A modern take on still life

STILL LIFE PAINTING, with the great contributions of artists like Cezanne, Matisse and Van Gogh, came into the realm of important topics for serious painters by the end of the 19th century. Once, like

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

Displaying personal possessions and objets is an art form – and also key to achieving a room with plenty of panache

You will learn Painting winter light effectively Applying texture using tools Balancing variety with clarity The painting Morning Light at Marple Locks was born from one of those early winter mornings

Did somebody say pebbleroni pizza? Delicate-coloured doughnuts, loaves of fresh baked bread... they might look good enough to eat but careful, you might break a tooth! Anna Llewellyn has found comfort in creating these beautiful works of pebble art...

For artist Nellie Shepherd, the landscape outside her painstakingly renovated farmhouse is just as important as the colourful scene inside it