Aurora Decorative Finishes LLC
Specializing in verre eglomise, antique mirrors, architectural gilding and handmade wallcoverings
Date night! We took the Sunset Tour at the Mn State Capitol building last week. After ten years, we finally got back to see the horses!
The state Capitol was designed by architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1905. The Beaux-Arts landmark was influenced by the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The Quadriga, the monumental sculpture, otherwise known as “Progress of State” ( or golden horses) represents Civilization and was created by sculptors Daniel Chester French and Edward Clark Potter.
From 2013 to 2017, the Capitol underwent an extensive restoration. I was part of the local gilding team along with my colleague @shonadockter we were hired by Jensen Construction in 2016. I was proud to work alongside other artists, contractors and conservators who worked tirelessly to restore many facets of the building.
Thank goodness the Capitol still has both the east and west wings. 🙁
#mnstatecapitol
#quadriga
#danielcfrench
#goldleafsculpture
Date night! We took the Sunset Tour at the Mn State Capitol building last week. After ten years, we finally got back to see the horses!
The state Capitol was designed by architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1905. The Beaux-Arts landmark was influenced by the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The Quadriga, the monumental sculpture, otherwise known as “Progress of State” ( or golden horses) represents Civilization and was created by sculptors Daniel Chester French and Edward Clark Potter.
From 2013 to 2017, the Capitol underwent an extensive restoration. I was part of the local gilding team along with my colleague @shonadockter we were hired by Jensen Construction in 2016. I was proud to work alongside other artists, contractors and conservators who worked tirelessly to restore many facets of the building.
Thank goodness the Capitol still has both the east and west wings. 🙁
#mnstatecapitol
#quadriga
#danielcfrench
#goldleafsculpture
I’m having a lot of fun playing with this rustic water gilded frame I made in Jill London‘s class last year. I’m fitting it with a variety of images from my archives including one from Emily Donovan’s natural pigments class. Maybe I just switch the images in and out like seasonal sofa pillowcovers… with gratitude to my friends and mentors.xx
@londongild
@emaluna
@shonadockter
@northern_current
I’m having a lot of fun playing with this rustic water gilded frame I made in Jill London‘s class last year. I’m fitting it with a variety of images from my archives including one from Emily Donovan’s natural pigments class. Maybe I just switch the images in and out like seasonal sofa pillowcovers… with gratitude to my friends and mentors.xx
@londongild
@emaluna
@shonadockter
@northern_current
After embellishing walls, ornaments, and surfaces for 30 years, I got my first tattoo @oceanbluetattoo with Keta! This design commemorates my honeymoon year in India/ Nepal with @davidlouwho and my business logo. Thanks to my family for their support and birthday $$!
@keta_tattoo_artist
@oceanbluetattoo
@aurora.finishes
After embellishing walls, ornaments, and surfaces for 30 years, I got my first tattoo @oceanbluetattoo with Keta! This design commemorates my honeymoon year in India/ Nepal with @davidlouwho and my business logo. Thanks to my family for their support and birthday $$!
@keta_tattoo_artist
@oceanbluetattoo
@aurora.finishes
Such a wonderful week of creativity and community at the conference! My time as the President of the Society of Gilders is coming to a close, but I’m grateful to continue serving on the Board. Onward!
#sogconference2026
@thesocietyofgilders
Such a wonderful week of creativity and community at the conference! My time as the President of the Society of Gilders is coming to a close, but I’m grateful to continue serving on the Board. Onward!
#sogconference2026
@thesocietyofgilders
David and I had the pleasure of representing the Society of Gilders at @salon.roma_2026 hosted by @caterina_manisco_painter_decor and @stefanoluca_art
We had a fabulous time making new friendship and taking in the sites
@decorativepaintingsalon
@thesocietyofgilders
#thesocietyofgilders
#gildingart
#gildingroadtrip
David and I had the pleasure of representing the Society of Gilders at @salon.roma_2026 hosted by @caterina_manisco_painter_decor and @stefanoluca_art
We had a fabulous time making new friendship and taking in the sites
@decorativepaintingsalon
@thesocietyofgilders
#thesocietyofgilders
#gildingart
#gildingroadtrip
At the Tate Britain before heading to Rome, we stopped to pay homage to Mom’s favorite painter - JMW Turner. I guess he beat us to the Vatican .. first pic plus a few other favs
At the Tate Britain before heading to Rome, we stopped to pay homage to Mom’s favorite painter - JMW Turner. I guess he beat us to the Vatican .. first pic plus a few other favs
Traveling to Europe for @salon.roma_2026!making a pit stop in London to visit the V&A Museum and our Brighton friends whenever we can. Perfect timing with the Chelsea flower show!
Traveling to Europe for @salon.roma_2026!making a pit stop in London to visit the V&A Museum and our Brighton friends whenever we can. Perfect timing with the Chelsea flower show!
This is my community xx
#thesocietyofgilders
#sogconference2026