My latest portrait painting using egg tempera on gold leaf and also hand made shell gold paint. I went old school Renaissance on this one. #painting #art #constellations #astronomy #stars #artsky #rennaissance #bskyart #portrait #glow

This painting tentatively titled "Chains of my own making" I finished recently. Her snake tattoo is wrapped around her arm in gold leaf and painted with oil paints. #fineart #goldleaf #Americanwomenartists #art #painting #portaiture #portraits #chains #traditionalart #bskyart #artsky

Completed this lovely little bird on gold leaf! Painting this came with a couple challenges. #painting #art #gold #bird #birdwatching #fuschia #tit #artsky #fineart #animalart

Just dropped my first pack of reference photos for artists and creators for a low price of $5 for 450 photos. mercurialmuse.gumroad.com/l/qiqojy #referencephotos #art #arttools #drawing #painting #artsky #illustration #artist #sketching #bskyart #artahare #fineart

Started cranking through a new gold leaf piece. This is going to look like tufting in the background when completed #art #artsky #bskyart #artofbluesky #painting #fineart #portrait #portraiture

Some art just feels like a warm story doesn't it? This painting with the woman cuddled with her companions just feels like a quiet moment of peace. #art #artsky #animals #Fox #bskyart #portraits #figurative #timelessbeauty #fineart #traditionalart #painting #oilpainting #mixedmedia #peaceful

It's sad but I think bluesky is slowing down. We had such a vibrant art scene going for awhile. I hope it eeks past this slump. Until then ART! #bee #art #bumblebee #artsky #bskyart #artofbluesky #painting #goldleaf

Nature’s masterpiece, captured on canvas! This mountain landscape painting brings the serenity of the outdoors into your home. 💬 What’s your dream mountain getaway? #Art #MountainView #NatureOnCanvas #landscape #artgallery #ArtisticJourney #NatureInspired #ArtLovers #LandscapeArt #ArtDaily

This painting of lake Tahoe is nearly done and is also SOLD. A few bright highlights will make it pop. I'm seeking gallery representation this year. Visit mercurialmuseart.com #art #fineart #Tahoe #pleinair #landscape #landscapeart #traditionalart #artshare #gallery

Some art just feels like a warm story doesn't it? This painting with the woman cuddled with her companions just feels like a quiet moment of peace. #art #artsky #animals #Fox #bskyart #portraits #figurative #timelessbeauty #fineart #traditionalart #painting #oilpainting #mixedmedia #peaceful

Here is a quick bit of the nitty gritty behind the glamour of gilding! #art #artshowcase #gilding #artshare #preraphaelite #romantics #artshare #portrait #portraitart #painting

Just dropped my first pack of reference photos for artists and creators for a low price of $5 for 450 photos. mercurialmuse.gumroad.com/l/qiqojy #referencephotos #art #arttools #drawing #painting #artsky #illustration #artist #sketching #bskyart #artahare #fineart

Corvid alert! Love me a crow painting. #art #crow #Raven #painting #artsky #artshare #bskyart

This piece will be available soon Sign up for new art alerts at mercurialmuseart.com. . 16x16 Copper leaf Oil paint Egg tempera #art #blueskyart #artsky #painting #alchemy #artshare #fineart #copper #artofbsky #portraits #realism #Fox #foxes #animalart #portraiture #traditionalart #icon #gilding

A new story unfolds... The muse has struck. Sign up for new art alerts at mercurialmuseart.com. this piece will be available soon. 16x16 Copper leaf Oil paint Egg tempera #art #blueskyart #artsky #painting #alchemy #artshare #fineart #copper #artofbsky #portraits #realism #Fox #foxes #animalart

Work in progress continues on this Shrine for a Barn Owl

Got this fresh little fox face all painted in. I just want to squidge his adorable little cheeks. Detail from a larger painting. #art #Fox #artsky #bskyart #animalart #artofbsky #realism #cutie #painting #nature #redfox #details #relaxing

This painting went off to it's forever home today. I got a twinge of sadness because it's my current favorite. But onwards! Sign up on my website for alerts for new art mercurialmuseart.com ⭐ #soldart #Raven #crowart #art #painting #surrealism #silver #goldleaf #artsky #bskyart #portrait

Well now my recipient has had their preview I can share the final painting of lake Tahoe I completed. It started as plein air and I finished it later. 11x14 oil paint #bskyart #artsky #art #landscape #landscapeart #traditionalart #fineart #lakeTahoe #mountains #nature #lake

Work in progress This painting is heading in the right direction. I finally got the background finished: egg tempera on copper. the central figure needs finished #foxes #art #preraphaelite #artsky #bskyart #artshare #portrait #figurative #nature #fox

Crows are a common theme in my artwork because they are the embodiment of cleverness and mystery. Factor in of course their love of shiny things I had to add some real gemstones #corvid #crow #art #artsky #bskyart #Ravens #painting #gilding #artofbsky #feathers #rosequartz #frog #treefrog

Gerry rigged this little tiny art studio video/ lighting system I'm waiting on one more attachment plate but I can have multiple arms on the rail with lights & cameras. #artstudio #videosystem #art #rigging #painting #studio #artshare #artsky

I'm happy to say that my painting "The Gaze" has going to a new home. It really was hard to let this one go. I said to a friend, don't fall in love with your own art. And they replied "well that means you pleased your toughest critic! " #art #artshare #artgallery #fineart #portrait #painting #sold

Spring and the bluebells make for a delightful painting that feels like you're about to enter a fantasy. I think I would walk through here both reverent and joyful. #art #summer #painting #artshare #fineart #traditionalart #landscape #landscapeart #artsky #bskyart #bluebells #Yorkshire

Close up detail of the head which is about 1.5 inches scale. Imagine holding your arm very very steady to get the shine in her eyes with the paintbrush. #painting #art #artshare #artgallery #gold #details #portraits #figurative

Very big close up of a teeny tiny detail of a larger painting. I wanted to make sure the cardinal looked good even up close. The bird is painted on silver leaf. #art #traditionalart #fineart #painting #birdwatching #Cardinals #nature #animalart #silver #artshare #landscape #birds

I have a few sunny days paintings but this one feels like the most epitome of summer. It was a gift to a former salty sea dog sailor in my life. #painting #art #sunset #landscape #landscapeart #artsky #sailboat #sailing #bskyart #realism #sunrise #fineart #traditionalart

This painting of lake Tahoe is nearly done and is also SOLD. A few bright highlights will make it pop. I'm seeking gallery representation this year. Visit mercurialmuseart.com #art #fineart #Tahoe #pleinair #landscape #landscapeart #traditionalart #artshare #gallery

A little more work on this big boy bumble bee on 24k gold. I'm going to wait a smidge and put the last highlights on. #art #bees #bumblebee #honey #honeycomb #fineart #gold #gilding #traditionalart #animalart #landscape #artsky #beesky #painting #artist

A little montage showing how difficult it is to photograph gold leaf artwork. No pic shows the same mood twice #painting #art #artsky #bskyart #goldleaf #artshare #fineart #traditionalart

Painting at speed! This piece needs another solid working session on it for a few hours and then may be done. I'll need to let it settle in between.

Woah this painting deserves more than the 6 likes I see on it right now. Look at the style it's like a modern Norman Rockwell! Lots of narrative and interest and really well done. Check out Nick's work. #art #artshare #bskyart #artofbluesky #artsky #fineart #middleamerica #artist #painter

I'm excited because I submitted for the first time ever my artwork to a gallery for consideration. Up until this point I just been hobbyist but I finally found my artistic voice. #art #artgallery #bskyart #artsky #fineart #gilding #gold #business #figurative #paint #portraiture #artshare

Waiting on this first layer to dry but soon this little bumble will be complete on 24k gold leaf with a subtle honeycomb design in the background. #bumblebee #bee #art #fineart #gold #bskyart #artsky #painting #savethebees #gilding #nature #animalart

A little look at the sped up process of getting the next layer of paint on this image of lake Tahoe. #painting #paintingprocess #art #artreel #bsky #bskyart #artofbluesky #landscape #landscapeart #timelapse

This one started in lake Tahoe and I'm finishing it up in the studio this month. I'm happy to say this painting is already spoken for. See more at mercurialmuseart.com #painting #art #artsky #bskyart #tahoe #laketahoe #landscape #landscapeart #mountains #fineart #pleinart #traditionalart

Nature’s masterpiece, captured on canvas! This mountain landscape painting brings the serenity of the outdoors into your home. 💬 What’s your dream mountain getaway? #Art #MountainView #NatureOnCanvas #landscape #artgallery #ArtisticJourney #NatureInspired #ArtLovers #LandscapeArt #ArtDaily

Wow, very impressive in the details! Hey my friends, go check out his work. #artshare #art #painting

🐾 Splashing into happiness! This painting captures the pure joy of a dog at play in the waves. Perfect for dog lovers and art enthusiasts. 🌊 #DogArt #PetPortrait #BeachVibes #AnimalArt #Art #ArtCollectors #bskyart #art #painting #artshare #artofbsky #landscape #nature #fineart #traditionalart

🐾 Splashing into happiness! This painting captures the pure joy of a dog at play in the waves. Perfect for dog lovers and art enthusiasts. 🌊 #DogArt #PetPortrait #BeachVibes #AnimalArt #Art #ArtCollectors #bskyart #art #painting #artshare #artofbsky #landscape #nature #fineart #traditionalart

I'm thrilled to share the launch of my new website Mercurialmuseart.com You don’t need to be an expert to start—just begin. I began art with little experience and learned by doing.. Please take a look and drop me any feedback. #bskyart #art #painting #artshare #artofbsky #fineart #traditionalart

Ever wanted to ride a snail taxi? Me too! [ #watercolor #art #snail ]

The painting portion is complete. Once dry I will begin the gilding. Special thanks to @howardlyonart.bsky.social for the reference. #preraphaelite #oilpainting #art #painting #lovely #portrait #portraitart #painting #fineart #paintingpeople #oc #glow #artofbluesky #bskyart #traditionalart

A little while back I challenged myself to do a painting a day for a week because my normal painting usually took a month to complete. #fieldmouse #mouse #watercolor #art #artofbsky #Bskyart #cute #gouache #doodle #animalart #toocute #painting #feedcleanse #paint

Here is a quick bit of the nitty gritty behind the glamour of gilding! #art #artshowcase #gilding #artshare #preraphaelite #romantics #artshare #portrait #portraitart #painting

Ugh! Sometimes the worst can happen and I fail the artwork. Near the end of the burnishing process I made a stupid scratch deep across the panel. It takes a long time to get to this point on the panel so it's excruciating. Ideas how to hide this? #art #fail #wompwomp #gilding #painting #artshare

Crows are a common theme in my artwork because they are the embodiment of cleverness and mystery. Factor in of course their love of shiny things I had to add some real gemstones #corvid #crow #art #artsky #bskyart #Ravens #painting #gilding #artofbsky #feathers #rosequartz #frog #treefrog

Yes love the imagery of cutting the strings that bind us. John's painting is wonderful. Check out his other work. #art #artshare #figurative #puppet #bskyart #fineart #soulful #artofbsky #artsky

When I meet artists I ask them to show me their latest work and the work they're most proud of. This is my piece I'm most proud of. #landscape #landscapeart #mountains #NewZealand #Art #epic #bskyart #blueskytuesday #realism #stream #snow #🎨 #painting #traditionalart #fineart #waterfall #glacier

This painting was a test piece for a class I was going to teach. I loved all the colors from the original reference. #art #oilpainting #landscape #Texas #landscapeart #painting #creek #picnic #blueskyart #Bskyart #traditionalart #fineart #bluesky #sunset #🎨 #mercurialmuseart #realismart #realism