The White Lion, a new addition to my “In The Balance” series. Oil on canvas, 120cm by 200cm, (2017). See my White lion time-lapse painting demonstration video – click here. The White lion of the Timbavati area is the same genus as … Continued
The Studio renamed The Studio Art Gallery, that was first situated in Kalk Bay at the Majestic Village, relocated to Kommetjie, the new Cape Town art hub. This exciting new gallery venture is a partnership between Cape Town artists Marc … Continued
Snow Leopard II, a new addition to my “In The Balance” Series. Oil on canvas, 120cm by 200cm, (2016). See my Snow leopard demonstration video – click here. Endangered with an estimated population of 4080 to 6590, Snow leopards … Continued
Gilding the image – Marc Alexander demonstrates his techniques for using gold leaf gilding in an oil painting. In 2012, I produced a series of paintings for a solo exhibition entitled “Dreams of an Enchanted World”. This exhibition was mainly … Continued
Legacy Series Muhammad Ali Born Cassius Clay, Jr. 17 January 1942, Oil and Steel Wire on Board, 100cm by 100cm, 2012 “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out … Continued
The Studio Art Gallery’s grand opening and evening market and picnic at Imhoff Farm. The Studio renamed The Studio Art Gallery, that was first situated in Kalk Bay at the Majestic Village has, after three very successful years, moved to … Continued
The Kiss (Lovers) was painted by the Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt between 1908 and 1909, the highpoint of his “Golden Period”, when he painted a number of works in a similar gilded style. A perfect square, the canvas depicts … Continued
GILDING AND PAINTING Come join Marc Alexander as he discusses and demonstrates his technique and the stages of producing his signature partially gilded oil paintings. The workshop will cover an overview of the following: priming, sketching, monochromatic underpainting, texturing, gilding and painting … Continued
For those wanting to earn money from their artwork, join Marc Alexander as he discusses various aspects of Art as a business. Drawing from his many years of experience as a museum technologist, freelance curator and full time artist, Marc … Continued
Come join Marc Alexander as he discusses and demonstrates his technique and the stages of producing his signature partially gilded oil paintings. The workshop will cover an overview of the following: priming, sketching, monochromatic under-painting, texturing, gilding and painting in … Continued