Painting Gilded Florals and Fruits- By Rebecca Baer, CDA

This book shows decorative painters how to enhance their fruit and floral subjects with the traditional elegance of decorative gold, silver and variegated accents.

Thirteen step-by-step acrylic demonstrations provide complete guidance for painting each subject from start to finish, including specialized instruction for using today's metallic-based paints and leafing products to produce the lustrous gilded effects found in old-world decorative painting.

Classic projects make ideal gifts and home accessories, including:

-Glass and porcelain holiday ornaments with floral motifs -Candle and holder adorned with clematis and berries -Decorative wooden plate accented with fruit and gold trim -Gold-rimmed metalware tray with a red poinsettia design -Pendulum clock featuring clock face with flowers and gilded scrollwork

The author begins the book with a highly detailed introduction to gilding and leafing, featuring step-by-step photos, complete supply lists, and problem/solution demonstrations.

Softcover/Very Good