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24 Karat Collection
Erin Hanson's "24 Karat Collection" features oil paintings that were created over 24kt gold leaf that was applied directly to the underpainting. The gold leaf peeks through the brush strokes, creating a subtle effect of reflected light within the painting. These rare pieces have been avidly collected with fans eagerly awaiting any new additions to the series. Erin Hanson was first inspired to incorporate gold leaf into her paintings by artist Gustav Klimt, and she has since experimented with a variety of subject matter painted over gold leaf, including sunflowers, autumn colors, and Western landscapes.
Erin Hanson's "24 Karat Collection" features oil paintings that were created over 24kt gold leaf that was applied directly to the underpainting. The gold leaf peeks through the brush strokes, creating a subtle effect of reflected light within the painting. These rare pieces have been avidly collected with fans eagerly awaiting any new additions to the series. Erin Hanson was first inspired to incorporate gold leaf into her paintings by artist Gustav Klimt, and she has since experimented with a variety of subject matter painted over gold leaf, including sunflowers, autumn colors, and Western landscapes.
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Large sunflower blooms blossom with color across this large, impressionistic painting. The lively, impasto brush strokes add excitement and motion to the piece. This painting is unique in that the oil paint was applied over squares of 24 karat gold leaf. This adds a subtle gleam of warm color to the painting. You can see the gold leaf sparkle and catch the light when you view the painting from different angles. "Sunflower Gold" is an original oil painting done on stretched canvas. The piece arrives framed in a classic floater frame finished in 23kt gold leaf. This piece will be exhibited in <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/SunflowerShow">The Sunflower Show</a>, at The Erin Hanson Gallery in McMinnville, on June 25, 2022. <b>About Sunflower Paintings</b> Sunflower paintings rank as one of the most recognizable icons of impressionism, right along with water lilies, haystacks, and starry nights. Their bright, expressive blooms can be painted while still growing in the orchards or cut in vases. Their long, layered petals are either as bright as the summer sun or drooping with expressive melancholy. Even the empty heads, with perhaps a few curled petals still clinging to the edges, are a beautiful subject to paint. Erin Hanson's collection of <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?search=sunflower">sunflower paintings</a> is a celebration of impressionism, a nod to van Gogh, and a commemoration of this poignant flower.

Sunflower Gold

48 x 48 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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A single sunflower bloom glints in the sun, the 24kt gold leaf application on the underpainting adding a subtle gleam to the painting. The lush, impressionistic brush strokes add dimension and character to the piece. "Sunflower Bloom" is an original oil painting done on linen and 24kt gold leaf. The painting arrives framed in a custom-made, gold plein air frame, ready to hang.

Sunflower Bloom

12 x 12 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Textured Replicas from $600

Prints from $190
Bold hues of red and yellow capture a vase of sunflower blooms. The original oil painting was painted directly onto 24kt gold leaf, and the gold leaf catches the light and glows with subtle, warm light. The impressionistic paint strokes are thick and painterly, drawing you into the painting with compelling rhythms of texture and color. "Blooming Gold" will be exhibited in <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/SunflowerShow">The Sunflower Show</a>, in June 2022. This painting was created on linen board, and the piece arrives framed in a custom-made, gold plein air frame. <b>About Sunflower Paintings</b> Sunflower paintings rank as one of the most recognizable icons of impressionism, right along with water lilies, haystacks, and starry nights. Their bright, expressive blooms can be painted while still growing in the orchards or cut in vases. Their long, layered petals are either as bright as the summer sun or drooping with expressive melancholy. Even the empty heads, with perhaps a few curled petals still clinging to the edges, are a beautiful subject to paint. Erin Hanson's collection of <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?search=sunflower">sunflower paintings</a> is a celebration of impressionism, a nod to van Gogh, and a commemoration of this poignant flower.

Blooming Gold

20 x 24 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Textured Replicas from $1,200

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Aspen trees are alive with light and color in this original oil painting. Landscapes like this are best portrayed in a loose, impressionistic brush stroke, the painterly strokes almost careless in their freedom and beauty. The painting exudes joy in the essence of color. This painting was created over 24 karat gold leaf, applied directly to the canvas as an "underpainting." The thin sheets of genuine gold gleam with subtle light from between the brush strokes, catching the eye and making the painting seem to glow from within. This style of painting is almost a Gustav Klimt meets Van Gogh. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Blog?p=behind-the-art-woods-of-gold-by-erin-hanson">Read more about this painting here!</a>

Woods of Gold

24 x 30 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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This painting captures the grandeur and wide expanse of Zion National Park in southern Utah. The loose, painterly brush strokes are alive with texture, creating a three-dimensional rhythm of color upon the canvas. This oil painting was done on a canvas gilded in 24kt gold leaf. The gold leaf shines through sections of the painting, creating an additional glow of light within the piece. The painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges of the canvas. The work has been framed in a carved gold open impressionist frame. This painting was exhibited in the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery, June 16th, 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings. This painting was exhibited in <i><a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/ErinHansonAmericanVistas/" target="_blank">Erin Hanson: American Vistas</i></a> at the Nancy Cawdrey Studios and Gallery in Whitefish, Montana, 2019.

Zion Trail

48 x 60 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
I started hiking down into the Grand Canyon one early morning, 2 hours before dawn. The trailhead began way back from the main canyon, a few miles' hike from the first uninterrupted view where you could see the wide expanse of the canyon. As I hiked along with my two brothers, large packs on our backs, I watched the sky slowly lighten above us. Eventually, we no longer needed our headlamps, and I could make out the dim shape of the steep cliff beside us. As the hour of daybreak approached nearer, I started jogging anxiously forward, hoping to catch that magical moment of dawn hitting the Grand Canyon. The trail kept switching back and forth behind a large outcropping in the cliff, and I could not get a full view of the canyon. In the distance, I could see the sun starting to hit the first tips of the distant peaks. I urged my brothers forward, trotting forward at a near gallop now, and when the trail finally led me around the final switchback and out into an unimpeded view of the canyon, I skidded to a stop. This is the vision I saw: an ancient manzanita tree catching the bright rays of the sun, mere minutes after daybreak, with the wide expanse of the canyon as the backdrop. In my painting can see the sunlight striking the top of the boulder next to the trail -- five minutes later and the entire trail was bathed in warm light. Five minutes after that, and the Grand Canyon itself was fully lit from top to bottom, and the dramatic and mystical period of dawn had passed. The colors changed rapidly from brilliant gold and purple to a dull orange and brown. I was so happy I had made it to this spot in the trail in time, and I took about a hundred photos during those subsequent minutes, recording the sun slowly descending down the canyon walls. This painting captures the moment of first light I experienced as I came around that final bend in the Grand Canyon. This painting was done over a unique underpainting: where the sunlight is hitting the mountains and tree, I applied 24kt gold leaf beneath the oil paint. The effect is subtle, but at the right angle you can see a little glimmer of gold peeking through the brushstrokes. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. It has been framed in a gilded and hand-carved floater frame. This painting will be shown in the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery, June 16th, 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Golden Dawn

40 x 50 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $240

 
Kyoto, Japan, is a beautiful place to experience the Japanese maples changing color. In this painting I wanted to capture the amazing range of color you see in the temple gardens, from green and yellow to purple and red. There is such a sense of grace in the branches of these ancient maples, as well as a peaceful sense of motion with the gentle winds in the leaves. This oil painting was created over a layer of 24kt gold leaf, and small flecks of gold reflect the light when the painting is viewed at the right angle. This painting was created on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The painting arrives framed in a 23kt gold leaf floater frame, wired and ready to hang.

Movement of Maples

50 x 36 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $265

 
Zion National Park is one of the most beautiful places in southern Utah. This painting captures the dawn rising over the Court of the Patriarchs with thick paint and loose, impressionistic brush strokes. This is a unique painting done over 24kt gold leaf, so you can see the glimmer of gold peeking through behind the brush strokes. This painting was done on 3/4" stretched canvas. It has been framed in a hand-carved gold impressionist frame. This painting will be shown in the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery, June 16th, 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Zion in Gold

24 x 36 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $290

 
Idyllic rolling hills and gregarious oaks are captured in vivid color and loose, impressionistic brush strokes. This painting was created over squares of 24kt gold leaf, which sparkles through the brush strokes and glimmers in the light. This painting was created on 3/4" canvas, and it has been framed in a gold plein-air frame. It arrives wired and ready to hang.

Trails of Gold

20 x 24 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
This is the first painting in the Orange Series, a special collection I am creating for <i>The Orange Show</i>, which will be hanging in my gallery during the month of October. This series will be concentrating on the nuances and subtle beauties of the color orange. I will be playing with new color combinations and effects of light. This painting is available for purchase now, but it will be shipped at the end of October. This painting, Gilded Path, is a special piece in that it has 24kt gold leaf applied to the underpainting. The gold leaf peeks through the brush strokes in a subtle manner, catching the light when you look at the painting at different angles. In the photographs above, you can see how the painting changes when viewed from different angles. This painting has been framed in an Open Impressionist frame. These frames are one-of-a-kind, hand carved in the US and hand-gilded with 23kt gold leaf. The Open Impressionsist frame is a beautiful blend of classic American impressionist frames and contemporary "floater frames," just as my style is a unique blend of the classic and contemporary. The frame is designed to stand away from the edge of the canvas, leaving a 1/4" gap around the painting, which allows you to experience every brush stroke on the canvas. This "open" style of framing gives the painting room to expand and fill the eye, without losing any of the vivid color or delicate motion of the brush strokes.

Gilded Path

24 x 36 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $275

 
Lush brush strokes and vivid color capture the beauty of changing light filtering through oak trees, in this modern impressionist painting. The stained glass effect is highlighted by glints of genuine, 24kt gold leaf behind the paint strokes. The gold leaf catches and reflects the light, giving a beautiful gleam to the painting. This painting has been framed in an Open Impressionist frame. These frames are one-of-a-kind, hand carved in the US and hand gilded with 23kt gold leaf. The clay beneath the gold leaf is colored to complement the underpainting color in this oil painting. The Open Impressionsist frame is a beautiful blend of classic American impressionist frames and contemporary "floater frames," just as Hanson's style is a unique blend of the classic and contemporary. The frame is designed to stand away from the edge of the canvas, leaving a 1/4" gap around the painting, which allows you to experience every brush stroke on the canvas. This "open" style of framing gives the painting room to expand and fill the eye, without losing any of the vivid color or delicate motion of the brush strokes. A photograph of "Gilded Arbor" in its frame will be available soon.

Gilded Arbor

20 x 24 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
Hiking in Cedar Breaks National Park inspired this painting of October-hued cottonwoods. A peaceful and secluded breakfast by the side of this quiet brook allowed a restful moment of contemplation and awe for the stunning surroundings. This painting was created over 24 karat gold leaf, applied directly to the canvas as an "underpainting." The thin sheets of genuine gold gleam with subtle light from between the brush strokes, catching the eye and making the painting seem to glow from within. Like all the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=24_Karat_Collection">24 Karat Collection</a> paintings, this piece was painted on 3/4" canvas and arrives framed in a classic gilded frame, ready to hang. Exhibited: St George Art Museum, Utah, in a solo exhibition celebrating the National Park's centennial: <i><a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/ErinHansonMuseumShow2016" target="_blank">Erin Hanson's Painted Parks</a></i>, 2016.

Utah in Gold

40 x 30 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 

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Inspired by a hike through southern Utah, this painting captures the low, overhanging branches of the gnarled cottonwoods. In early autumn, the cottonwoods had mostly dropped their leaves, and the red dirt path was covered in coin-shaped golden drops of color. The day had been drenched in rain, saturating all the colors and covering the canyon floor with a fresh bed of leaves. This painting was created over 24 karat gold leaf, applied directly to the canvas as an "underpainting." The thin sheets of genuine gold gleam with subtle light from between the brush strokes, catching the eye and making the painting seem to glow from within. Like all the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=24_Karat_Collection">24 Karat Collection</a> paintings, this piece was painted on 3/4" canvas and arrives framed in a classic gilded frame, ready to hang.

Cottonwood Path

30 x 40 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $250

 
This painting was inspired by October explorations in Colorado, seeking out the brilliant color changes of the aspens and cottonwoods. The brush strokes are thick and impressionistic, creating a mosaic of color and texture across the canvas. This painting was created over 24 karat gold leaf, applied directly to the canvas as an "underpainting." The thin sheets of genuine gold gleam with subtle light from between the brush strokes, catching the eye and making the painting seem to glow from within. This style of painting is almost a Gustav Klimt meets Van Gogh. Like all the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=24_Karat_Collection">24 Karat Collection</a> paintings, this piece was painted on 3/4" canvas and arrives framed in a classic gilded frame, ready to hang. Please <a href"https://www.erinhanson.com/Contact"> contact the artist</a> for more pictures and video of the finished piece. Exhibited: St George Art Museum, Utah, in a solo exhibition celebrating the National Park's centennial: <i><a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/ErinHansonMuseumShow2016" target="_blank">Erin Hanson's Painted Parks</a></i>, 2016.

Autumn Gold

36 x 48 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
The California desert is captured here in vivid color and energetic brush strokes.The warm hues of the desert floor are contrasted with a cool morning sky, while the impressionist movement of the paint strokes capture the fleeting experience of the outdoors. This oil painting was created over 24 karat gold leaf, so that glints of gold glimmer through the paint at certain angles. You can see this effect in the second photograph above. This painting was created on 3/4" canvas. It has been framed in a wide plein air frame and arrives ready to hang.

Borrego Gold

36 x 48 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
Hiking along the white sand beaches of Puerto Rico in early morning inspired this painting of tropical paradise. The thick brush strokes of the oil paint lend a feeling of spontaneity and light to the painting. The painting was done over 24 karat gold leaf, which sparkles and gleams beneath the paint. This painting has been framed in a beautiful, museum-quality frame and will arrive ready to hang. The second photograph above shows how the painting looks hanging in gallery spot lighting.

Puerto Rico

24 x 20 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
This original oil painting captures a burst of color in the form of wild thistles among the summer grasses. The impressionistic brush strokes are thickly applied with a brush, creating a sense of excitement and motion between the wildflowers. The colors are stunning and yet subtle, blending beautifully together. This painting was created over 24 karat gold leaf, applied directly to the canvas as an "underpainting." The thin sheets of gold gleam with subtle lights from between the brush strokes, catching the light and making the painting seem to glow from within. This style of painting was inspired by Gustav Klimt's fascinating use of gold leaf in his figurative works. Like all the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=24_Karat_Collection">24 Karat Collection</a> paintings, this piece is painted on 3/4" canvas and arrives framed in a classic gilded frame, ready to hang. Please <a href"https://www.erinhanson.com/Contact"> contact the artist</a> for more pictures and video of the finished piece.

Thistle Grove

36 x 48 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
A dreamy morning in Cedar Breaks National Park, a few hours after daybreak, found the artist lounging alongside this creekbed, eating crackers and cheese. The aspens were drenched in color, almost electric with orange and yellow, a striking contrast against the curves of slough grasses below and the distant layers of blue mountains beyond. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner, and bringing the oil painting to life like never before. This 2"-gallery depth painting comes framed in a custom-made floater frame that was hand plated in 24 karat gold leaf.

Autumn in Gold

72 x 72 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
Mustard wildflowers blanket these California hills in cadmium yellow light, glimmering like gold in the afternoon sun. This contemporary impressionist oil painting brings the movement of the outdoors to life with loose brush strokes and minimalist palette. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner, and bringing the oil painting to life like never before. The painting was created on 3/4" canvas and comes framed in a gilded, 6"-deep, museum-quality frame. The second photograph above shows the painting under gallery lighting in the frame that is included with this piece.

California Gold

30 x 40 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
This painting was inspired by a November, snow-dusted backpacking trip in the eastern Sierras. As the last rays of sun closed over the landscape, the wintered birch trees turned the color of crystal flame. We camped that night between the pines and granite boulders on the canyon floor. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner, and bringing the oil painting to life like never before. The painting was created on 3/4" canvas and comes framed in a gilded, 5"-deep, museum-quality frame. The second photograph above shows the painting under gallery lighting in the frame that is included with this piece.

Colors of Sierra

30 x 40 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $250

 
Crystal light filters through the oaks and grasses, splintering into a magnificent array of color. The texture of the oil paint jumps from the surface of the canvas, creating motion and depth within the painting. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner. The painting was created on 3/4" canvas and comes framed a 6" polished wooden frame. Additional photos are available upon request.

Crystal Blooms

48 x 72 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
A graceful cypress tree stands tall above the red and purple ocean rocks of Monterey. The brush strokes are loose and impressionistic, creating a vivid mosaic of color and texture, bringing the abstract into the realm of landscape painting. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner, and bringing the oil painting to life like never before. The painting was created on 3/4" canvas and comes framed in a gilded, 6"-deep, museum-quality frame. Additional photos are available upon request.

Monterey Light

48 x 36 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
Red wildflowers bloom in colorful abandon in these spring-green hills of central California. The distant hills create layers of texture and color. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner, and bringing the oil painting to life like never before. The painting was created on 3/4" canvas and comes framed in a gilded, 5"-deep, museum-quality frame. Additional photos are available upon request.

Hills of Heather

20 x 24 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $225

 
Winding colors weave through this painting of California wine country. The mosaic colors combine to form a painting filled with texture and a stained-glass-like effect. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner.

The Road

16 x 20 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
Exploring the Cascades during summer, when most of the snow has melted and the ground is covered with thick green grass, provided the inspiration for this painting. The bold brush strokes and vivid color palette transport you to the beauty of Oregon in a heartbeat. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner, and bringing the oil painting to life like never before. The painting was created on 3/4" canvas and comes framed in a gilded, 6"-deep, museum-quality frame. Additional photos are available upon request.

Cascade of Light

30 x 40 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
A burst of orange and yellow sky sparkles with light and motion. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner, and bringing the oil painting to life like never before.

Sunset Burst

36 x 48 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
Waves of golden summer grasses layer this painting of a Northwestern landscape. The brilliant sky is filled with movement, life and color. This original oil painting was created over an application of 24 karat gold leaf. The genuine gold glints through the layers of oil paint, catching the light in a subtle and surprising manner, and bringing the oil painting to life like never before. The painting was created on 3/4" canvas and comes framed in a gilded, 6"-deep, museum-quality frame. Additional photos are available upon request.

Waves of Gold

20 x 24 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $225

 

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