Three is the magic number

I AM A COLOURIST PAINTER. With brushes and oil paints, I depict a world that’s more beautiful than it is in reality. My favourite painting subjects, where I can truly let loose with colour, are still

I have always enjoyed painting street scenes and would mimic some of my favourite artists who painted this subject matter. I’d see how they dealt with figures, the play of light, busy traffic or if ev

SO MANY TALENTED ARTISTS were put off art at an early age, and Nisha Sehjpal is a prime example; she vividly remembers a high school teacher once telling her she had no business being anywhere near pa

I grew up in a creative environment where making things with our hands was encouraged. That early encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue art seriously. I also remember being deeply moved by il

I chose to paint this scene from the Cob Harbour at Lyme Regis because it captures a quiet, reflective moment that’s an alternative to the bustle of the town. We often holiday in Devon, and Lyme Regis

BACK IN 2014, I EMBARKED ON A CREATIVE JOURNEy, taking some introductory classes on Prismacolor pencols and also charcoal. However, life happened, and I found myself taking a hiatus from serious drawi