THIS ARTIST IS A PROFESSIONAL working from her London studio in a mix of oils, charcoals and pastels. In addition to portrait painting, she teaches privately and holds weekly classes, while she has ex

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Romantic planting with a sleek modern style creates a striking mix in this Hertfordshire garden