A corner of england

Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro spent time in London, but it took James McNeill Whistler to act as artistic bridge with Britain and the ‘sweetened’ Impressionism of Jules Bastien-Lepage to inspire most homegrown painters, says Caroline Bugler

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside

On a windswept bluff in West Sussex lies an artist’s glorious garden – a quiet triumph shaped by salt spray and shifting tides

This month I will be turning my attention from the small birds in spring to larger works. I’ve especially enjoyed exploring along the Menai Strait, a beautiful expanse of water set against the backdro

This month I will be turning my attention from the small birds in spring to larger works. I’ve especially enjoyed exploring along the Menai Strait, a beautiful expanse of water set against the backdro

Gouache is a versatile, opaque medium providing great covering power and the ability to correct errors very easily. The range of colours is relatively small compared to other media, but gouache colour