Coloured pencil portraits warm and cool palette

WITH THE SUMMER LANDSCAPE PAINTING SEASON upon us, this is a great time to consider palette choices, new colour additions and expression in brushwork for our landscapes. Choosing a palette of oil colo

I’VE COME FROM A VERY TECHNICAL BACKGROUND. When I started getting busier and time spent on artwork became much more precious, I began looking for ways to streamline the process without losing the pre

Lovers’ lure, warning of death or simply a form of communication, the purpose of Nature’s paintbox may be curious, but its vibrant hues are always worth celebrating, eulogises John Lewis-Stempel

It’s the summer’s most unexpected – and most enchanting – colour combination: shimmery cool blue tones partnered with rich earthy reds and a splash of burnt orange. Follow our lead to bring them to life in your home this season and beyond

ARCHITECTURE HAS ALWAYS been of great interest to me. There are many buildings that I have admired for years and their complicated shapes, angles and perspectives all lend themselves to the challenge

From deep and dramatic to soft and soothing, Ida has used colour to create different atmospheres in her home. We asked three design experts to share how they set the tone using their favourite shades