Celebrate nature

AT THE HEART OF MY OWN PRACTICE lies observation and my wish to capture atmosphere of the place, wherever that may be. To achieve this, I like to work en plein air observing the new scenes and alla pr

Sharon Ingoldby takes furniture painting to a new level, transforming old and neglected pieces with charming folk art-inspired pattern and colour

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

fter its closure and abandonment in 1969, St Andrew’s Chapel, a once handsome 15th-century gatehouse abbey in Boxley, Kent, stood for 50 years in a state of decay, at ever-increasing risk of ruin. Tod

STILL LIFE PAINTING, with the great contributions of artists like Cezanne, Matisse and Van Gogh, came into the realm of important topics for serious painters by the end of the 19th century. Once, like

From rich floral motifs to graceful trailing stems, reworkings of enchanting Arts and Crafts patterns continue to captivate us