How to use gold leaf on canvas

Hey ya'll! I just got back from Michigan on Tuesday (more on that later), and I was finally able to put the finishing touches on a little art project I've been working on. This isn't my first attempt at gold leaf art (you might remember this one or this one), but I really wanted to make a larger piece with some hints of pink and purple for the office. I know that in my last post I debuted this thrifty little dresser with a mirror over it, but the mirror actually goes in another part of the…

Ever thought about applying gold leaf to your DIY project? You so can! This stuff looks great on almost anything you put it on.

Candace Carroll on Instagram: "I received a request to make a larger version of my hand torn paper crosses. I decided to change it up a bit and went with more texture and no paper for this version. I LOVE the way the gold bounces around on the canvas. This isn’t finished quite yet, it still lacks paint but what do you think? #goldleaf #goldleafart #christianart #christianartist"

Gold leaf adds a glittery effect to canvas that can elevate your art projects. By preparing the canvas and applying the gold leaf, you can adhere your gold leaf to your canvas securely. Then, with a few special supplies, you can seal your...

How to make a DIY watercolor painting with gold leaf. Illustrated instructions on DIY abstract art, including recommended supplies. Shows how to apply gold leaf to a painting. #diywatercolor #diyart #goldleaf #watercolordiy #diyabstractart #abstractpainting

Mary Jean Ruhnke on Instagram: "Gold leaf, silver leaf, copper leaf, metal leaf, and variegated metal leaf can add light, dimension and emphasize certain aspects in a painting. Here are a few of mine. 💛 . . . . #maryjeanruhnkeart #goldleaf #goldleafart #metalleaf #variegatedmetalleaf #artreel #arttherpy"

Learn to expertly apply gold leaf for your acrylic and oil paintings with our comprehensive guide, working tips and free video tutorial!

Hey ya'll! I'm taking a break from renovation updates for a week or two. I have so much to tell you. I can barely stand the wait, but I think it's best to let everything get finished and then share everything. In the meantime.... To get my mind off the fact that I'm living out of a Jansport and finding dust in places dust should NEVER be, I made some art. I came home from this awful routine early yesterday, put on my Jesse sweatpants, put the roommates elsewhere (because as we learned last…

Hey ya'll! I'm taking a break from renovation updates for a week or two. I have so much to tell you. I can barely stand the wait, but I think it's best to let everything get finished and then share everything. In the meantime.... To get my mind off the fact that I'm living out of a Jansport and finding dust in places dust should NEVER be, I made some art. I came home from this awful routine early yesterday, put on my Jesse sweatpants, put the roommates elsewhere (because as we learned last…

Here at Handover we are always curious about how people are using different materials which is why we were so excited to see Nancy Reyner’s use of gold leaf in her paintings. Nancy Reyner is a painter, author, and teacher, and uses gold leaf to create luminous and ethereal paintings that are rooted in nature […]