Heritage Horizons

Invisible touch: Case Studies in Mimetic Retouching and the Art of Texture Replication

27th February 2026     |      1:00 - 2:00 pm     |      £25

Mimetic reintegration is one of the most widely used retouching techniques in conservation, but effective retouching involves more than just colour matching - it requires the careful replication of texture and the creation of visual harmony. Drawing on over a decade of practical experience, this webinar will guide participants through the detailed process of mimicking impasto and other textural effects to achieve seamless, invisible retouching. It will also introduce practical techniques, materials, and approaches to support confident decision-making and problem-solving, particularly for those who feel uncertain about retouching.

About the speaker

Wei-Chan Birkett is a painting conservator specialising in the conservation and restoration of paintings and decorative arts, with over ten years of practical experience working across Asia and the UK. She is currently a Senior Technician at Lincoln Conservation, where she applies her expertise to a wide range of heritage projects involving paintings, gilded frames, and historical decorative objects.

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