Category Archives: How To

A Felt Feeling

This is a camera case. I like making organic things to go with technology. It helps me feel calmer.It softens the bland, cold, hard remoteness of things. Continue reading

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Egg Tempera Workshop

If you’d like to have a go at trying the basics of egg tempera and some icon painting techniques, get in touch by leaving a comment or emailing sarah *at* sarahdixonfineart.co.uk and I will let you know the next sessions in Kew. Continue reading

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Summer Art Workshops

SUNDAY 29 August – Learn to use Egg Tempera with traditional Icon Painting techniques. Continue reading

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You Are Cordially Invited

Visit Richmond art shows in June I am participating in the Richmond ArtHouse events in June to which you may like to come along. I’ve been making animal paintings and also some portraits of local buildings including churches. There is … Continue reading

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The Garden of Meden

I learnt how to make a professional black and it has made all the difference. Continue reading

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How to Make an Artist’s Painting Palette

Notes on making an artist’s paint palette, which took about an hour this morning. Continue reading

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