Alison McIlkenny explains the process of applying gold leaf and using it in paintings as well as sharing the differences between genuine and imitation gold leaf.
Author: Alison McIlkenny
Alison McIlkenny spent 10 years working as a Jewellery Designer and Maker after receiving an advanced Diploma in metal clay through Mid-Cornwall School of Jewellery. Recently she has returned to her first love, painting and drawing. She currently works in a variety of mediums from her studio in Moira, Northern Ireland.
Alison has decided to do an ongoing series of embellished works the ‘Beautifully Made’ series. Focusing on nature subjects and especially bees. She is intrigued by how intricately made every living thing is around us, noting the beauty in everything, when you look close enough. Alison believes we are also intrinsically connected and we need to cherish and protect nature in order to maintain healthy ecosystems and balance.
