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.
1,800
Vixens
Size: 16” x 16”
Year Created: 2025
Mediums: Oil, Egg Tempera, and Copper Leaf on Water-Gilded Surface
Summary:
In the golden glow of twilight, she sat gracefully, her crimson dress flowing like fire. Two foxes rested in her lap—one asleep, the other watchful—symbols of trust and harmony. Behind her, golden vines and blossoms whispered of untamed forests, framing her as a serene guardian of nature’s secrets. In this quiet moment, the wild and human heart seemed to beat as one.
1,800
Wistful
Size: 12" x 12"
Year Created: 2025
Mediums: Oil paint and 23K 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.
1,400
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.
1,500
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.
1,100
Liberation
Size: 12”x9”
Year Created: 2025
Mediums: Oil Paint and gold leaf on wood panel cradled surface
Summary: A depiction of the chains of our own makings and the struggle to break free from their light grasps. The artwork features oil painting highlighted with gold leaf in the tattoo of the figure.
900