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Well-respected artist Yorkshire-based artist, Catriona Stewart, staged her first solo exhibition at the age of 82. We take 10 mins to find out more about this inspiring artist who says she started cre

THIS PARTICULAR STREET SCENE is one I stumbled upon whilst in Istanbul. It was the early morning light across the top of the buildings along with the orange canopies that inspired me to paint. I do lo

The new Turner Prize (this time, for craftspeople) ...

To me, the most important thing about a painting is why. Why do I want to paint this subject? Is it because the lighting on the subject is wonderful? Is it because I just love the subject? Is it becau

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