Well, it a long ways from Winslow Arizona. It’s been awhile too. While my typical framing business has been suprisingly slow these days I’ve been busy laying some gold for samples of different techniques in gilding and lettering styles. I’ve really been enjoying this time to get caught up on a number of things. Here is an example of my latest… …
Antiqued mirrors have become the latest trend in home decor, from small decorator mirrors to larger more functional mirrors. This is a 23kt gold hand leafed mirror I just finished, with added “imperfections” for that “old” look. It is gilded on the back of the glass creating a warm reflective front reflection. I found the perfect moulding for the frame with just the …
New Work
This is a new piece I just recently finished. It was started at a workshop I attended last month in Boise, Idaho with Noel Weber and John Studden, two masters of the art of reversed gold on glass and lettering. Everything was done in reverse on the glass, hence the term “reverse gilding and painting on glass”. 23kt and 18kt …
Gold Leaf
Working with gold is such a joy. Several years ago I began gold leafing frames for myself, some artist friends and customers. While the demand isn’t what it used to be, I still do some from time to time. Recently there has been a little ralley and I’ve had the opportunity to get into it again. Gilding with gold dates back …
The "Pony Express Lounge" mirror
This is a 20×24 handpainted and gilded mirror I recently finished for my sister. The “frosted” areas are actually sandblasted. “Pony” is done in a 23kt gold leaf and outlined in black. The block behind “Express” and the perimiter line is airbrushed. The words Express” and “Lounge” are hand lettered with One Shot Lettering Enamel. Although I used to do …
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