Printmaker shapes scenes in tiny cuts

So ever-present you might not even notice them, these fabrics have an enduring appeal. Kassia St Clair reflects on their 4,500-year-old history

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

Sophie Robinson shares what she loves about this appealing classic print – and how she gives it a modern twist

When Sarah Hall’s garden was transformed from DRAB TO FAB , her life changed massively too!

Ancient rural skills in a modern world

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