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Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with painter Lucy Muss
Lucy’s fascination with colour is evident in her paintings alongside a love of space, shape and pattern. As Cambridge languages graduate,...
Emily Hadley
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Behind the Brushstrokes: A conversation with painter Polly Luce.
Bristol based artist, Polly Luce uses a variety of mixed media, her paintings seeking to capture a fleeting moment or emotion while...
Emily Hadley
Sep 4, 20245 min read


Behind the Brushstrokes: A conversation with ceramicist and illustrator Laura Winstone
Laura Winstone is a Norfolk based, award winning artist and illustrator who has exhibited work in the V&A, The Sainsbury Centre and...
Emily Hadley
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Art as a Catalyst for Change: Confronting Racism Through Contemporary British Art
In the last week, the tragic murders of three young girls in Southport has sparked widespread domestic terrorism across the UK. Fuelled...
Emily Hadley
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Behind the Brushstokes: A Conversation with Painter Amy Rhodes
The next in my series of conversations with artists. Read about South Staffordshire based artist Amy Rhodes in her own words. Discover...
Emily Hadley
Aug 7, 20244 min read


Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with Painter, Danielle Neill
Read about Bristol based artist Danielle Neill in her own words.
Emily Hadley
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with painter Jakub Sohe
The next in my series of interviews with artists features abstract artist Jakub Sohe. Originally from Moravia in the Czech Republic,...
Emily Hadley
Jul 21, 20244 min read


Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with abstract painter Liese Webley
Liese Webley is an established abstract artist with a career spanning over two decades. Inspired by the natural world, particularly the...
Emily Hadley
Jun 29, 20243 min read


Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with painter Abi Wason
Find out more about gallery artist Abi Wason. Abi is a contemporary artist who translates emotions and stories onto canvas. Her work is a...
Emily Hadley
Jun 29, 20245 min read


Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with painter Jenni Stuart
My second conversation in this series is with Bristol based abstract painter Jenni Stuart.
Emily Hadley
Jun 23, 20245 min read


Behind the Brushstrokes: A Conversation with painter Jo Rance
Today, for the inaugural conversation, I'm thrilled to be featuring the amazing Jo Rance, a Cambridge based painter who is gaining quite...
Emily Hadley
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Finding the Perfect Spot: Where to Display Art in Your Home
Where to Hang Your Art: The Ultimate Guide to Home Art Placement Art elevates a space, breathes life into bare walls, adds a touch of...
Emily Hadley
May 11, 20242 min read


Beyond the Gallery Walls: A guide to buying fine art in 2024
The art world can seem intimidating, shrouded in mystery and high-priced auction houses. But fear not, art enthusiasts! Buying art is an...
Emily Hadley
May 1, 20242 min read


Dive Deeper: The World of Abstract Art
Welcome, art enthusiasts, to a realm where reality bends and emotions take centre stage: the captivating world of abstract art! Abstract...
Emily Hadley
Apr 27, 20242 min read


A Potted History of Dutch Delftware
Our gallery artist Laura Winstone is a big fan of the Netherlands and is heavily influenced by the tradition of Delftware pottery. With...
Emily Hadley
Apr 20, 20242 min read


Have you heard of 'Colourist' painters?
Artists who focus primarily on the expression of colour in their work are known as ‘Colourists’, itself a specific art movement.
Emily Hadley
Mar 17, 20242 min read


How to Create a Gallery Wall
I have created many gallery walls over the years and the key message from me is to have fun with it! Don’t feel you have to have the...
Emily Hadley
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Art podcasts to get your ears around...
The art scene is buzzing with fantastic podcasts for every taste. There is nothing I like more than having the chance to listen to people...
Emily Hadley
Jan 3, 20246 min read


Top Tips for Gifting Art
Gifting artwork can be a wonderful and thoughtful gesture, but it can also feel daunting. To help you out, here are some tips on how to...
Emily Hadley
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Why art is important to child development
As the art coordinator of a large primary school for over a decade, I am a keen advocate of ensuring children are exposed to as many...
Emily Hadley
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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