How to Gold Leaf Tutorial

[@Rusmix]

honestly my eyes is locked on the female drawing, this skill deserve mils of view

[@mad_cloudz6683]

Same like it more for the art, already seen gold leaf be done

[@DrPepper776]

ya the lines are amazing. The imagination for this piece is spectacular

[@daveversatile8424]

I have seen other gold leaf tutorials too, but honestly, very honestly, I find his arms, fingers and legs hot. Oh, and his voice too. I hope this doesn't sound offensive, but that is the honest reason why I watched the whole thing. 😜

[@Tukanggambarklaten]

Agree..

[@lizkimber]

yep, this is an amazing picture.

[@donnaloftin186]

Thank you so much. I’m a 70-year-old woman just starting out with art and this video was extremely helpful. What an amazing young man you are.

[@vonnart]

Thanks so much! Glad you were able to find this useful =]

[@JudiChristopher]

I'm sure you already know this... since it is obvious that you're a professional... but to get a richer GOLD... you could paint RED first... let dry, then do the Gold Leaf... or if you want a more yellow gold, you paint Yellow under the gold leaf... it really makes a difference. The masters do this with SIGN painting too!

[@th3azscorpio]

Will remember this. Thanks for the tip!

[@nithyak2444]

Great tip. And I use Black base to create some antique effect, Bronze base for rose gold and White for Pale gold effect.

[@RavenMysteries]

Thank you for posing this love!

[@olafvivas1955]

Exacto, se debe de pintar primero con rojo óxido.

[@vonnart]

That's a GREAT tip that can help a bunch, thanks for sharing =D

[@JudiChristopher]

5 years later... I'm back to see this again... SOOOO BEAUTIFUL

[@Anime_Bakon]

2025 Happy New Year❤

[@burdenblossom9484]

I would NOT have waited 20 mins, thank you for emphasizing how important that part is!

[@shirahdupuis5006]

I watched this for the gold leaf, but the drawing is incredible!! Love it

[@vonnart]

Thank you =]

[@Englishforeveryone778]

What’s the reference for this drawing. Amazing work ❤

[@yananekrasova6384]

@@vonnart man. It's amazing

[@BrushesandBunnies]

I am so happy this was in my recommendations! Your art is incredibly beautiful.

[@vonnart]

Thanks so much

[@winniethepooh544]

Hi

[@stonew1927]

Thought the same thing...

[@emilydonaldson3379]

Same here. This guy literally popped up in my random recommended vids some time ago and now he’s a big inspiration to me and my artwork.

[@zarinani]

Yeah!

[@ivie8630]

I love how this guy makes an attempt to like a lot of his comments. Shows us he actually reads them and appreciates them :)

[@Anime_Bakon]

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[@loribrown9808]

Before you went back over those spots it actually resembled the moon, my opinion anyway ☺

[@TheLynneee]

Do they have silver leaf to make a moon is what I'm thinking? This has got me thinking for my next art project. I never thought about it, but now I want to try it.

[@WHATREMAINS.]

Lori Brown exactly what I thought!!! Very beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾

[@javannapoli2018]

@@TheLynneee Yes. Metal leaf comes in quite a few different metals.

[@MargaritaMorales]

Ikr

[@poloflu]

Lori Brown I was thinking the same, he probably realized it too after watching this video

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

That’s a nice tutorial for gold foil which behaves slightly different from Gold leaf. Another thing would be, With gold leaf you would definitely not waste any with this carefree application and the proper drying of adhesive is a must! One tip for knowing when the adhesive is ready for application, whether using metal sheeting or actual gold leaf is to notice when the adhesive is invisible.

[@bushravisualarts]

Thanks for the useful info

[@tracylee3532]

I used your technique for my first every gold project and it worked perfectly! Thank you for the tips on trouble-shooting. I know this video is 5 years old, but it was the best one I found. Thank you!

[@truegrit7697]

Most youtube posters would have shortened this video, but by taking your time, and showing us your "mistakes", you posting is incredibly instructional and useful. Beautiful work, guy!

[@catherineflahr6160]

FANTASTIC artist! I have had a drawing ready to gold leaf for about 4 years and have had gold leaf in my posession for almost a decde!!! After watching you demo this, I feel confident to do finish my 4 year old drawing and to do many more. I'll be 73 this month and doing gold leaf will be a present to myself! Thanks for the lovely video. YES, I 'LIKED' AND 'SUBSCRIBED' .

[@TanukiDigital]

17:26 "Don't laugh into your gold"... what is this, etiquette tips for the 1%??? :D

[@vonnart]

hahaha just reading this made me chuckle XD

[@vonnart]

hahaha just reading this made me chuckle XD

[@AlienatedCornea]

[@Zvalgryn]

@@vonnart hopefully not into your gold! Lol

[@10B10R]

I laughed way too hard at this joke 🤣🤣🤣

[@cancontrl]

best gold leaf tutorial vid. mainly because of the timing/drying mistake and how to fix it. learned a lot. thanks!

[@dalainebloom4505]

This was My First time to ever See You and Your artwork. You are Both BEAUTIFUL!!! I have given You a like and also subscribed. I look forward to seeing You do more work. You are Very AWESOME!!!

[@vonnart]

Hahaha thanks so much, i will do my best to continue making more videos! =]

[@princecourtney7755]

Same here!!!! You're art is beautiful and very easy to follow...... I subscribed as soon as I saw this video...... I can't wait for more videos

[@aylacarter1955]

Why do you use capital letters for words in the middle of sentences.. such as every 'You' has a capital letter through out your paragraph. ive seen someone else that does the same thing and am curious why some people do it.. isnt it annoying?!?

[@dalainebloom4505]

Ayla Carter, It is for more emphases on those words and to the importance of the word or person it is related too. Pretty much a Grade-School English teacher would explain it easily.

[@sheraberry3280]

Same, and I'm SO glad I found him!☺️

[@courtneyadams6219]

I am 4 minutes in and my anxiety level is already 70/100 like, you have such a steady hand and I just know I'd get it everywhere!

[@katepapuashvili5821]

First of all, the drawing is AMAZING!!! The golden leaf fits it perfectly and i can't think of anything but how huge your talent is. Keep it up, much love!

[@vonnart]

Thanks a bunch, i will do my best =]

[@kerricorser4562]

Gorgeous drawing. I like to lay my gold over venetian red. Framers did that. Gives it depth. Thanks for this, it was fun!

[@looooooongcat13]

I work in an estate/consignment art shop and I always thought the red poking through the gold leafing was an indicator of it being a cheap frame. The more you know!

[@gunthertheczech]

The underlying red might be from the water gilding technique. It’s more traditional and harder to do. If it is water gilded, it’s the sign of a master’s work

[@kerricorser4562]

@@gunthertheczech right on, thanks!

[@belizehouseforrent6138]

What a fantastic tutorial!! I'm so glad I came across it! Now I'm going to use this rather than the 'liquid gold leaf' paint I was going to use. I wish you would have listed links for the adhesive and brushes you used, as this is all new to me.

[@LilyDuVeauLilysMix]

I use aa very soft fluffy round brush to "burnish" the surface of the gold when working with gold leaf. The way of the old Masters.

[@Bluebelle51]

that works with gold foil, REAL gold leaf needs an agate to burnish

[@cuhurun]

@@Bluebelle51 : absolutely. Until the late 19th century foil gold didn't exist. Gesso coated with a few layers of red-clay bole (naturally occurring in only two places on earth, France and Egypt), then an application of rabbit skin glue, followed by gold leaf was the original method of gilding. The gold leaf used by the 'masters' and iconographers was much thicker than the uniform machined foil available today, as it was traditionally gold laboriously hammered flat by hand. Medieval English 'Rosenoble' coins first issued in 1344 were considered the best quality, standard and controlled weight of gold to use, hence the finest quality of gilding gold is still known as Rosenoble . Then, for the final polish, agate burnishers were used to achieve an almost mirror finish. A couple of layers of linseed oil was then applied to help protect the finished product from moisture and damp.

[@ctbsancho2516]

I'm sorry, but who are the old masters?

[@VagoniusThicket]

BTC 605 Disney ,Lance ,Crumb ,,,🤪🤡🤪

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

Actually, the old masters and current masters use agate tools

[@101mosioatunya]

It has been really useful to see how areas of imperfection are improved! It's all a matter of trial and error.

[@xJulietDoll]

Wow, when you started laying down the gold flakes it was so satisfying. It’s like butter

[@Doxymeister]

Oh man, that does my heart good to see beautiful art being made. I'm old, have arthritis so don't do much art anymore, so I live vicariously through artists on KZbin. Thank you for that! She's gorgeous!

[@penniecampbell1182]

What a stunning picture

[@vonnart]

Thanks a bunch! =]

[@Lucyart]

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[@dianecollins6674]

A very helpful video that shows some little tricks on how to correct any mistakes and how to get different textures, too.

[@moonmagnolia7]

WOW! You are an amazing artist! Thank you for sharing this technique, especially how to remove the mistakes.

[@ricabillano3820]

the only video that helped me alot . most gold leafing videos i saw only show the part where they take out the tape or brush out the leaf. not much about applying adhesive. thanks for this 😊

[@elvinacheah]

I love how gentle and optimistic you were throughout the whole process 💖 it was very encouraging and therapeutic to watch + and your art is 😱🙌🏻❤️💖😍

[@AnbaLen]

I've always loved Alphonse Mucha art and Gustav Klimt so I end up zooming into this type of art with one focus and these type of backgrounds a lot. Your explanations are thorough, eloquent and calming. I enjoy your train of thought as you go and the little tidbits of daily stuff "I live with a lot of people so I'm doing it outside since it stinks" Idk why I thought that bit of personality in between as well as the pacing of your voice is fun to listen to. Thank you for the video, keep up the good work! Your art is wonderful!!

[@daryllevine5156]

Your drawing and subject matter is exquisite. You have a wonderful teaching manner. Thankyou for this.

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

THAT DRAWING OF THIS WOMAN IS STUNNING....YOU GOT SO MUCH TALENT, THANKS FOR THE GOLDLEAF TUTORIAL. I USED A FEW YEARS SOME GOLDLEAF AND I CAN'T REMEMBER HOW I PUT IT ON MY COLLAGE.....TFS :)

[@fransrodenburg3855]

I haven't drawn anything for over 2 years, but the idea of gilding really drew me back into it. Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I already bought everything, but I wanted to see someone else do it first.

[@vonnart]

That's great to hear!! Hope it turns out well =]

[@fransrodenburg3855]

@@vonnart Thanks again! I'm not sure I can post links here, but this is the result: i.imgur.com/NFmZRYW.jpg

[@HarleyTheCockatiel]

I know this is weird but I really liked it before you went and patched in the lifted areas, the texture the first imperfect layer created made it look like the moon

[@DjDoxastic]

my thoughts exactly, i think the end product doesn't look as good as the gold moon at all

[@vinny.deadmou5d46]

The precision of this artists hand is amazingly incredible

[@taran5883]

This is such a beautiful drawing! I honestly want to cosplay this character or write stories about her it's that inspiringly gorgeous!

[@artexpress22]

This piece is absolutely outstanding.. not to mention your gold leafing skills!!

[@sketchios5158]

I feel like I'm watching a Bob Ross painting I don't know why but I like it xD cool video!!

[@vonnart]

Hahah thanks Sketchios =]

[@craigcotter7476]

this is nothing like Bob Ross.

[@sketchios5158]

craig cotter I got a relaxing feeling when he spreads the gold on the paper with the brush similarly to when I saw Bob Ross painting back and forth.

[@sketchios5158]

@@prettypants08 probably yes

[@monkey23gorilla]

I must say that is Gorgeous!!!! I luv the texture of the gold. Thank you for the video. You did a great job!

[@megantingen5997]

Fabulous art work. Thanks for sharing your techniques and lovely drawings.

[@mariannero8113]

Thanks!

[@noemisartcorner841]

First off the drawing was beautiful. Thank you so much for that tutorial I was fascinated by it. Loved it. Again thank you.

[@ethelkrobinson7159]

Thank you. I learned a lot especially about waiting after laying the adhesive. I'm doing my first job now.

[@naomimcintyre7349]

Such a stunning drawing. Would love to see the final product.

[@starmazaheri7448]

The end of the video is the final product.

[@starbuck8925]

Me too

[@chaidenSP]

I’ve just begun to work with foil. It is totally different for sure. You did a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.

[@HiruHeart]

The art and gold leafing is so beautiful! I'm glad this was in my recommended.

[@Mark-v2m8j]

Thanks for this video. Long time oil painter and have never tried gold leaf. After watching a few videos where they were using sheets I wasn't to thrilled with the effect when finished. Your technique however makes it so much more appealing. Thanks again.

[@elliotRust29]

ok ik this is about the gold leaf but your drawing is absolutely amazing i wish i can draw like this in a few years

[@prevco58]

Excellent demo 👌 👏 for someone like me who is working on a piece that all of a sudden I realized is calling out for gold leaf! Excellent tutorial! Thank you! ....

[@theflutefreak]

Thank you, this helped me learn how to gold leaf my own art project!

[@jedadieaskyland2046]

You had me at turning the bottle as you finish pouring. I have never seen anyone do that as well, and it drives my OCD nuts! So good. Thank you. 🙏🏻 You are a wonderful artist.

[@dragonfly3341]

Amazingly gorgeous! Love love love the drawing!!! Thanks for teaching this technique! Just beautiful! Your very talented!

[@vonnart]

Thanks so much!

[@tiameloy5032]

This really helps me with a new project I’m starting thank you (And side note you’re voice is so soothing)

[@LoveleeDaeze]

This was honestly such a well executed video. Thank you😄

[@kristagoodrich6731]

I am crying by the beauty of this piece. I draw portraits and this is absolutely 💯 goals but is beyond words. Thank you for sharing.

[@yvette.3075]

I recieved this video in my recommendation and I'm glad I took the time to watch it, I learned from it. I got so involved in watching your video (embarrassed) I blew on my phone to help rid the unused gold flakes during the removal with tape😅😳

[@vonnart]

Haha that's great, i'm glad the video could help out =]

[@moonlighttragic]

That’s absolutely studding!! You’re very talented

[@vonnart]

Thank you so much!!

[@moonlighttragic]

@@vonnart you’re very welcome!

[@RevolutionaryLiger]

Your art is INSANE. Gorgeous. Just wow.

[@debracranford9922]

Such a true artist.

[@pascb7360]

This piece is stunning.

[@michaellopez5960]

Your tutorial was enjoyable and educational, plus the pleasant pause of explaining! Great Vision. I am sure the drawings are your vision as well. Excellent! Thank you for sharing.

[@adonis3868]

This tutorial is simply amazing! Just as the drawing. I'm shook ♥

[@blueberry5953]

I came a long journey to get here... from how gold leaf are made.. to this video...💕💕💕

[@braionwarren8263]

**Rejoicing cause this was in my recommendations**

[@poppymccomish5612]

Thank you, this was most helpful, very well explained and demonstrated.

[@vonnart]

Thanks so much! I'm glad it was useful for you 💛

[@Fuzzy_Jello]

Wow that’s beautiful! I wish I had your talent.

[@vonnart]

Just keep practicing, art is a skill anyone can learn. It's the passion and desire that can't be taught.

[@ginakim7699]

Skill, not talent.

[@plsavage]

You are very talented and nice too. Thank you for sharing! Love that drawing!

[@stz2000]

"I live with a lot of people" People are such a problem hahaha This is absolutely gorgeous, you are SOOO talented!!

[@Lucyart]

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[@Apollo_Blaze]

This is a great demo and tutorial...I really enjoyed watching this being done...the main thing I took away from it was Wait the 30 Minutes til the Glue Dries...Thanks for making this...going to check out other vids by you now 👍

[@hexamirofficial]

You seem like an enjoyable person, great tutorial ^_^

[@timothyeachus7242]

So hard to find a good gilding tutorial Thanks for uploading your knowledge, it’s helped me greatly

[@1212haro]

Gorgeous, gorgeous ..... Great video, Thanks!

[@susanback9127]

Thank you. This helped me s much, starting off with gold leave. I was hesitant of attempting it. You've made it look so easy. 🙏🙏

[@marktringali4329]

You were the first video I found on how to use gold leaf and you couldn’t have been more helpful. And the drawing skills 😍 Edit: just followed ya on insta 👍

[@connectionoflivesandinterests]

*This is my first time seeing Gold leafing. Great share!!! 😊😊😊* Sharon in SC

[@unknownangel3101]

What a beautiful painting this is going yo make! Can we see it when you have finished please? Loved this, you so talented i am jealous lol! Anna UK. 👍👍❤️

[@KatPickles]

Whatever you do, do not ever laugh into your gold. Love it, this is gorgeous and I honestly never thought of it before. I don't work with gold much (except on cakes, everyone wants gold on cakes rn) but it looks so beautiful in your works. I can't wait to try it! Fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing

[@StephanieOplinger]

Thank you so much for sharing and posting! I've watched dozens of videos on gold leafing, and yours here is seriously the only one that has been helpful and fully informative! Thank you so much! 😁

[@vonnart]

Thank you, that's great to hear =]

[@pattimoran2020]

So beautiful! I love how the textures on the gold leaf make it look like the surface of the moon.

[@notanytony]

Such an awesome video. Learned a lot. I am definitely going to try using gold leaf in my next painting.

[@vonnart]

Awesome! Definitely give it a try =]

[@desireegill4966]

Idk how I came across this video but I am so glad I did. This tutorial is awesome and you just gained another subscriber. Thank you!

[@RivynPlays]

Wow this is just incredible to look at you, you have serious talent and skill

[@vonnart]

Thanks a bunch =]

[@Ladymay58]

Beautiful drawing.. Very talented artist. Stunning...

[@MeltandCast]

Awesome video mate, just what I was looking for. The flake seems a lot less hassle than the leaf and with a much better result. Nice one... Cheers 🥂🍺😎

[@hekuras]

You did such a great job! I love your Annunaki Goddess. Excellent tips for working with gold leaf. Thank you. Thank you.

[@sabretooth717]

Nice work dude

[@mjaxdes]

Good job young man. It's harder than it looks.👍 the best thing is that you did your homework and learned the glue marries the gold glue when it's 'tacky' and the foil is at the same temperature as the air that's basically floating.

[@hallorollo]

Lol the first time I worked outside a bird pooped on my canvas 🤣 scared me half to death. Now I make sure to use a pop up tent when I work outside

[@ladyakiraa82]

That is the most gorgeous piece I have ever seen!

[@KleioChronicles]

I love your videos. It’d be interesting to see a video on how you scan and print your canvases to then gold leaf/paint. The whole process from paper types to gold leaf experimenting is fascinating as an artist myself.

[@quartelli]

Great tutorial...........Incredible artist. Thank you.

[@arephischannel]

Not exactly interested in gold leaf yet but the art made me click. Gorgeous piece man!

[@gharqad]

Never done this before, about to do it for the first time, nervous as hell, but feeling a lot more confident after watching this. Clear and simple explanation, excellent demo, just what I needed. Thanks so much.

[@Buggabuu7753]

Rip self confidence in my artistic ability. God damn that’s beautiful applause to you

[@aksanakorziuk1028]

Gorgeous! Thank you for the tutorial and the tip with the tape.

[@enbyartist3563]

thank you, this was vary helpfull

[@craftcrumbs]

This is a beautiful example.of gold leaf done correctly! Thank you for the valuable tips. Love the tape trick.

[@salmandron]

I had to watch that portrait was so striking. And this tutorial is amazing. Also most men have ugly feet yours are perfect.

[@pimaseyer6649]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm going to give gold sheets another try on my painting.

[@LaFaveBros]

Beautifully done! It looked to me like those spaces in between her horns should have received gold too, or were they part of her horns?

[@marianne3777]

Only the half on one! 👍😉

[@elfarahon860]

H 44 . G

[@Lucyart]

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[@AmeliaSmolak]

Thank you for this nice and simple tutorial. Gold leafing seemed so scary to me before. Now that i know i can always fix it if i mess up it makes me feel more confident about making art with it