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AS A HUGE FAN ALREADY OF THE STAEDTLER TRIPLUS FINELINERS, I could not wait to try out my new Artist Series Mars Lumograph Colour Aquarell pencils and the Multi Ink pigment pens with the blending liqu

With his vivid Grand Prix studies, James Stevens has become a true master of portraits, even when the star subject is limited to a pair of eyes peering out from a full-face helmet. Visitors to his sta

Michaelina Wautier is one of the most compelling rediscoveries in Baroque painting. Working in 17th-century Brussels, she tackled subjects usually reserved for men, producing still lifes, portraits an

Ever fancied learning to draw but don’t know where to start? Artist Sam Marshall’s fabulous new book is filled with simple tips to get you inspired

Marking 40 years of The Jolly Postman, The Postal Museum’s new exhibition opens 14 February 2026 (London), celebrating the artistic world behind Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s beloved book. Visitors can ex

It’s so fitting, so pleasingly right, that if it weren’t true, you’d just have to make it up. The word ‘laul’ means ‘song’ in Estonian; and since Dr Indrek Laul is the maker of a brand of instrument a