Raised gilding on gold leaf - ASMR calligraphy skills. Relax and watch me paint.

I designed and created this gold K for a Katie who loves to knit. Medieval in inspiration, medieval in gesso and technique, but modern in design - one of my favourite things to work on.
I take commissions for letters like this at www.calligraphybymoya.com.au - but only sometimes!
The gesso I am using is made (by me) to the traditional Cennini recipe. I am using mostly sable brushes and a lot of patience!
You can follow me on instagram at moyagraphy :) I'd love to see you there.

[@Pottymoon]

Pleeeease tell us the recipe for this GESSO! A number of us are asking you but no replies (otherwise what is the point of showing us?)

[@mutzireitz4123]

Have done Gothic style calligraphy for 27 years, but have never used this clean , dimensional gold technique before. Please continue to teach me.

[@deborahnorthover5304]

This looks so lovely and so peaceful to watch, thank you for sharing.

[@charlinebosse1099]

Amazing! I would love to do this! It is so delicate. You have a new subscriber!

[@GLRDesignsdotcom]

BEAUTIFUL!! Hope to see more of your work!🧡😃👍

[@marissalazar571]

I know Katie would've loved this! Amazing work!

[@Alabamastrutt]

Absolutely gorgeous! And the music was so soothing! Thanks for sharing

[@IHeartGallery]

Gorgeous! Watched it twice! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dominiquearnault9484]

Pourquoi avoir choisi la Marche Funèbre comme accompagement de cette jolie vidéo c'est dommage.

[@munnaza23]

Very well demonstrated 👍🙏🌷

[@justtubingby8342]

Beautiful (music, too) ❤

[@crossroadscalligraphy]

Thank you Moya, this was so helpful!

[@barbaraschuster6909]

This is stunning! Thank you for sharing. I have a cousin whose name starts with K and she loves to knit. I will have to try this for her!

[@TatianaToutheou]

What is this recipe for gesso?

[@luisalbertoquirozortiz614]

So relaxing and inspiring, could you tell us how do you prepare the gesso?

[@ourabouras]

Wow I’ve never seen this technique done before, your illustrated letter came out beautifully. I was wondering did you tint the gesso with ink or paint, or can you buy colored gesso?

[@harshrastogi5049]

This is really informative 👏

[@JuniperLittleTree]

Beautiful! Can I ask why the gesso is that colour? And what would be a comparable store version?

[@HaggisVitae]

What are your favorite fine brushes? I find sables to be too soft. I like a bit of snap. Beautiful work!

[@tongzhou1328]

Hi Moya! Really nice illumination! Can I ask how much time do you wait for the gesso to dry? I found my gesso is really soft to burnish. Thank you!