...that is the Question. I have longed to use gilt for quite awhile in my paintings, probably after studying Klimt's work. Before I even began on this picture, I planned to gold leaf the halo parts.
The outer circle was formed by adding a semi-dry string of Tacky Glue onto which I carefully pressed pieces of the delicate leaf. I had to exercise extreme self control while working with this near-weightless material; the slightest exhaling just from normal breathing propels the stuff like you would not believe.
Never having done this before, I was somewhat nervous about this 'new' to me procedure; yet fascinated at the same time. This one of Jesus is titled: "I Will Never Leave You". Another icon I have, "Heavenly Peace" of baby Jesus & mother Mary, is getting a similar treatment; both of which I will show in a later post once finished.
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