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The largest of the Flower Icon series, “After th

The largest of the Flower Icon series, “After the Rain”, is finally finished and ready for my solo show at Gallery 1261 in Denver (October 24-November 12). 22” x 18”, Egg Tempera with 23K Gold Leaf and Malachite Cabochons and sgraffito frame. This painting, which celebrates the simplicity of raindrops on my neighbor’s day lilies, took me almost 3 months to complete. #eggtemperapaintings #eggtemperatechnique #eggtempera #goldleafpainting #gildingart #flowerpaintings #realism #iconaesthetic #thesocietyofgilders #preraphaelite

Another peek at “After the Rain” in progress.

Another peek at “After the Rain” in progress. The tempera painting will be exhibited at my October 25-November 12 at Gallery 1261 in Denver. #eggtemperapainting #eggtempera #seppleaf #goldleafart #iconaesthetic #flowerpainter #realism

A sneak preview of a small area of my next (larges

A sneak preview of a small area of my next (largest of the flower icon series ) tempera painting, “After the Rain”. This is my silverpoint under drawing which, sadly, will be covered with an ink drawing then tempera and gold. The piece is 22” x17” and will take me until my October show at Gallery 1261 to finish. #eggtemperapaintings #eggtempera #realism #iconaesthetic #flowerpaintingclub #metalpoint #goldleafpainting #gildingart #gallery1261 #drawings

Another of the small tabernacle tempera paintings,

Another of the small tabernacle tempera paintings, “Dogwood Blossom” #eggtemperapaintings #eggtempera #realism #iconaesthetic #flowerpaintings #goldleafpaintings #gildingart #paintersofinstagram #northwoodframing

My newest small tabernacle tempera, “Jack in the

My newest small tabernacle tempera, “Jack in the Pulpit “. 10” X 9”, Egg Tempera with Gold Leaf and Malachite. These Jacks are favorite volunteers that appear each Spring on the side of our house. Two shades of gold are used, 23k Bright Gold and 23k Rosenoble Gold. This painting is destined for my October show at Gallery 1261 in Denver. #eggtemperapaintings #eggtempera #goldleafpainting #flowerpaintings #realism #iconaesthetic #thesocietyofgilders #gallery1261 #northwoodframing

Four Lilies, Egg Tempera with Gold and Malachite C

Four Lilies, Egg Tempera with Gold and Malachite Cabochons. A new piece destined for my October Solo Show at Gallery 1261. #eggtemperapaintings #realism #eggtempera #goldleafpainting #flowerpaintings #realismo #iconaesthetic #thesocietyofgilders

Brugmansia Datura, Egg Tempera with Gold Leaf and

Brugmansia Datura, Egg Tempera with Gold Leaf and Coral Cabochons. #eggtemperapaintings #eggtemperatechnique #eggtempera #goldleafpainting #gildingart #flowerpaintings #realism #iconaesthetic #preraphaelites #thesocietyofgilders

Striped Tulip, 9”X 6” Egg Tempera with Gold Le

Striped Tulip, 9”X 6” Egg Tempera with Gold Leaf and Garnet Cabochons, #eggtemperapaintings #eggtempera #eggtemperatechnique #flowerpaintings #realism #iconaesthetic #goldleafpaintings #goldleafpainting #thesocietyofgilders #fineartcollector #gallery1261 #preraphaelites #preraphaelite

New small painting. Red Trillium, 8” X 8” 23k

New small painting. Red Trillium, 8” X 8” 23k gold leaf with garnets. #eggtemperapaintings #eggtempera #goldleafart #flowerpaintings #realism #iconaesthetic #eggtemperatechnique #americanartcollectormagazine #societyofgilders #preraphaelites

Walking from my studio to my house after a day of

Walking from my studio to my house after a day of painting, I noticed one of our roses that defied frost and freezing temperatures. It just continued to bloom and became my newest subject. “Autumn’s Last Rose”. Egg Tempera with 23K gold leaf and dyed coral cabochons. 9.5” x 7.5”. #eggtemperapaintings #eggtempera #eggtemperatechnique #flowerpaintings #flowerpainting #realism #iconaesthetic #goldleafpaintings #thesocietyofgilders #fineartcollector #realismo #preraphaelites #

My newest in the Flower Icon series, "Oliver's Fuc

My newest in the Flower Icon series, "Oliver's Fucshia". The post includes the progression from silverpoint on a panel, to ink drawing with pastiglia, to initial gilding as well as the final piece in its sgraffito frame.#eggtemperapaintings #eggtempera #eggtemperatechnique #flowerpaintings #flowerpainting #realism #iconaesthetic #goldleafpaintings #thesocietyofgilders #fineartcollector #gallery1261 #realismo #preraphaelites

Carolyn’s Rose, Egg Tempera with Gold Leaf and

Carolyn’s Rose, Egg Tempera with Gold Leaf and Baltic Amber. 7.5” x 7.5”. #eggtemperapaintings #eggtempera #flowerpaintings #realism #iconaesthetic #goldleafpainting #thesocietyofgilders #fineartcollector #gallery1261 #abendgallery #realismo #preraphaelites

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