Breaking the Mold: The Layered Depth of "Maple Flare"
Welcome back to the studio!
As an artist, I never want to stop experimenting. While I love working directly on foil cardstock, I recently asked myself: How can I push the reflection even further?
The result is a brand-new piece called "Maple Flare," and it is unlike anything else currently in the shop.
The "Resin Sandwich" Technique
"Maple Flare" isn't just painted on a surface; it is built in layers.
- The Base: I started by applying striking Red Colored Gold Leaf to the background. This gives it a warm, metallic glow that feels like embers in a fire.
- The Glass Layer: I poured a crystal-clear coat of Epoxy Resin over the leaf.
- The Design: Once the resin cured, I created the design on top of that glass-like surface using Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green.
Why It’s Special
Because the design sits on top of the resin (floating above the gold leaf background), it creates a physical separation. Depending on the lighting in your room, the paint actually casts a tiny shadow onto the red gold leaf below.
It gives the piece a 3D effect—like leaves floating on top of still water. The colors are pure autumn: the transition of a maple tree from green to blazing red.
"Maple Flare" comes framed and ready to hang.
