Colourful characters

SOMETIMES THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT PAINTING can be right in front of you – literally. Trying to find the correct subject with great lighting and composition is quite an art: a lot of images won’t

The alluring jewel tones that designer Laura Stephens adorned this modern 1980s home with have given it depth and a wonderful sense of character

Extremes in dark and light are effective tools in creating punchy focal points. I have painted lots of sunny, acrylic street scenes – mainly backlit – and really enjoyed dabbing in the sparkly highlig

I moved to Surrey 11 years ago and lived in a renovated Edwardian semi and then in a rural property. But following a split, I didn’t have to compromise any more on style and decor, so went for this 19

Our relationship with colour often evolves throughout our lives. In our younger years, we might gravitate towards trends or play it safe with neutrals. But as we enter our third act, many of us find t

Designer Tiffany Duggan is decorating for a new era – mixing styles and colours that feel exciting, she tells our editor Pip Rich