From Canvas to Gold Leaf: Timeless Beauty of Custom Gold Leaf Frames
Custom gold leaf frames are more than just a beautiful way to display your art — they’re a timeless method of preserving the emotion, story, and craftsmanship behind every piece.
At Alexander Julian Photography in Tariffville, CT, we don’t just frame your artwork or portraits — we help transform them into heirlooms. Whether it’s a cherished family photograph or a one-of-a-kind painting, each piece deserves the care and elegance of a handcrafted gold leaf frame.
🖌️ The Tradition of Gold Leaf Framing — And Why It Still Matters
Gold leaf framing has been around for centuries, used in museums, cathedrals, and royal collections. But for us, it’s not about luxury for luxury’s sake.
It’s about timelessness.
Gold leaf adds a richness and warmth that elevates a portrait or painting into something truly heirloom-worthy. Whether it’s a family photo passed down generations or a fine art print that speaks to you, the right frame makes all the difference — and gold leaf has a way of making everything feel just a little more meaningful.
🔨 How We Build Our Frames — One by One, Start to Finish
Every custom gold leaf frame that leaves our Tariffville studio is built from scratch.
We work with hand-carved wood, carefully selected finishes, and authentic gold leaf sheets — applied by hand, layer by layer. There's a rhythm to it. It’s quiet, focused, meditative work. And that’s something I love sharing with our clients when they come in for a framing consult.
This isn’t mass production. This is personal.
🎯 Who Comes to Us for Gold Leaf Framing?
Over the years, I’ve worked with:
Families framing generational portraits
Local artists wanting their work professionally presented
Collectors seeking to elevate limited-edition prints
Photographers who care about presentation just as much as the shot
What they all have in common? They’re not just looking for a frame. They’re looking for a way to honor what they’ve created or captured.
📍 Why Our Studio in Tariffville Is the Right Place
I chose to base my studio in Tariffville because of the community here — thoughtful, creative people who appreciate craft. We serve clients from Simsbury, Avon, Windsor, Granby, and across Connecticut who are looking for something custom, something lasting.
When you walk into our space, you’ll see prints drying, frames in progress, and the tools of a working artist. It’s not a showroom. It’s a working studio — and you’re invited in.
✨ From Our Hands to Your Home
We don’t just frame — we frame with care. The kind of care that comes from knowing what it means to preserve a moment, a person, a piece of art.
If you have a portrait, a piece of artwork, or even just a vision you’d like to explore, I’d love to talk with you about how gold leaf framing can bring it to life.
📩 Let’s Make Something Beautiful Together
→ Visit the studio at 2 Tunxis Rd, Suite 213, Tariffville, CT
→ Book your custom framing consultation
→ Learn more about our process and see past work at alexanderjulianphotography.com
