Artist Secrets - series 2 - episode 1
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How do artists paint convincing surfaces?
Allura is pleased to publish the first episode in the second series of Artist Secrets.
Episode one - Acrylic Textures begins with a conversation between Maltese artist Bob Cardona and host Laura Swale, in which Bob talks about his artistic style, subject-matter and choice of painting media.
Host Laura Swale and artist Bob Cardona
This is followed by a painting demonstration in which the Gozo-based artist shares his tips and tricks for achieving a variety of surface textures using acrylic paints, as he applies them to the rendering of sky, water, metal and rock.
Artist Bob Cardona during the filming of his episode
Bob typically paints in a realistic manner, but interprets his subjects in a vivid and painterly way. In this particular piece, Bob uses both opaque and transparent applications of acrylic paints, using a range of techniques, including drybrush, washes and layering. Bob uses Van Gogh acrylic paints by Royal Talens.
Bob Cardona uses Van Gogh acrylic paints
In the eight upcoming episodes, series two will also cover watercolour, oil, water-based oil and gouache, and techniques including glazing, impasto, wet-on-wet, collage and image transfer.
Bob Cardona painting during the filming of Artist Secrets
SPOILER ALERT!
The result of the painting session in episode one is a nostalgic coastal scene in Bob’s vibrant signature style. His piece Swim Ladder is currently available in the Bob Cardona collection of Allura Art. However, if you don’t want to spoil the big reveal, we suggest that you first watch it being painted in Bob’s episode.
Bob Cardona during filming
A big thank you to Bob Cardona
We would like to thank Bob for taking part in Artist Secrets. Not only was he a natural in front of the camera, he painted with great confidence under the pressure of time. He also brought a sense of fun to the proceedings, which made for an easy and enjoyable shoot all round.
Paintings by Bob Cardona and other local artists are available at the Allura Art gallery.
To find out more about Bob and to view his portfolio, visit Bob Cardona’s profile on Allura Art.
Bob Cardona and Laura Swale with one his earlier paintings
The artists
Who are the other artists featured in series two?
The other eight artists in series two are Allura Art artists Kevin Sciberras, Natasha Dadush, Marianne Ogden, Jo Dounis, Vania Goshe, Andrew Smith and Christine Porter Lofaro. The series also features student artist Ylenia Schembri, two-time winner of the Sovereign Student Art Prize for Malta and Gozo.
Episodes 2 to 9 will be published over the coming days and we’ll keep you in the loop with a blog post dedicated to each one. Keep an eye out for episode two!
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Future episodes from series 2 of Artist Secrets will be available on the above page when published
Art Store Malta
The art materials featured in series two are supplied by Art Store Malta. This newly launched online art materials store offers unbeatable prices on a selection of globally renowned brands, including Rembrandt, Amsterdam and Van Gogh. Allura is pleased to be collaborating with Art Store Malta and to be associated with its historic brands. To find out more about Art Store Malta or to shop online for art materials click here.
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About Artist Secrets
The Artists Secrets series is produced by Allura, with hosting by Laura Swale and photography and videography by Bernadett Mozer. The series is part of the Allura Open Art Studios Programme, which is supported by Arts Council Malta through the Programme Support Scheme. The programme is produced in collaboration with the Corinthia Palace Hotel, the Sovereign Art Foundation and Attard and Co. Art materials are by Royal Talens and are available at Art Store Malta.
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About the Allura Art Collection
The Allura Art Collection is an evolving, curated collection of original paintings, by more than a dozen contemporary painters based in Malta and Gozo. The Allura Art website features pieces in a variety of genres, styles and sizes to suit home, office or commercial interiors. Original paintings also make beautiful and unique gifts, and the search by price page makes it easy to browse according to your budget.
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About the Allura Art advisory service
Allura Art also offers an advisory service, which serves commercial and residential property owners, as well as architects and designers, either seeking direction, or looking to commission a bespoke series or site-specific piece.
Whether residential or commercial, Allura can source, commission or design individual pieces or curate a selection tailored to an interior design scheme.
Allura also welcomes professional relationships with architects and designers as well as contact from other interested parties.
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