Unlike the shelter of a studio -where the light is steady, the wind absent, and the kettle within reach - there is no such control outdoors. Instead, it offers participation: you don’t simply observe

THE MERCURY PRIZE WINNING SINGER SONGWRITER TALKS DANCING ON THE STREETS OF SÃO PAU LO AND FINDING CREATIVIT Y IN THE COTSWOLDS

Unlike the shelter of a studio -where the light is steady, the wind absent, and the kettle within reach - there is no such control outdoors. Instead, it offers participation: you don’t simply observe

A “hedgerow” cake, a Kirstie Allsopp masterclass and a commission from Fortnum & Mason were the gamechangers for this whimsical artist from North Wales

Benedict Brain searches his archives for the inspiration to escape winter’s creative doldrum

Design for life This place is designed for large artworks, focus and an art-first daily routine