Art by Medium: Gesso

The Evangelist Mathew after a Russian Icon. School of Moscow, 15th century. Egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso, over a wooden board. Dimensions: (H) 52 x (W) 36 x (D) 3 cm. Saint Matthew, the Evangelist, is represented at his own desk, a true artisan laboratory. THE THECHNIQUE This is how the artist sums up the technique used by him to create the icon: “The aim of these steps is to create a durable painting. The icon is eternal. The first step is to choose a support, traditionally made of wood, from the center of the trunk to avoid warping it. For this purpose, two hardwood bolts were often used on the back to give the picture panel additional stability. Often a frame is milled out. Then the image carrier is sanded smooth and now 12 or 14 thin layers of gesso are applied and sanded smooth as well. Then the preliminary drawing is applied and the drawing board is prepared with a special preparation called bolus. This bolus can be polished to a high gloss. Afterwards, the gold leaf is "shot" with special brushes. It dries up within a few hours and can now be polished with an agate. Gold leaf is real 24 carat gold . Now does the actual process of painting begin. Egg tempera is made fresh from egg yolk, water and a little vinegar. This is used to prepare the color pigments. Tempera painting is done in numerous layers from dark to light. When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST Oliver Samsinger...

Purple Misty Alliums marks Shizico Yi’s joyful return to painting en plein air after a long, cold winter and an unusually hot, restless spring. At last, the weather softened—welcomin...

A very fine Italian oil on canvas titled "The Solo Violinist" by Luigi Da Rios (Italian, 1844-1892), depicting an interior 18th century room scene of a single violinist player; withi...

Title: Abundance Garden of Delight Nature Figurative Colorful Invest Exclusive Free "Absolutely thrilled with the original, authentic and free style of Karnish's work! It transpor...

Title: The Beautiful Play Abstract Expression Flow Color Bold Statement Joy Painting Pop In this vibrant cascade of color, I've unleashed my passion for nature's undiluted energy a...

Title: Comradery Painting Figurative Maximalism Contemporary Floral Hope Dream Invest In this one-of-a-kind abstract impressionism artwork by Karnish, the delight of closeness. , con...

Artist Len Klikunas paints to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His art is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and sculpture. It employs shiz...

Title: You are my Autumn and my Spring Large artwork Painting Bold Abstract Nature Seasons Transformation Maximalism Warm Investment In this painting, I connected to that which cha...

This Set of 2, work on paper, named Le Bleu are a part of Jardin d'Hiver Series by award winning British artist Shizico Yi. She created the series in her winter studio while longing...

Band on the Bridge - Part of London Collection by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield Art measures 24 x 18 inches Frame measure 29 x 23 inches Angela Wakefield has twice...

This piece titled "Lamia" is an original piece by Andrew McIntosh and is made from oil on tradtional gesso panel. This piece measures 16.5”h x 12.75” f...

Serenity at Dawn - a beautiful misty morning at a River in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist, Spencer Coleman. Unique Vintage Original, Oil on Canvas, Signed. A...

Exclusive piece made for the exhibition at Rish Lab, Brussels. Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recogniz...

Large Landscape Painting of the Hudson River, New York State, USA by British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 48 x 36 inches Wakefield's work is a unique blend ...

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage and paint, Kuttner is able to find personal expression in the clear colors and contrasting soft textures he creates. This artwork is part of Kuttner's "Cut-Out" series where the artist uses a process, not unlike that of Matisse late in his career. The economy of design and the utilitarian simplicity therein allow for the creation of simple, archetypal pieces. This one-of-a-kind mixed media painting measures 24 inches square. It is wired and ready to hang. It is signed by the artist on the back and initialed on the front. The sides of this artwork are painted and it does not require framing. Convenient local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and international shipping are available. This artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery. Kuttner’s artworks have been featured in Architectural Digest Magazine as well as in popular films and television shows including Two and a Half Men, Californication, and Nashville. Presently, Kuttner’s work is on display in a large number of private, royal, museum, and corporate collections worldwide. Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Kuttner's original artworks since 2021. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a well-curated selection of original artworks representing a broad spectrum of major international artists. Artplex Gallery is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2024 Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2023 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2022 “Outlook of Entity”, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Affordable Art Fair New York, NY Winter Salon, Chicago Art Source Gallery, Chicago, IL 2021 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Studio E Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2020 Grace Renee Gallery, Cave Creek, AZ 2018 McVarish Gallery, Portland, OR Chicago Art Source Gallery, Chicago, IL 2017 Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg, PA Ormond Art Museum, Ormond Beach, FL Kelsey Michaels...

Constant Gardener belongs to two of Shizico Yi’s long-term projects: Constant Gardener and Memory Landscape Series, both initiated in 2015. Across these bodies of work, Yi explores t...

Exclusive piece made for the exhibition at Rish Lab, Brussels. Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recogniz...

Exclusive piece made for the exhibition at Rish Lab, Brussels. Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recogniz...

Giorgio Petracci (born in 1974, Fermo, Italy) is an artist based in Paris, whose work is deeply inspired by the seaside landscapes of his childhood and the personal experiences that ...

Charming, early 19th century, hand carved, gessoed, and 22-karat gold gilded, polychrome wall plaques featuring nature spirits surrounded by foliate wreaths. Each with wonderful, mis...

Title: The Fire Within Movement Flow Energy Red Warm Striking Painting Fire Passion Burnt Orange In this piece, I've swirled together the fiery hues of acrylic and oil to capture a...

Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recognized figure in the art world, developing a personal artistic langu...

Title: Sweet Patch of Joy Sweet Patch of Joy - Painting Floral Delight Impressionism Maximalism Unique Joy One-of-a-kind In creating this piece, I poured my heart into vibrant bloo...

This is an one-off Artist's Proof of One of One, 80% of the painting is hand painted by the artist Shizico Yi on Giclee made with premium aluminium. Highly Collectable at an attract...

Title: Pot of Gold Painting Floral Bouquet Gold Fine art Investment Colorful Flowers Contemporary This acrylic painting bursts with vibrant colors, capturing the wild, untamed ener...

Davidoff is influenced by her close connection to nature and by what she calls, “the spirit of investigation and observation of the natural world.” Her work explores themes of struct...

Title: Interconnected Dance Abstract Masculine Contemporary Grey Red Yellow Blue Detail Texture Bold Colors Modern This series expresses our unity and our interconnectedness. We ar...

Miniature Mantelpiece Art - Original Abstract Landscape with Yellow Pink & Green by leading British Urban Artist Angela Wakefield. Part of the "mantelpiece series" of miniatures....

Primary Colour Series- Red is Shizico Yi's on going project, inspired by Japanese woodblock Print and the a nod to calligraphy tradition. The series is a continuation of her "Sunlit ...

Title: Stardust Painting Maximalism Abstract Bold Colorful Contemporary Cubism In this artwork, the unity and bond of similarity and our uniqueness, is expressed through an abund...

Miniature Original Painting of Skaters at Central Park New York City in Sunshine by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 6.5 x 5 inches Unframed - Acrylic o...

➡️Still Life from J Robert⬅️ 🟢Jacques Robert (1921–1997) was a French writer, journalist, and screenwriter. Born on June 27, 1921, in Lyon, France, he began his career in journalis...

To Shizico Yi a triptych is a visual prayers; it embodies a meditative journeylike the form of meditation. The repetition of motifs within the triptych serves as a method to revisit...

Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...

This is one of the most loved and iconic paintings of Shizico Yi to date. Having a Cigarette Among Yellow and Green is one of the most loved and recognisable pai...

Title: Allure of Abundance Painting Animal Dogs Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Energy Great-Dane Nature Blue This painting forms part of an artwork series called BLUE. I ...

Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...

Exclusive piece made for the exhibition at Rish Lab, Brussels. Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recogniz...

Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of contemporary art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact fr...

Title: Guardians of Grace Painting Abstract Contemporary Unique Bold Small-scale Warm Small-scale This work is part of a series. It is part of my story... It portrays my truth, abu...

Exclusive piece made for the exhibition at Rish Lab, Brussels. Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recogniz...

Icilio Federico Joni. Italian ( b.1866 - d.1946 ). Painted Gesso, Gilt & Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding In The Sienese Biccherna Aesthetic. Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm ). Frame size 16 inches x 13 inches ( 40.5cm x 33cm ). Available for sale; this painted gesso and gilt “tavolette” wooden book cover in the Biccherna aesthetic is by Icilio Federico Joni. The book cover is mounted and supplied in a contemporary black Tulip Wood frame (which is shown in these photographs) which is glazed with non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass. The wooden book cover is curved and float mounted giving a wonderful 3D depth to its presentation. The gesso and painted surfaces have benefitted from professional restoration which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. This antique book cover is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. The frame presentation is new and in excellent condition. Combined, it wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The story of these panels and of their artist is fascinating, and begins in 13th century Siena: The Biccherna was the person who held the position of Magistrate of Chancellery of Finance from the 13th to the 14th century for the republic and the city of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The records of that office were very important because Siena was one of the earliest and most significant banking centres in Italy, and indeed in Europe. It became the fashion to keep banking and taxation records of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and leather. In the competition to make these ever more prestigious the bindings and panels on the front and rear of the books were painted by the major artists of the day, such as Giovanni di Paolo. Many of these mainly secular covers are displayed in the Archives of the State of Siena located in the Palazzo Piccolmini. The Gothic Revival of the 19th century occurred partly as a reaction against the progress of industrialisation in Europe generally. It was however greatly affected by the unification of Italy in the second half of the 19th century. This led to the closure and downsizing of many religious institutions, which resulted in the dispersal of thousands of works of art dating from the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Many aristocratic and bourgeois families struggled to pay debts or simply to make ends meet and so they sold off their private collections and family heirlooms. There was then an influx of goods into the antiques market which provided a great deal of work for Italy’s restorers and craftsmen, since many of these pieces were in need of cleaning, repair and, in keeping with the interventionist tastes of the times, radical restoration, before they could be sold on, often to foreign buyers. These early Italian works became so fashionable that demand soon outstripped supply. This in turn gave rise to a new type of artist-craftsman capable of turning out from scratch increasingly convincing reproductions, imitations and out-and-out fakes. Siena naturally became the epicentre of this thriving cottage industry because of the extraordinary continuity there in traditional craft skills. This technical expertise had been handed down from generation to generation, and it was perhaps inevitable that a number of artists with real talent, the flair of commerce and a genuine love and understanding of antique Sienese art should adapt their skills to these new market conditions. Among these artists were Igino Gottardi, Alceo Dossena, Fulvio Corsini, Umberto Giunti...

Title: Guardians of Movement Maximalism Abstract Bold Contemporary Figurative Unique Small-scale This work is part of a series. It is part of my story... It portrays my truth, ab...

Title: The Bridge Builder Abstract Colorful Original Authentic Striking Invest Joy Love Figurative Beauty This series expresses the road to freedom and liberation, with Karnish's u...

Title: New Beginnings Painting, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Contemporary, Invest, Artwork, Original, One-of-a-kind, Authentic This original piece is a vibrant tapestry of life's co...

Miniature Abstract Landscape Sky Painting with Reds, Purples & Blues of Pendle Hill in the Northern English Countryside by leading British Urban Artist Angela Wakefield. Art measure...

Exclusive piece made for the exhibition at Rish Lab, Brussels. Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recogniz...

Exclusive piece made for the exhibition at Rish Lab, Brussels. Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recogniz...

Wild Pink & White Flowers with a Bee in an English Country Garden - Colourful Unique Original Painting by leading British Landscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 16 x 2...

Title: The Movement of Blue Blue Painting Abstract Contemporary Striking Statement Original Playful Color one-of-a-kind Authentic Invest The Movement of Blues is a large abstract e...

20th Century Painting of a River Landscape Winter Snow Scene with Gypsy Caravans, by Roger Charles Desoutter. A unique original oil painting. S...

Title: Stargazer Powerful Striking Galaxy Contemporary Abstract Blue White Investment Stars Tree of life Stargazing. To let yourself be transported to the expanse of the universe....

Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and original uses of media. Through a combination of paint ...

Title: Neptune Stormy Ocean Abstract Blue Sea Nature Invigorating Painting Art Energy In this painting, I've channeled the tempestuous power of the ocean's depths. While I creat...

Title: Renewal and Revival Painting Diptych (Two seperate panels) Abstract Contemporary Bold Blue Green Invest Unique Flora The two panels align perfectly and can be displayed righ...

Munroe, who is formally trained as a printmaker, creates sublime paintings with imagery inspired by archetypal forms of the circle and the square. Employing tools and processes from ...

Title: Symbol of Strength Painting Abstract Figurative Nature Rhino Africa Bold Showstopper Investment Extra-Large Africa Crowns In this piece, I poured my passion for wildlife, na...

Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...

Title: My African Dream - Contemplation Portrait Painting Contemplation Africa Bold Flow Dream Striking Investment Color Gold Abstract portrait in Acrylics and Oil sealed with high ...