Here are a few of the more established conservators in our region. One way to determine the reputation of a conservator is to contact another conservator with a different expertise and ask his or her opinion.

Paper Conservation
Lina Pukstaite, Paper Conservation LLC
Website: paperconservation.business.site
Ben Lomond, CA
E-mail: paper.conservation@yahoo.com
Voice: 203-953-4848

Karen Zukor, Zukor Art Conservation
Website: ZukorArtConservation.com
3016 Filbert Street, No.10
Oakland, CA 94608
E-mail: zukorart@sbcglobal.net
Voice: 510.652.7915

Heida Shoemaker, Heida Q.S. Shoemaker Art Conservation
Website: HeidaShoemaker.com
1117C Virginia Street
Berkeley, CA 94702
E-mail: heidaqs@sbcglobal.net
Voice: 510.644.3852

Oil Paintings Conservation and Frame Restoration
Chris Kenney, Mobius Art Conservation
Website: MobiusArt.com
2510 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. (By Appointment).
E-mail: MobiusArt@gmail.com
Voice/Fax: 831.464.1418

Mikhaol Ovchinnikov (Pronounced "mee-kay-el")
Website: artconservationlab.com
951 61st Street, Emerville, CA 94608
E-mail: artcvt@pacbell.net
Voice: 408.269.5851, alternate: 408.269.5851
Extensive schooling.

Textiles Conservation
Talisman Restoration Inc.
Website: talismanrestoration.com
719 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Voice: 831.425.7847

Gold Leaf Restoration
Carol Elsworthy
Voice: 831.359.9671
Email: giltwoodstudios@gmail.com
Wife of a third generation gilder. Gold leaf work on frames, furniture, and art objects.

Other Conservators
Also you can visit the American Institute for Conservation's "HIRING A CONSERVATION PROFESSIONAL" and use their "Member Directory" to locate a conservator in your area.

Disclaimer: Lenz Arts, Inc. has never purchased the services of any of the individuals or organizations listed above, but provides these names as a service to our customers. Lenz Arts, Inc. does not assume responsibility or liability should you decide to use their services for your artwork.