Using Gold Leaf As A Background In A Portrait Painting// Must See Technique!

Hey everyone!!! I decided to introduce a new technique into my process this week... Gold Leaf! I wanted to have that metallic shine and although I have used gold leaf before, it was only as an accent. But this... Wow! The result of a golden background on this piece gave it so much dimension! The painting changes with the light and I couldn't be happier!
I used a guilding adhesive which I painted on following the hard lines of my sketch. You really can't rush this process. The adhesive has to dry for the length of time stated in the directions. The prodeuct I used had a drying time of 45 minutes to 1 hour before applying the gold leaf or metal leaf. I waited the full hour. The adhesive will feel like the sticky side of scotch tape when it's ready for the application of gold, silver or metal leaf of your choosing.
Never skip sealing the metal leaf! It's so important to prevent tarnishing!
I love using acrylic pours as the base for more intricate paintings. It's become one of my favorite techniques! I might start using metal leaf in more of these paintings.
I hope you all enjoyed this video!
Music:
Arthur Benson - "Confidence is Key" (epidemicsound.com)
Arthur Benson - "Yellow Light" (epidemicsound.com)
Trabant - "Alles Gut Polka" (epidemicsound.com)
Jules Gaia - "Glitz at the Ritz" (epidemicsound.com)
The Fly Guy Five - "Inspecting Ripley" (epidemicsound.com)

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Oh my god what a cool idea! Love, love, love! True talent I am going to try gold leaf and see what happens! Thanks!

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You know? I was wondering if you were Polish because of the accordian music at the beginning of your segments... Turns out I didn't have to ask!! Haha!! Really nice how you turn pours into beautiful portraits and stuff. This one reminds me of a painting a friend's Mom had in her living room. It was an Asian girl painted in blue with her eyes looking forward so they followed you no matter where you were in the room... We were terrified of that painting!! lol But not yours! The eyes are looking away and colours are super great, especially in the hair... Okay, I ramble a lot and will stop now... Cheers, love your work, glad KZbin hooked me up with you...👍😎

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Love the colours w/gold leaf. Great overall painting! ❤

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Thanks for sharing your videos. What type of varnish do you use with the gold leaves? And if this varnish is compatible with oil paint or do I have to use 2 different types of varnish when combining oil with gold leaves?

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curious if the gold leaf you painted over is now opaque vs the normal shinning it has

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Hi there! Any gold leaf that got covered with opaque oil paint lost it's shimmer, but it will still shine through somewhat when transparent oil paint is applied.😊

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