Summer Solstice Sun

This artwork was created especially during the longest days of the summer Solstice.

The piece requires lengthy preparation. After technically drawing the sphere and the sun’s rays, it is burnished with a smooth agate stone to achieve a polished surface for a more reflective gold finish. The sun’s flares are embossed with fine line-work, then the gold size is added to which gold leaf adheres.

The background is infilled with natural earth red pigment to a super-matt finish, contrasting with the gold’s bright lustre.

Issued with this artwork is a Certificate of Authentication with description, which serves as provenance, as well as a receipt of value for insurance purposes.