gold leaf – Sparkles and Steel Toes

Another tree down

June 6, 2015June 7, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, finished work, gold leaf, Mixed media, painting in steps, Trees

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Another fun day of trees

June 5, 2015June 5, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, finished work, Inspiration, Mixed media, the process, Trees, Works in progress

I am really enjoying exploring birch trees in my current work. I grew up in New Hampshire and I was fascinated by trees even as a little girl.
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Yesterday’s trees progress

June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Mixed media, Trees, Works in progress

I zoomed in on the the current stage in an attempt to show the texture.

Blocking in the trunk.

Gilded trees

June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Mixed media, Painting, Trees, Works in progress

I just finished varnishing Continue reading “Gilded trees” →

Nothing left to do except varnish and pick a destination.

May 16, 2015May 18, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, finished work, Mixed media, Painting, Trees

3"x4" gold leaf and acrylic paint on canvas

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Progress on the little trees

May 14, 2015May 14, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Mixed media, Painting, Trees, Works in progress

I worked on these last night. They should be ready pretty soon to begin the relinquishment. I am brainstorming ideas of where I should place each of them. Continue reading “Progress on the little trees” →

Trees in progress

February 6, 2015February 9, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Works in progress

These works in progress explore the energy of birch trunks against the warm color palette of Autumn. Many also delve into my recent obsession with coupling gold leaf (composition) or even archival (acid free) glitter with my acrylic paints. Continue reading “Trees in progress” →