Second time lucky

I just adore street scenes, I am fascinated with the colours the shapes and the atmosphere. Streets are different all over the world. I love the interaction with people and the energy. This project wi

When beginning this demonstration, I struggled to find inspiration – a point I am happy to share, as many students have told me they find it comforting to know it happens to all of us. Then, I noticed

‘A blank wall is crying out for wallpaper. It’s the quickest way to inject colour, pattern and personality in one hit. A great wallpaper creates depth and mood, and tells a story without needing anyth

Years ago, my eyes were opened to the economy and power of watercolour when I saw ‘View from Monte Mario of the River Tiber’ by Claude Lorrain in the British Museum. You can still relive the energy an

No matter how long a person has been painting, we all benefit from a challenge. It stretches us, makes us think harder, and improves our technique. These are things we all need if we are to avoid gett

We’d been living in a Victorian house with high ceilings just a mile away, but we were ready for a change. The house had very little garden, and we wanted to become a lot more self-sufficient by havin