By request from many of you, here is the image of the painting done on gold leaf mentioned in the previous posting. It is titled Petrignano La Sera, 15x17. I did not want to post the image before the client could see the painting. He picked it up today and was very pleased with the results. I enjoyed this project so much I will do many more on gold … [Read more...] about Petrignano La Sera
Gold and Silver Leaf Paintings
Oil Painting on gold leaf or silver leaf panels has been used by artists for centuries. Many of the altar pieces and icons in churches around the world have a leaf substrate which makes a stunning glow to the oil painting itself. It is a sound practice used frequently today. The gold and silver leaf is easily applied to panels and even canvas.
24 Carats
Here are a few of the supplies necesssry for the gold leaf project. Shown is a piece of raw linen, sheets of 24 carat gold, sizing, a primed canvas, a burnisher, and other tools. The sizing is like a glue that holds the gold to the surface of the object being leafed. … [Read more...] about 24 Carats
Painting Mantras
You all know about the dilemma of “can’t do this until I do such and such!” This has been my mantra the last couple of weeks. I am itching to get to my Dutch project but first I must fulfill a couple of previously planned obligations. The first one was a painting/commission for a client. He specifically requested a landscape done on gold leaf on … [Read more...] about Painting Mantras