Strike Gold at The Art Store
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Gold. It’s been the symbol of wealth, light, and creative alchemy for centuries! From ancient manuscripts kissed with gold leaf to the radiant shimmer in Gustav Klimt’s iconic paintings. This week at The Art Store, we’re channeling that golden glow and inviting you to Strike Gold in your own studio!
Whether you're an experimental painter, a mixed media explorer, or a fine-art purist, metallics (especially gold) can completely transform your work. It’s not just about the shine. It’s about warmth. Light. Richness. Gold has presence. #Eleganza
Why Add Metallics to Your Practice?
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They Catch the Eye
Metallics reflect light differently than matte pigments. One stroke of gold can become the focal point of a composition - or create subtle highlights that only reveal themselves as the viewer moves. -
They Add Layers of Meaning
Gold can suggest luxury, divinity, memory, or magic. It’s a visual shortcut to symbolism - without saying a word. -
They Play Well With Others
Metallics blend beautifully with watercolor, acrylic, oil, and even dry media. Use them to elevate everyday sketches or make your finished work truly shine.
Studio Gold? YES! What’s In Store This Week:
To help you "go for the gold," we’re spotlighting some of our most brilliant metallic must-haves:
Handmade in Germany, these pans are pure magic. FINETEC golds come in a wide range—from pale champagne to deep Egyptian gold—and they're lightfast, shimmery, and buttery-smooth. Use them to letter, highlight, or wash your way to glory.
These iridescent acrylics are more than just sparkle - they’re packed with pigment and glide on like silk. Perfect for fabric, paper, canvas, wood, or anything that deserves a little glow-up.
The real deal. Whether you're gilding a canvas edge, embellishing sculpture, or adding a luxe touch to your journaling, this gold leaf brings Old-World opulence right into your hands.
A cult favorite for a reason. This wax-based metallic finish is the quickest way to turn anything into a golden treasure! Frames, ceramics, woodwork, you name it. A little goes a long way. And trust us, it’s addictively fun!
Quick Tips for Using Gold in Your Work
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Less is more... until it’s not. Try a single gold accent, or go for baroque! metallics let you build from minimalist to maximalist with ease!
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Try underpainting or layering. Gold beneath transparent colors can add a luminous glow and sublime dimensionality!
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Use contrast wisely. Metallics pop best when paired with matte, dark, or textured surfaces.
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Don’t forget your tools. Soft brushes, firm nibs, or even your fingers can give you different effects - especially with Rub n Buff or gold leaf!
So - Ready to Strike Gold?
Stop in this week to explore all things gold and metallic. Studio Society Members get exclusive deals, golden surprises, and first access to our Studio Classes!
Let this be the season you gild your edges, illuminate your ideas, and go for the gold! Literally!
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