Demented Gold Leaf - Mixed Media Tutorial

A mixed media tutorial on Demented Gold Leaf by Darlene Olivia McElroy.

"I'm a person for the imperfect so I'm not looking for perfection. I'm looking for the happy accident... What you get after you rub off the excess gold leaf is a Demented Gold Leaf abstract pattern".

What you will need:
Protective surface such as newspaper
Spray Glue
Gold Leaf
Masking Tape
Pattern with holes in it such as a doily
Substrate
Metal Leaf Sealer or Polymer Medium
Paint Brush

Workshops
Check my website for current workshops. If you want a workshop given in your area, please contact me.
http://darleneoliviamcelroy.com/workshops.shtml

Santa Fe Workshops
I offer small (5-6 people) workshops in my Santa Fe studio six or more times a year upon request. I also will work one-on-one if that works better for you.

Classes
My ten week mixed media class at Valdes Art Supplies in Santa Fe, NM starts in the beginning of October. I teach fall, winter and spring classes there. We cover surfaces, image transfers, demented gold leaf, aging, finishes and ephemera resources. The class is a great deal of fun and there is a great deal of sharing.

Demos
Several times a year, I give demos on both image transfers and surfaces at Artisan's in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. Check Artisan's web site for demos and classes by many artists.

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[TatGarden]

Great video and explanations. Demented? No way! Expensive Maybe if it is real gold.

Artistic, fun and beautiful, for sure!

I would like to try some free hand designs on oil paintings, have you any suggestions on how to apply it????

[collagegoddess]

You could brush adhesive size for gold leaf free form. You can even spray it on by dipping a toothbrush in the size and spraying. This winter I will be putting up 2 more videos of demented gold leaf up.

[missjenibee]

Very cool...please post more videos!

[collagegoddess]

Hi Miss Jenibee

Look for more videos this winter on more demented gold leaf techniques and image transfers.

[KingredDark]

really cool

[blueststar]

I am so inspired. I've been in a creative 'rut'.. now I can't wait to get started on a new project! Thanx collagegoddess great vids!

[valleart]

Great vid and funny bit of info re the demented gold leaf lol

[JudiG]

Nice tutorial! Actually, I used a UV protective acrylic topcoat and the leaf has not tarnished at all. I completed the painting almost a year ago. You can see it on the first page of my gallery website if you like. I like the way it came out. :>

[Farimath]

Super. Thanks

[jawkraw182]

this was a fabulous new technique I wasn't aware of yet. More $ out the door for more materials. Thanks for this great idea.

[BxFirebird]

great video.