Portraiture with hands

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

WITH TYPICAL UNDERSTATEMENT, and an admirable sense of humour, Lizzie Coles describes her background as “a little more eclectic” than she’d planned. Having loved drawing since she was a child, she was

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

“I HAD NO INTEREST IN STAYING STILL,” says Phoebe Stewart Carter of her early ambitions. Her father had worked with a wildlife conservation company in Washington D.C. for the first 12 years of her lif

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FASCINATED BY THE MONA LISA. Not just because it is famous, but because the more you look, the more you notice: the softness of the shadows, the quiet glow in the skin, the way the

During my recent visit to London, a sudden downpour completely transformed the energy of Piccadilly Circus. While others hurried for cover, I stood mesmerised by how the rain softened the city’s sharp