Artist Secrets - series 2 - episode 2
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How do artists paint realistic-looking 3D objects?
Allura is pleased to publish the second episode in series two of Artist Secrets.
In Episode two - Glazing in Oils host Laura Swale is joined by Maltese artist Christine Porter Lofaro to talk about her subject-matter, style, painting media and process.
Laura Swale and Christine Porter Lofaro in conversation filming
The conversation is followed by a practical session, during which Christine demonstrates how to paint objects to give them a realistic, three-dimensional appearance. Hyperrealist painter Christine arranges her subject-matter so as to communicate a concept, then renders it in minute detail, using oil paints. For this particular demonstration, she is showing the process of glazing.
Christine Porter Lofaro demonstrating her painting process
Christine mixes up transparent glazes using oil paints and linseed oil, then applies each glaze in thin layers to localised areas of her canvas in order to gradually build up depth and form.
Christine mixes linseed oil and Rembrandt oil paints to make her glazes
In other episodes, series two also covers watercolour, acrylic, water-based oil and gouache, and techniques including impasto, wet-on-wet, collage and image transfer.
Rembrandt oil paints
SPOILER ALERT!
The result of the painting session in episode two is a hyperrealistic piece about diet and discipline. Don’t Stand in Your Own Way reflects on the ambivalence caused by the conflict between our human aspirations and inherent flaws. It is currently available in the Christine Porter Lofaro collection of Allura Art. However, if you don’t want to spoil the big reveal, why not first watch it being painted in Christine’s episode.
Christine Porter Lofaro during the filming of her episode
A big thank you to Christine Porter Lofaro
We would like to thank Christine for taking part in Artist Secrets. As an academic professional specialising in the field of visual arts, Christine is an expert in her field. Not only has she clearly achieved a remarkable level of skill in the her artistic practice, she is also highly knowledgable in her subject and adept at communicating her methods and ideas.
Paintings by Christine Porter Lofaro and other local artists are available at the Allura Art gallery.
To find out more about Christine and to view her portfolio, visit Christine’s profile on Allura Art.
Laura Swale with Christine Porter Lofaro and one of her 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 Bob Cardona. The series also features student artist Ylenia Schembri, two-time winner of the Sovereign Student Art Prize for Malta and Gozo.
Episodes 3 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 three!
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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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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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