by Sara | Jul 20, 2015 | Articles, For Artists, News, Technique
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by Sara | Mar 23, 2015 | Articles, For Artists, News, Painting, Technique
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I often hear painters say they wish they could have a ‘looser’ painting style – not be so constrained in their style. But, the big questions is, how can you achieve this elusive ‘loose’...
by Sara | Mar 17, 2015 | Articles, Exhibition, For Artists, Galleries, News, Painting
Sara Paxton’s latest art exhibition is called Fifty Shades of Colour and will be held at Mingara Gallery on Phillip Island! See below for a sneak peak at the oil paintings that will be included in the art exhibition. Wooded Field – 92x92cm Valley of Trees...
by Sara | Jan 27, 2015 | Articles, For Artists, News, Painting, Products, Technique
Need help framing artwork? Do you have a special painting you would like frame, or are you just putting the finishing touch on one of your own masterpieces! If yes, then here are a few tips on how to get it right. The Frame: Choose a frame that will suit the...
by Sara | Jan 15, 2015 | Articles, For Artists, News, Painting, Products, Technique
Waiting for oil paint to dry can be one of the pain points of painting. Waiting for the bottom layer to dry to then apply the next, or waiting for larger slash thicker sections to dry so you can transport or finish a painting can be frustrating. There are also...
by Sara | Dec 6, 2014 | Articles, For Artists, News, Painting, Technique
I have used oil paints on canvas for many years and it’s by far my favourite medium to work with. Before you make the assumption that I am being bias. I have have been an artist for longer than I can remember, using many different mediums and I have always come...