Artist Secrets - series 2 - launch
Click the image to watch the trailer for series 2 of Artist Secrets
Have you ever wondered how they do it?
Allura is pleased to announce a second edition of our open art studio series, Artist Secrets. We invite you for a rare and exclusive look behind the scenes with some of Malta’s most prominent contemporary artists, as they reveal the materials and techniques they use to create their work.
The episodes begin with a chat between the artist and host Laura Swale, to introduce the artist, their tools and chosen media. We then follow the making of a new and previously unseen piece of original art as its creator brings it to life. Series two covers painting media such as acrylics, watercolour, oil, water-based oil and gouache, and techniques including glazing, impasto, wet-on-wet, collage and image transfer.
Host Laura Swale and artist Vania Goshe during the filming of her episode on impasto using oils
The series two trailer offers a taste of what's to come in the nine upcoming episodes in series two.
Artist Bob Cardona during the filming of his episode on creating textures in acrylics
The artists
Who are the artists featured in series two?
Allura is all about sharing knowledge and encouraging artistic growth. Since its inception, we have collaborated closely with the Sovereign Art Foundation on the Sovereign Student Art Prize for Malta and Gozo. A special episode in series two is dedicated to gifted local art student, Ylenia Schembri, two-time winner of the prize. In her episode, Ylenia demonstrates painting techniques with water-based oils to create a portrait.
Prize-winning student painter Ylenia Schembri during filming of her Artist Secrets episode on water-based oils
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.
Artist Marianne Ogden during the filming of her episode on mixed media and collage techniques
Upcoming episodes in series two
Episodes 1 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 one!
Once they are published, you can watch series two episodes here.
Kevin Sciberras during filming of his episode on glazing with acrylic paints
Series One
In case you missed it, you can also go back and watch series one. The artists featured in series one are Debbie Bonello, Christopher Saliba, Mark Schembri and Paraskovia Podorvana.
Click the image to watch episodes from series 1 of Artist Secrets
In the Artist Secrets series and with the Allura Art collection, Allura works to identify the collectible artists of the future, while promoting and sharing the work of these reputable local painters, in all its character and diversity.
Hyperrealist painter Christine Porter Lofaro during the shoot for her episode on glazing in oils
Allura’s signature ‘open studio’ format is all about sharing the exciting process of making art, and by going behind the scenes, Allura endeavours to create meaningful and engaging connections between artists and art lovers.
Plein-air painter Natasha Dadush during the shoot for her episode on gouache painting techniques
A big thank you to the artists
We would like to thank each one of the nine artists who took part in this latest series. Not only did they generously agree to share their process, they also managed to produce new artwork on camera within a very short window of time. We are grateful for their professionalism and good humour under pressure.
Painter Andrew Smith during the filming of his episode on watercolour painting
Paintings by the artists featured are available at the Allura Art gallery.
Thank you for following Allura as we spread the word about our artists and share their work.
Laura Swale with artist Jo Dounis just before filming her episode on the fluid art technique - acrylic pouring
Art Store Malta
The art materials featured in series two are supplied by Art Store Malta. This newly launched online art materials store offers outstanding 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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