Art
For abstract art in lovely colours, Nat Maks' prints are unique as she uses the centuries old craft of Suminagashi |
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters' annual exhibition - pieces available to buy in-person and online |
The penchant for bare bulbs, albeit fancy LED ones, has meant the good ol' lampshade hasn't had much of a look-in lately. So it's good to find two new makers who're getting us enthused about lamp bases and shades once again |
Huddersfield-born Ian Berry - aka Denimu - shows just what the upcycling artist can achieve with pairs of old Levi's. He's a jean jeanius for sure |
bluebellgray has gone from the kitchen table to big time homewares brand in a short space of time. Abby Trow caught up with Fi Douglas, artist, designer, company founder and lover of flowers to find out how she’s coping with success and why her designs have struck such a chord |
Our young folks are dynamic in the face of adversity! Take history graduate Nick van Oosterom, who's finding success with his unique one-man map drawing business |
Mosaic artist and upcycling fanatic Katy Galbraith urges us to look at our old crockery and glassware with a creative eye....and turn them into something useful and beautiful ...or purely decorative. She tells us about her work |
The Perthshire based artist is much in demand for his evocative landscape paintings of life on the isles around Scotland. If you're in Perthshire in November, you can see an exhibition of his latest works at the Strathearn Gallery |
Do you find yourself wondering 'but is it eco?' when you look at pieces of art? If so, you'll be glad to know plenty of artists are striving to create work that is as environmentally-friendly as it is aesthetically-pleasing |