Gilding is a skill you can master - yes, YOU!
✨ New to gilding and worried it'll be difficult to start? Relax! Even if you've never touched gold leaf before, you'll be creating stunning results in no time. We’ll break it down step by step, and with the help of my course, you can learn everything at your own pace.
✨ Think gilding sounds too complex? I’ll share all the insider tips and tricks to help you conquer this dazzling art form with confidence.
✨ Worried you’re not "artistic" enough? Let me tell you a secret: while talent is nice, practice is the real game-changer. The more you practice, the better you’ll get.Â
The key is to not let fear hold you back. You could be on the brink of discovering a new passion.
Hi, I'm Julia!
I've been passionate about art from an early age, especially painting portraits and animals. After school, I pursued book studies, German studies, and art history at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Master’s in 2012, PhD in 2017).
During my studies, I focused on Johannes Gutenberg and the invention of book printing, particularly the fascinating transition from manuscripts to mass-produced books, where hand-painted details still made each copy unique.
In 2013, I began painting reproductions of Gutenberg Bible pages, combining my love for art with my academic background. Since then, I’ve worked as a freelance artist, specializing in illumination. Over time, I’ve received many questions about my techniques, and now, I’m excited to share my knowledge.
AT THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Create a Medieval-Style Initial with Gold Leaf
You'll have mastered the steps to sketch, paint, and decorate your own initial inspired by Gothic medieval manuscripts, complete with intricate patterns and vibrant colors.
Apply Historical
Gilding Techniques
You will learn how to craft your own gesso following a researched historical recipe, allowing you to achieve a beautiful, authentic gilding effect using gold leaf.
Understand the Art of Book Illumination
Beyond the technical skills, you’ll gain valuable insights into the rich history and techniques of medieval book illumination, bringing context and depth to your creative process.
COURSE CONTENT
The course has more than 9+ hours of learning and practicing. It also includes more than 40 videos. You can pause and replay the videos as much as you want. The course is suitable for everyone. It would be best to take the course in order, because it will start from the basics to lessons at a more advanced level.Â
Practice makes perfect!
IN MY COURSE YOU WILL LEARNÂ
How to Paint and Gild Your Own Medieval Initial
You’ll discover how to design and paint a stunning Gothic-style initial, and then enhance it with gold leaf to create a striking, historically inspired artwork.
The Art of Making Your Own Gesso for Gilding
I’ll teach you a special, researched recipe for crafting gesso, essential for achieving a brilliant and authentic gilding effect that shines just like in medieval manuscripts.
Techniques for Adding Depth and Dimension with Color
You will start by sketching a basic leaf tendril pattern and learn how to give it three-dimensionality using just three colors, mastering the principles of shading and form.
The History and Techniques of Medieval Book Illumination
Along the way, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the art and history of book illumination, deepening your appreciation for the techniques you’ll be learning and applying.
COURSE STRUCTURE
My painting course will elevate your artistic skills! What's better than improving yourself while having fun? Plus, you will achieve beautiful results in no time.
Let me tell you more about my methodology and the platform structure.Â
All videos are in FULL HD and you can adjust the speed, audio and quality.
You can follow each step as I show it to you, and you can comment and compare with other students under each video or in the group so you can resolve any doubts you have and learn new tricks!Â
The course is designed to be as practical as possible, even teaching you the basics of color and how to use the tools. You can review the lessons as many times as you want, where you want, and when you want!
Doesn't that sound amazing?
INCLUDED IN MY COURSE:
Fundamentals & Materials
We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what makes you a true artist is practice... Lots of practice! You'll find lots of exercises to get started with and from which to get inspiration. I will show you some tricks that will make your drawings truly unique and masterpieces.Â
Lifetime Access
Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day!Â
Flexibility
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!
Community of artists
As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love art the same way you do!
My daily support
On this journey, you will never be alone! You can write to me and you will receive my feedback as soon as possible, so you will always feel supported. Sometimes, approaching new drawing techniques is not easy. You may feel that you are not enough, but don't worry: I will be there to help you, step by step!
BONUSES:
Extra content that you will get for free with the course
Full List of Material to Master GildingÂ
Gain access to a detailed list of all the essential materials and tools you'll need to become proficient in the art of gilding, from gold leaf to specialized brushes
VALUE: $47 FREE
PDF with Full
Alphabet to Trace
Download a complete alphabet template in PDF format, designed for tracing and refining your skills in creating intricate gilded letters
VALUE: $47 FREE
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The Art of Medieval initials
 The two options only differ in how you want to pay!
The first option is a one time fee and the second is a monthly option with four installments. The price displayed below is in dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency.
In both cases, you will have immediate access to the course!
Start learning today! :)Â
My Guarantee to Every Student
If you are not satisfied with the courses for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 30 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
