Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania: Artistic Architectural Details

An endless collection of gold leafed and hand painted details surround you everywhere you turn at the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge building in Philadelphia. If you look closely at the painted trim area close-ups, you can see the “signatures” of the artisans who worked on the building placed with a thumb print in gold leaf.

Hand Painted Wood Sign and Copper Leaf Lettering

Hand Painted Wood signage and copper leaf window graphics for the now defunct Acme Food & Beverage in Dallas Texas.

Gold Leafing Talk with Sean Starr: Meadows Museum Dallas

This spring, Gallery Talks will explore artmaking processes and materials from the perspectives of local artists. Today’s presenter is Sean Starr, artist and founder of Starr Studios. Free with regular museum admission, advance registration required

Photos by Daniel Driensky of Exploredinary

Our Lady of Victory

Sculptor Larry Schueckler contacted us to execute the gilding on his large scale original sculpture of the Virgin Mary commissioned by Saint Mary’s Church in College Station, Texas. This statue was gilded with genuine 24k gold leaf over a 6 week period in the early Spring of 2023.