Metal leaf
I learned how to use metal leaf by a sculpturist who used in his work.
I started using the metal on canvas as a base layer before painting. First i paint the canvas with a colour of my choice,then a layer of glue, finally the metal leaf is applied.
Presently most of my paintings has some metal leaf either in them. I find the metal adds a luster and depth to the final piece and it is very rewarding to work with.
![Spotted eagle ray](|!|vcvUploadUrl|!|/2019/08/ray-300x300.png)
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![gold stars](|!|vcvUploadUrl|!|/2019/08/gold-stars-1-960x944.jpg)
![](https://www.yvonnewaltherart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/seastars-300x300.jpg)
![](https://www.yvonnewaltherart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20181028_192834-2-300x248.jpg)
![](https://www.yvonnewaltherart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/38678794_1175060055966749_2080279397071323136_o-1-300x95.jpg)
![bläckfisk](|!|vcvUploadUrl|!|/2019/08/bläckfisk-300x300.jpg)
![](https://www.yvonnewaltherart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/39387248_1188241311315290_348805340764045312_n-300x300.jpg)