Step-by-step studio everything you need to paint and create

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 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

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

THIS DRAWING WAS A COMMISSION I did of a tabby that I decided to name “curious cat” because of the look on its face. I really liked the contrast and all the details, such as the fur, that make the dra

Clutter-free grandeur How the artist changed her untidy ways to create a stately studio workspace

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