David Wilkie

The past few weeks I have really enjoyed being part of the Fife Historic Buildins Trust project to renovate the Cupar Burgh Chambers, and all of the challenges and rewards that came with it….

David Wilkie is known for his warm portraits and everyday scenes, many of which we can see taking part in our local area such as ‘the Fair at Pitlessie' I had the delight of making a Rosewood finish frame with oil gilded inner slip for my favourite Wilkie painting; the stunning self portrait, as well as the portrait of the artists parents

Framing, GIlding, Restoration, Scottish HistoryJeni Deards10 July 2018Framing, Gilding, Restoration, Scotland, East Coast, Fife, Art Scotland, David Wilkie, Artist, National Galleries, Conservation, Framer FifeComment

How to Make a Gothic Sand Gilt Frame for a 17th Century Print

… And Why does this bloke Vicenzo Lunardi deserve the Grandeur of Gilt? A Gothic Sand Gilt Frame. Believe it or not this is a thing. And straightforward as it looks in appearance, the assembly and occurance is indeed rather complex. And the final article is traditionally used for early prints and engravings, as it is being used in this instance

Framing, GIlding, Restoration, Scottish HistoryJeni Deards22 May 2018Gilding, Restoration, Replica Frame, Vincenzo Lunardi, Scottish History, Gothic Framing, Framing, Hand Finished Frame, Gold, Bespoke, Scotland, Fife, AnstrutherComment

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