Seeing in shapes

ROB POINTON IS NOT AN ARTIST who waits for inspiration to arrive. He goes out to meet it – on station platforms, street corners, rain-lashed pavements and ceremonial parade grounds – easel planted fir

I was born and grew up in Bristol, which wasn’t the polished art mecca it is now. The dock area was scattered with derelict remnants of industry. However, this presented an exciting playground for us

Tracey Emin has always lived and breathed raw creativity. In a rare interview with her friend Maria Balshaw , she talks about the impact of her devastating illness, the source of her renewed passion and productivity, and why she likes to be beside the seaside

Every room scheme in this smart west London home, created by Hám Interiors, illustrates how being confident with colour pays off

With meditative serenity, earthy colours and clean lines, Patrick Haughton’s abstract assemblages and paintings have a sincere charm. As a practising artist for around sixty years his work has certain

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