Marion Historic Preservation Arts was established in 1994, working initially with interior designers creating a wide variety of decorative schemes ranging from modern metallic wall finishes to traditional Chinese Ming-style murals. This versatility enabled me to become proficient at woking in a wide range of styles.

My specialty of replicating period finishes developed in association with conservators, curators and architectural historians. As a historic preservation artist I am dedicated to complete authenticity. Taking a minimal, yet effective approach to treatments and adhering to the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works.

workshops on replicating wood and marble with paints

Painting and gilding reproduction furniture; ornamenting chairs, japanning in the European fashion; tortoiseshell, faux bois and marble; traditional landscapes and Ming-style Chinese murals.

Gilding of objects and architectural elements: cleaning, casting, replacements for lost ornament, gilding and toning repairs to match original surface.

Gently cleaning and in-painting period pieces while preserving the historic aesthetic value.