Łukasz Nawrocki

Łukasz Nawrocki

Offer

I am a painter and sculptor, as well as an art conservator and researcher

My work is characterized by expertise in historical painting techniques, technologies, and materials, combined with advanced knowledge in art conservation and analysis. As an experienced, award-winning specialist, I passionately and precisely bridge the artistic world with scientific inquiry. In my practice, I employ both time-tested historical methods and modern technologies, always prioritizing quality and fidelity to the original creative intent.

My offer is addressed to collectors, institutions, and individuals seeking to commission unique works of art. I invite you to explore my gallery, which features selected works: from reconstructions and portraits to examples of conservation projects, and documentation of lectures and workshops. My services span several key areas.

Dr. Łukasz Nawrocki

Service Realization

Initial Consultation and Goal Setting:
  • Detailed discussion with the client to understand their vision, requirements, and expectations.
  • For reconstructions – analysis of available sources, research, and documentation.
  • Defining the format, technique, theme, and preferred style.
Design and Concept Approval:
  • Preparation of sketches, designs, or material samples.
  • Revisions and discussions with the client until the concept is fully approved.
Quotation and Contract
  • Presentation of a detailed quotation, covering materials, labor time, and project complexity.
  • Signing of a contract outlining the scope of work, timeline, and payment terms.
Work Execution
  • Application of selected techniques and materials with meticulous care.
  • Regular communication with the client, providing updates on progress (optional: photos of various stages).
Completion and Documentation
  • Presentation of the completed work and any necessary adjustments (as agreed upon).
  • Handover of the artwork along with a certificate of authenticity; for scientific conservation reconstructions, a comprehensive image certificate is provided, including description and results of physicochemical analyses.

Reconstructions of Old Masters' Works

Scientific conservation reconstructions represent the most demanding part of my offer, where exceptional artistry, knowledge, and historical fidelity are absolute priorities. By combining artistic craftsmanship with scientific precision, I create works of extraordinary global value, both aesthetic and substantive. For these projects, I apply additional, specialized procedures:

  • Iconographic and Historical Analysis: Thorough studies of the work’s historical context, its provenance, symbolism, and original purpose.
  • Technological and Material Research: Based on available conservation documentation, physicochemical analyses of original works (where possible), and expertise in the history of painting techniques and technologies. The aim is to identify the materials and techniques used and to understand the structure of the artwork.
  • Experimental Recreation: Conducting tests and trials with historical materials and techniques to achieve the highest possible fidelity to the original.
  • Thorough Documentation: Every stage of the reconstruction, from research to execution, is meticulously documented through photography and detailed descriptions.
  • Certificate: Based on optical and physicochemical analyses of the reconstructed work, a comprehensive, proprietary image certificate is prepared – evidence of execution to the highest standards, considering all essential aspects of the original Old Masters’ works.

Portraits

The portraits I create are not merely reflections of an image but a deep study of character and personality.

I offer:

  • Portraits: Individual, family, and children’s portraits.
  • Painting Techniques: Portraits executed using diverse techniques such as historical painting methods, oil, watercolor, pastel, and refined drawing techniques (pencil, sanguine, black chalk), tailored to the client’s preferences.
  • Process: An individualized approach, from consultation and capturing the essence of the subject to refining every detail.
  • Pricing: Price is individually determined, based on the size, technique, and complexity of the portrait.

Custom Frames

I offer comprehensive services in the design and reconstruction of custom frames, which perfectly complement any artwork – be it historical or contemporary, as well as my own works and reconstructions. Selecting the appropriate frame is crucial to enhance the painting’s character, era, style, and color scheme, while also providing proper protection. I approach each project individually, meticulously attending to every detail. I utilize historical gilding techniques and materials (bole gilding, 22-24 carat gold, shell gold, gilding on mixtion and mordant). Framing artworks is not only about aesthetics but also conservation, which is why I combine artistic craftsmanship with conservation expertise in my work.

Lectures and Workshops

 I share my knowledge and experience through lectures and workshops, tailored to the needs of diverse audiences – from art enthusiasts to students and professionals.

Example topics include:

  • “Secrets of Old Masters’ Painting: Techniques from the Middle Ages to the Baroque”
  • “Art Forgeries: How Science Helps Detect Them?”
  • “Art in Laboratories: Discovering the Secrets of Artworks Through Physicochemical Research”
  • “Ethics and Practice of Art Conservation”
  • Possibility of preparing lectures and painting workshops on specific, commissioned topics.

Techniques

I am proficient in a wide range of techniques, allowing me to tailor them to the nature of the commission and the client’s expectations:

  • Oil, Oil-Resin, and Tempera Painting: Old Masters’ techniques that enable achieving depth of color, subtle tonal transitions, and rich textures. Time-consuming, refined multi-layered techniques characteristic of Renaissance painting (underpaintings, glazes, sfumato, chiaroscuro), allowing for diverse effects, from luminous transparencies to saturated, dense surfaces; I also use the alla prima method and various combinations of techniques.
  • Pastel: A dry technique, ideal for rendering soft tonal transitions, luminous and velvety in expression, excellent for portraits.
  • Drawing: Executed with historical and contemporary techniques, e.g., silverpoint, tinpoint, and goldpoint drawing, natural sanguine, black chalk, charcoal, dry pastel, or ink. From precise studies to free sketches, serving as a basis for painting or as standalone works.
  • Gilding: Historical gilding techniques and materials (bole gilding, 22-24 carat gold, shell gold, gilding on mixtion and mordant).

Reconstructions of Old Masters’ Works | Art and Scientific Research

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dr Łukasz Nawrocki
lukasz.nawrocki@interia.pl
+48 604 633 488
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