I find the work of Alexander Gorlizki inspiring. His process is also interesting as he works with Riyaz Uddin, a master miniaturist painter and his studio in Jaipur. More information and images can be seen here
Uncommon Object
2008
opaque water colour and gold on paper
8 x 13 inches
Renaissance Monkey 2007
Stone-ground,water based and gold pigment on paper
painted by Alexander Gorlizki and Riyaz Uddin
image from here
Smoked Fish
2007
opaque watercolor and gold on paper