Kim Il Tae is the first and only artist in the world to have found a unique way to paint using mixture of oil and 24-carat gold, the purest form of gold available, on canvas. His works are inspired by an eastern oriental philosophy, and in combination with timeless clarity of gold is something that is rare and uncommon in the fine art scene. His rise to success is not without struggles. As it is, melted gold is impossible to be painted on canvas as it will peel right off. It took him almost 7 years to perfect the optimal mixture of gold, natural oil, and a glue of his own that made it possible for him to paint without a crack or change in color. With his success, he now holds a monopoly in his form of art.