Category Archives: The materials of the artist

October 13, 2010

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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September 30, 2010

Gizmo

This is Gizmo. He sadly died so I was asked to make a memento using photos. Continue reading →

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September 13, 2010

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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March 24, 2010

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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March 7, 2010

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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