Art Restoration

Phillip is the go-to artist in New Zealand when there is a need to repair a damaged oil painting,

He also specialises in cleaning and restoration of artworks for private owners, art collections and galleries.

The Yellow Scarf

This portrait was damaged in transit when the owner relocated from overseas, resulting in extensive cracking of the paint. The restoration process involved applying a penetrating wax through the back of the canvas to the paint layer then repainting chipped or flaked paint.

Aboriginal artwork

This portrait was damaged in transit when the owner relocated from overseas, resulting in extensive cracking of the paint. The restoration process involved applying a penetrating wax through the back of the canvas to the paint layer then repainting chipped or flaked paint.

Holy Mother & Child

This antique painting was showing the effects of its age, and had become discoloured through the yellowing of the varnish and an accumulation of surface grime. The painting is now in pristine condition due to the careful restoration involving a restorers solvent cleaning process and retouch.

O pawa at sea

With six holes and flaking paint, this painting was in need of serious attention.

Restoration Request

Petone, Lower Hutt 5012

+6427 644 8664

phillipwaddington63@gmail.com

Portrait Specialist

Phillip's reputation as a painter of maori portraits started in his early 20s. At that time the last of the maori women with the traditional facial tatoo (moko) were the subject of his paintings. Subjects for paintings often come from Phillip's observations of people in everyday life.

General Paintings

Whilst Phillip has a reputation as a portrait and wildlife artist, he also paints a wider range of subjects including; native bush scenes, seascapes and rivers, historical buildings and things as diversse as planes and ships.

Wildlife Art

New Zealand is blessed with some of the world's most unique wildlife, much of which is under threat of extinction. By capturing images of NZ wildlife through oil paintings and pastels, Phillip is able to draw attention to the plight of New Zealand fauna and flora on the world stage.