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A Warm Welcome to My Home Gallery for Devon Open Studios!
If you love bold uplifting art, a peek inside an Insta-famous home that doubles up as an art gallery and a good old chat then this is a...
Emily Hadley
7 days ago1 min read
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Top 10 Tips for Visiting My Home Gallery During Devon Open Studios 2025!
Devon Open Studios - A peep into the gallery Devon Open Studios organised by Devon Artist Network is a truly special event, offering a...
Emily Hadley
7 days ago3 min read
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Five Reasons Floral Paintings Look Great in Your Home (Inspired by Saatchi Flowers - Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture)
Lately, I've been thinking a lot  about flowers. Not just the fresh kind – though a gorgeous bouquet always makes my heart sing – but the...
Emily Hadley
Jul 104 min read
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10 Reasons to Buy Art
Here are 10 VERY good reasons to buy art… Polly Luce 'Jump in the Water's Lovely' 2025 I’ve been thinking about how the majority of...
Emily Hadley
Jul 62 min read
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DIVE into Collage - A Workshop at 17 Midland Road, Bristol
A Collage Swimmer! Welcome to DIVE into Collage - A workshop!  Join us at 17 Midland Road, Bristol  for a fun-filled morning of...
Emily Hadley
Jun 101 min read
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Discover Bristol's Vibrant Art Scene: Your Guide to Top Bristol Art Galleries
Bristol Street Art Hey there, art lovers! If you're coming to my art show DIVE at 17 Midland Road from 26th-29th June you may like to...
Emily Hadley
Jun 93 min read
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Art Rules (to break!)
The art world can be a bit stuck in it's ways and let's face it a bit intimidating at times. Don't let that put you off, rules are meant...
Emily Hadley
May 272 min read
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Where can I see vibrant contemporary art in South Devon?
Here! You can see them here at my No.13 Gallery in South Devon. I carefully curate ever changing collections of stunning art from an...
Emily Hadley
May 231 min read
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Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with Portrait artist Emma Digerud-White
Emma Digerud-White is a contemporary visual artist based in Cornwall. Through vibrant and layered portraits, she explores the...
Emily Hadley
May 223 min read
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More Than Just a Face: The Power of Portraits in Interior Spaces
Your Walls Are Talking (And They Want Portraits!) - Unleashing the Power of Faces in Your Space. Emma Digerud-White 'Silent Fury' 2024...
Emily Hadley
May 202 min read
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Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with Painter, Olivia Tew
Olivia works from her cottage garden studio in a small Devon village on the outskirts of Exeter. Through her distinctive use of colour,...
Emily Hadley
May 138 min read
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Behind the Brushstrokes A Conversation with Devon Based Abstract painter Zoe Kittow
Find out more about Devon based abstract artist Zoe Kittow and her painting practice.
Emily Hadley
May 124 min read
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Living with Art: The Rise of the Home Gallery
I started curating art in my home a few years ago after an artist friend said I had a great eye for art and interiors and my house would...
Emily Hadley
May 73 min read
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Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with Painter Sandra Berti
Sandra Berti is a talented contemporary artist who creates semi abstract still life paintings inspired by the joy she feels when holidaying in Greece and the pleasure she gets from her garden.
Read on to discover more about her creative practice, studio snacks and her perfect dinner party guests!Â
Emily Hadley
May 73 min read
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Sun-Kissed Walls: Bringing Your Summer Holiday Home Through Art
The scent of salt in the air, the warmth of the sun on your skin, the vibrant hues of a foreign landscape – ah, summer holidays. That...
Emily Hadley
Apr 293 min read
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Emerging Artist Spotlight
Hello and welcome! From my independent gallery in beautiful Devon, I bring you a curated selection of incredible artists from all corners...
Emily Hadley
Apr 132 min read
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Go Big or Go Home: The Power of Large Paintings in Interior Design
In the world of interior design, we often get caught up in the details – the cushions, the candles, the perfect shade of trim. But...
Emily Hadley
Mar 93 min read
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Why Investing in Emerging Artists is Your Art World Secret Weapon
Let's face it, the art world can feel a bit...intimidating. Galleries with hushed tones, price tags that make your eyes water, and names...
Emily Hadley
Feb 263 min read
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Unleash Your Inner Curator: Styling Art in Your Home
Leaning art can work well So, you've got some art. Maybe it's a priceless masterpiece (lucky you!), a flea market find, a kid's finger...
Emily Hadley
Feb 262 min read
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How to Care for your Art - A Collectors Guide
Right, so you've got some lovely art, whether it's a priceless painting or a quirky print. You want to keep it looking its best, right?...
Emily Hadley
Feb 232 min read
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