Category Archives: From the studio

Holiday Closure of Studio

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

Please note that the studio will be closed from the evening of Friday 27th July and will re-open on the morning of Tuesday 07th August. Thank you.

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New Look Website

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

My website will be changing shape very soon. There will be mostly the same information, but it should be easier to navigate and the appearance will be much improved (changes may continue for a little while). It will be available … Continue reading →

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Perfect Paris

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

Back to work today after a fantastic weekend in Paris. If you’re planning a visit, I strongly recommend including the Marché aux Puces St-Ouen de Clignancourt, an awe-inspiring flea/antique market in Paris (take the Métro to Porte de Clignancourt on … Continue reading →

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Temporary Closure of Studio

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

The studio will be closed from the afternoon of Friday 08th June and will re-open on Tuesday 12th June. Thank you

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Transparent Paper Object

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Zoe Finlay

I’ve recently had a 19th century drawing on tracing paper come into the studio which is always a treat for me to see.  Some conservators would probably hold their head in their hands at that comment as transparent papers (or … Continue reading →

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Christmas closure of the studio

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

Over the Christmas period the studio will be closed from Monday 19th December until the end of the year. I will still be checking my emails every day, (okay, maybe not Christmas Day!) so if you have any questions please … Continue reading →

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Why does coated paper stick together when it gets wet?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

‘Coated paper’ refers to the smooth often shiny paper we most frequently see in glossy magazines, some books (particularly those which contain printed plates) and graphic novels. The surface of coated paper owes its qualities to the addition of either … Continue reading →

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Re-touching; how far is too far?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

Someone recently asked me: “How much is an artwork re-touched during conservation treatments?” I’m afraid there’s no simple answer to this often hotly-debated subject. And that’s a very good thing. The answer is, and always should be, influenced by factors … Continue reading →

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A Re-fit to Fit

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

I’m extremely fortunate that, within the next few days, my studio furnishings are all about to be custom built to suit my wants and needs! This is great news because not only will it all ‘fit’ me (I’m not the … Continue reading →

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An Alpine (Swallow) tail

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

I’ve been back for a few days now from our honeymoon in Europe and I thought I’d share this photo with you. As a lover of moths and butterflies, I was overjoyed that a huge yellow swallowtail butterfly should land … Continue reading →

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