Charles Douglas has over 23 years experience as a gilder specializing in a variety of gold leaf gilding methods for custom gilded frames, furniture, and architectural elements as well as restoration of gilded antiques. Charles is the Sr. Editor of the bi-annual Journal 'The Gilder's Tip' , published by  the International  Society of Gilders of which he has been a member since 1989.

Originally from New York, Charles traveled extensively for Saks Fifth Avenue, providing gilding in 28 cities nationwide. In 1988 he relocated to Seattle where he became the lead gilder for Artech Fine Art Services for seven years before branching off on his own as owner of Charles Douglas Gilding Studio. His projects range from custom gilded frames for eigtheenth to twentieth century works of art and frame restoration to gilded period furnishings and verre eglomise mirrors.

Charles is a patient and dedicated gilding instructor who teaches workshops in traditional water gilding in his Seattle studio. He has also conducted classes and demonstrations through various organizations including the Seattle Art Museum, Cornish College of the Arts, Bellevue Art Museum, the PPFA, Pacific Science Center, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and the 1999 Society of Gilder's Symposium in Lancaster, PA.