Artist Secrets - series 2 - episode 3
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Why is gouache paint becoming popular again?
Allura is pleased to publish the third episode in series two of Artist Secrets.
In Episode three - Gouache local Russian artist Natasha Dadush recreates one of her original plein-air paintings to demonstrate a range of painting techniques in gouache. Natasha’s demonstration is an excellent introduction to the versatile painting medium and its suitability for professional artists and art students as well as young children.
The episode begins with a conversation between Natasha and host Laura Swale in which Natasha
Laura Swale and Natasha Dadush in conversation filming
This is followed by a practical session, during which art teacher Natasha demonstrates a series of both opaque and transparent effects which exploit the unique qualities of gouache paint. She uses these techniques to capture the light shining through the clouds and how it reflects on the surface of the water. Natasha also explains how composition, tone and contrast can all be used to direct the eye towards a focal point.
Natasha Dadush demonstrating her painting techniques in gouache
To achieve a watercolour effect, Natasha uses gouache paints in watered down washes. She also mixed the colours with white, to create thicker, more opaque layers. Natasha works in the alla prima technique to build up texture, depth, and perspective.
Natasha uses Talens Art Creation gouache paints
In other episodes, series two also covers watercolour, acrylic, oil and water-based oil, and techniques including impasto, glazing, wet-on-wet, collage and image transfer.
SPOILER ALERT!
The result of the painting session in episode three is a luminous and uplifting depiction of St Julian’s Bay, an urban stretch of the Maltese coastline on the south-eastern side., which shows the interplay of sunlight and water, with reflections of the sunset and clouds on the surface of the sea.
Windy Sunset Over The Harbour is currently available in the Natasha Dadush collection of Allura Art. However, if you don’t want to spoil the big reveal, why not first watch it being painted in Natasha’s episode.
Natasha near the start of her painting demonstration
A big thank you to Natasha Dadush
We would like to thank Natasha for taking part in Artist Secrets and for generously sharing her process. As a teacher, Natasha is an experienced communicator. As well as articulating the properties and use of gouache, and was able to complement this knowledge by sharing the experiences of her young students with the medium. Natasha dealt ably with the pressures of filming, bringing with her a can-do attitude and a sunny disposition, all of which made for an enjoyable shoot all round.
Paintings by Natasha Dadush and other local artists are available at the Allura Art gallery.
To find out more about Natasha and to view her portfolio, visit Natasha’s profile on Allura Art.
Natasha Dadush with some of her earlier plein-air 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, Bob Cardona, 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 4 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 four!
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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
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