Yesterday I showed you gold leafing on the back of my Stewart Stephenson challenge piece. I put that photo into Photoshop and made a “brush tool” out of the gold leaf bits. I then added that in several layers over the challenge piece photo so I could see what the gold leaf might look like on the front. The gold wouldn’t be in the exact same places or shapes but it would still have the same feel.
So what do you think? With or without? I’m not sure why the gold leaf photo is bigger – it’s from the same original photo. Weird.
Ruth Lane Art 
Difficult decision, but my choice would be WITH gold leaf as it seems to brighten the overall effect.
Thanks Cathy!
I like the addition of gold leaf, too.
Thanks Tonnie!
Love the gold.
Thanks Judy – the gold seems to be winning.
The golf leaf wins for me, it gives it greater dimension. Karen. Lovely work, and it is so good to try things out in photoshop before touching the real work. Karen
Thanks Karen – it is nice to be able to preview things before committing to something you aren’t sure about.
i like it with. It adds to the fabric–another colour, another element. Reminds me of molten gold dripping on a vertical surface. It adds heat and sizzles.
Thanks – it seems only my husband doesn’t like it 🙂
I’m afraid I like it with the gold too. It gives the piece more movement and interest (after comparing the two the original looks a bit monotone), would your husband like it more if it was in just a few discrete areas?
I’m pretty sure I’m going with the gold. My husband’s opinion is usually the exact opposite of mine so I don’t pay much heed to him 🙂 He’ll like the result no matter what I do.
With – it brightens the whole piece.
Thanks Judith!
With. The gold leaf lifts the piece and adds depth at the same time.
Thanks – hopefully, I will get this done today.