Creative Process

The artistic Handicrafts are envisioned, developed, drafted and manufactured in our own workshop for art restoration in Dresden. An old, lovingly-restored farmhouse not only offers the rooms necessary for working, but it also provides the proper atmosphere and surroundings necessary for completing the delicate task. This is of vital and utmost importance during the entire creative process, since it allows the true spirit of the Baroque era to come alive.

The studio is housed in a 200-year-old monument situated in Altkaditz which is a part of Dresden

Interieur of the studio

workplace

workplace

Cutting of gold leaf

Gold leaf application: The gold leaf is attached to the oil-painted surface of the egg by the help of a special flat brush.

Gold leaf application: The gold leaf is attached to the oil-painted surface of the egg by the help of a special flat brush.

Shadow-lining and contouring the gilded ornaments

Polishing a gilded base by the help of an agate

Finished decoration with typical “Jewel Chamber”-design in gold as well as red and blue lacquer

Artistic scetches to design ornaments according to the historical patterns

By studying Saxon baroque-style architecture, furniture-lacquer and artworks we got essential information about art-historical and art-technological peculiarities.