“it’s good for young, unknown artists”

The work of acclaimed watercolour master, Alvaro Castagnet, is on display at the 56th annual exhibition of the Singapore Watercolour Society, the title of which, Colourful Splashes, could not be more

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

A PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS AN ART DIRECTOR helped Frank Walters set up a thriving watercolour brand several years ago. With his own YouTube channel, @frankwatercolour, he also teaches at Kew Art Studio,

I grew up in a creative environment where making things with our hands was encouraged. That early encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue art seriously. I also remember being deeply moved by il

I AM A COLOURIST PAINTER. With brushes and oil paints, I depict a world that’s more beautiful than it is in reality. My favourite painting subjects, where I can truly let loose with colour, are still

Until 2 November 2025 A leading figure in the British Black Art movement, Lubaina Himid is known for her bold, narrative-driven canvases that amplify marginalised histories. In this new exhibition at