Metal Leaf Art

Here is a photograph of my first (imitation) gold leaf canvas (measuring 30" x 40") which hangs in my living room.

I love the warmth and the glow of the earthy red and gold colours and how they bounce off the surrounding walls - some of my friends have asked me to create something similar for them too, and they could tell you that silver also looks terrific against a royal blue, and copper is charming against a viridian green.

Metal leaf is extremely delicate, many times thinner than alumin(i)um foil and easily torn with a fingertip. Its fragility is captured in how it lies on the canvas, and these irregularites offer visual interest. It's kind of shabby chic with a Moroccan twist.