Fourth-Generation Gold Leaf Gilder

Art you can
see yourself in

Burnished gold leaf, applied in reverse behind glass. The mirrored surface reflects light — and the viewer — back into the room.

The Heritage

A craft that
runs in the blood

Gold gilding has been passed through Ashley Jo George's family for nearly a century. Working in reverse — laying gold leaf behind glass before a single brushstroke of paint, demands total conviction. There is no correcting, no layering over. Every piece is built backwards, from finish to foundation.

The Work

Six Collections

Singles

The Alphabet

12 Botanicals

Birth Month Florals

Currency

Mo' Money

Phrases

Words to Live By

The Major Arcana

Tarot Reading

Playing Cards

The Queens

The Process

Built in reverse

Reverse glass gilding is a discipline that rewards patience. Gold leaf is applied to the back of the glass first — what you see through the front is the finished surface. Painting follows in mirror image, foreground before background. It cannot be rushed, and it cannot be undone.

Commission a Work

Something made for you

Ashley Jo George accepts a small number of commissions each year. Each work is singular — conceived for its space, its owner, and its light. Inquiries are welcome; availability is limited.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING COMMISSIONS FOR 2027

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