Gold leaf features gloriously in art history, from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to illuminated medieval manuscripts and the opulent portraits of Gustav Klimt. While real gold leaf is out of the price range of most artists, imitation gold leaf made from a composite of copper and zinc is a convincing substitute. Properly sealed, the imitation gold leaf base provides a luminosity and warmth that has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. I created a dozen works on gold leaf for my featured exhibit at the Asheville Gallery of Art in May 2026.
“Into the Woods” in another in a series of paintings based on the Birmingham AL botanical gardens. This iteration imagines the gardens bathed in an eerie autumn light.
One of the highlights of the Blue Ridge Parkway is Looking Glass Falls. This painting features it in autumn splendor.
Looking up reveals an entirely new perspective. “Cherry Blossom Time” is based on a Kwanzan cherry tree in opulent bloom.
Another composition inspired by looking up, “Canopy” recalls the lush summer foliage near Lake George NY.
“Sunset on Lake George” provides a different view of the lake where we vacationed when our sons were young.
In November 2025, Northern Lights appeared over Lake James, NC. A friend took a photo from the deck of her house and shared it.
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