Figurative Artwork
The Day Dream
Size: 18" x 13.75"
Year Created: 2025
Mediums: Oil, Egg Tempera, and 24k Gold and Silver Leaf on Water-Gilded Surface
Summary:
This piece uses a combination of oil and egg tempera, paired with the traditional water gilding technique on a surface prepared with hand-mixed gesso comprising rabbit skin glue and chalk. The layers of 24k gold and silver leaf are applied with precision and delicacy, requiring multiple steps of careful drying and burnishing to achieve the reflective metallic finish. The painting’s elements and intricate background design create a harmonious combination of traditional gilding and fine brushwork.
The Gaze
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Size: 12 x 12 inches
Year Created: 2025
Mediums: Oil, Egg Tempera, and Silver Leaf on Water-Gilded Surface
Summary:
This artwork features a profile portrait of a woman adorned with intricate details, including a golden ornamental hairpiece. A raven perches on her shoulder; the background is decorated with a bold, ornamental pattern, contrasting with the figure's naturalistic rendering. The piece demonstrates a blend of realism and decorative abstraction, with a focus on texture and contrast.
Wistful
Size: 12" x 12"
Year Created: 2025
Mediums:Oil paint and 23 K rose gold leaf on board
Summary:
This artwork features a young woman in a flowing light blue dress, gazing serenely to the side. The background is adorned with intricate gold leaf patterns and star motifs, creating a celestial and luminous effect. The combination of soft brushstrokes and the reflective gold leaf enhances the depth of the composition.
Titania
Size: 12" x 16"
Year Created: 2024
Mediums: Oil Painting with 24k Gold Leaf and Hand-Prepared Shell Gold on Water-Gilded Surface
Summary:
"Titania" is created using traditional water gilding with hand-prepared gesso. The 24k gold leaf and shell gold are precisely applied to achieve a radiant and reflective background. The painting combines classical oil techniques with meticulous gilding, resulting in a technically refined and timeless piece.
Contemplation
Size: 12" x 16"
Year Created: 2025
Mediums: Oil paint and 12k moon gold leaf on board
Summary: This piece depicts a reclining woman in a flowing purple dress, rendered in oil paint. The background features moon goldleaf with abstract patterns, creating a shimmering, ethereal effect. The figure's relaxed pose and the soft folds of the fabric contrast with the sharp, reflective qualities of the gold leaf. The composition highlights the interplay between texture and light, evoking a sense of introspection.