‘each brush tells a story of resilience’: homeless artist hosts his own art exhibition to help himself off the streets

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

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

Exhibition of the week William Kentridge: The Pull ...

Blurred lines Known for his offbeat manga, the artist shares his journey

Clutter-free grandeur How the artist changed her untidy ways to create a stately studio workspace

Recycling rain-softened cardboard, David Cemmick relies on decades of observation to create sculptures from nature, layer by layer