Tone first

Put simply, tone helps the viewer decode what is in a painting by delineating shapes and describing surfaces by the amount of light reflected from them. A variety of tone can be interesting and create

Interior designer Micaela Sharp shares where and how to use colour in a room scheme, and her favourite shade pairings. Choosing a paint for the walls is just the start…

Expand your horizons – or the dimensions of your room, at least – with these paint tips from the pros. Which one will work for your small space?

Protect your health and that of the planet by choosing paints made with eco ingredients – they come in any colour, as long as it’s green…

A pure white kitchen can look cold and stark in a country home, here’s how to use colour to infuse yours with character

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