Artist Secrets - series 2 - episode 7
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Fluid art - the art of flow
The seventh episode in series two of Artist Secrets is now out.
Episode 7 - Acrylic Pouring features Maltese painter Jo Dounis, an up-and-coming local artist known for her ever-evolving portfolio of abstract and semi-abstract works.
Jo talks to host Laura Swale about creative inspiration, artistic styles and the practicalities of making art. The conversation is followed by a demonstration of some of the techniques Jo typically uses in her fluid art pieces.
Jo Dounis talking about her art
What is fluid art?
Fluid art is a term used to describe artwork created using paints which contain more liquid than traditional acrylics, or techniques which use special fluid mediums or extra water, to allow the paint to flow more easily.
Read our blog post on fluid art to find out more.
For her fluid art demonstration, Jo uses liquid acrylic paints in a diluted form. Her paint ‘recipes’ are a combination of Amsterdam acrylic paints, pouring medium and water.
Jo Dounis (right) talking with Laura Swale about mixing up her liquid acrylic paints
In other episodes, series two also covers other painting media, such as watercolour, oil, water-based oils and gouache, and techniques including impasto, glazing, wet-on-wet, collage and image-transfer.
Jo Dounis preparing to start her painting session
The piece produced in episode seven is called Spring Has Sprung. It is intricate, organic and ethereal, and sits beautifully alongside the other paintings in Jo’s fluid art series.
SPOILER ALERT!
Spring Has Sprung is currently available in the Jo Dounis collection of Allura Art. However, if you don’t want to spoil the surprise, why not first watch it being painted in Jo’s episode.
Jo Dounis using a hairdryer to move fluid acrylic paint around her canvas
A big thank you to Jo Dounis
We would like to express our thanks to Jo for taking part in Artist Secrets and for dedicating her time, energy, knowledge and skills so that art-lovers and artists can benefit from her extensive experience.
As Jo’s work becomes increasingly well-known, her rapidly expanding portfolio is earning her a reputation for her unrelenting commitment to development and growth.
Laura Swale with Jo Dounis 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 Bob Cardona, Natasha Dadush, Christine Porter Lofaro, Kevin Sciberras, Marianne Ogden, Vania Goshe and Andrew Smith. The series also features student artist Ylenia Schembri, two-time winner of the Sovereign Student Art Prize for Malta and Gozo.
Episodes 8 and 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 eight!
Once they are published, you can watch episodes on the link below:
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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Finally, in case you’re new to Allura Art…
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.
The Allura Art collection is regularly updated with new artwork and new artists. To receive updates by email, join our mailing list.
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.
Allura Art deals only in genuine and authenticated originals which are sourced directly from reputable living painters. We offer original fine art at studio prices with secure online payment and safe shipping internationally or local delivery throughout Malta and Gozo. Visit the Allura Art website or find Allura on Facebook or Instagram at @allura_malta. Contact Allura at info@allura.mt or +356 99583389.
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