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I grew up in a creative environment where making things with our hands was encouraged. That early encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue art seriously. I also remember being deeply moved by il

On a quiet street in Northumberland, in a sun-drenched dining room that now serves as her art studio, Janette Carter leans over her latest collage, paper and paint coming together in layers of texture

After studying and working in graphic design, illustration and the print industry for 25 years, Paul has been a self-taught, full-time professional artist for the past two decades. Based in the southw

After studying and working in graphic design, illustration and the print industry for 25 years, Paul has been a self-taught, full-time professional artist for the past two decades. Based in the southw

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

Q I am running my first solo art exhibition next month and wondering who would you recommend I invite to the private view? I’m working towards becoming a full-time artist and with this in mind, strate