There’s a continuing silent wonder to living with art — and I don’t mean the hushed reverence associated with a museum or the imposing grandeur of a hotel lobby, but the sensation that greets you every morning in your own space. I’ve always believed that art shouldn’t be the sole preserve of collectors with deep pockets or homeowners whose domestic habitats resemble a Scandinavian architectural digest. It’s something human — an expression, a reminder, a dash of colour and emo

Looking at art that interests you can help point in a direction that becomes a personal style Have you ever looked at another artist’s work and thought, “Wow, they have such a unique style — I wish I had that”? It’s an oddly persistent question. And if you’ve created art for any length of time whether as an amateur or professional, it’s one that hums along in the background while you’re drawing, painting, scrolling, comparing. Everyone else seems to have a style that you can

When a signed Banksy “Girl with Balloon” sold for £239,000 at Christie’s, it wasn’t just headline news — it was a reminder of why limited-edition prints hold such enduring appeal. Once available for around £150, that same artwork now symbolises what collectors have long known: rarity, authenticity, and emotional connection can turn a print into something extraordinary. There’s something quietly magical about a limited-edition print. It bridges two worlds — the intimacy of ori

It can seem like the well has run dry, leading to feelings of anxiety, desperation and panic. But these emotional responses only serve to...