially received a quote for half from another restorer who proposed stripping the varnish without inspecting the work, which we now know would likely have destroyed the painting. Olga is absolutely committed to protecting your art, for the sake of the work itself a

At our first meeting to discuss the restoration of my landscape oil painting, signed by the artist, Olga inspired confidence with her knowledge and careful consideration of what was needed to bring it to its original warmth and brightness. It was fun to explore potential improvements with her and to see her gentle touch and technique revealing complex brushstrokes and color that had been obscured by years in storage. Her documentation and photos of steps along the way were clear and thorough, and the final results were thrilling. My painting was transformed by her care and skill and I delight in it every day.