Original artwork description:

I love naturalistic illustrations, especially those of the 18-19th century. This beetle was resourced from such illustrations.

This painting has a beautiful glow during the day and especially at night. Its reflective surface adds a touch of warmth to any room in your home.

This painting is:
- a round canvas frame 7.87 x 7.87 x .39 in. / 20 x 20 x 1 cm.
- painted with Zecchi Firene and Windsor & Newton professional grade oil paints
- painted on golden leaf which has been protected in 6 layers of laquer I prepare in my studio
- signed on the front & on the back

Looks beautiful simply unframed on your wall.

HOW THIS PAINTING WAS CREATED:
- I apply a yellow ochre acrylic background and afterwards the gilding glue and faux gold leaf.
- Once dry, I apply at least 6 layers of lacquer I prepare in my studio.
- Once dry I painted this beautiful little heart in oil paints.

- Once the entire painting is dry, I protect it by brushing it over with natural lacquer.

Materials used:

Zecchi Firenze oil paints on finely prepared canvas frame, golden leaf, lacquer

Tags:

#beetle illustration #gold painting #gold leaf painting #golden painting #gold leaf art #insect art #insect painting #beetle painting #scarab beetle #friends of the earth #naturalistic painting #green beetle