Brian Considine was the Senior Conservator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture at The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles until his retirement in June 2016. In his twenty-three years of service at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Considine oversaw the construction of the museum’s conservation lab and countless exhibits and installations, including the Bernini and the Birth of Baroque Sculpture exhibit, Devices of Wonder: From the World in a Box to Images on a Screen exhibit, the Frank and Ray Stark Outdoor Sculpture collection, the Getty’s four 18th century panel rooms and the conservation of King Tut’s Tomb in Eygpt. Considine is an expert and connoisseur of 18th century French decorative arts. He learned and developed his craftsmanship in marquetry and gilding at the Goujon workshop and the École Boulle in Paris, France. In addition to his work at the Getty, Considine has contributed greatly to the global field of conservation and art. He is an active member the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) and The Decorative Arts Society. He also continues to serve on the NEA’s Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program’s Board. In this interview, Brian Considine talks about his experience working at the J. Paul Getty Museum, the changing field of arts conservation, and the intersection between craftsmanship and quality.