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The Wonder Coast: Art, Accessibility, and Healing Through Illustration25/07/2025Author: Iain Dryden
When a skill you’ve taken for granted since childhood flees from your finger tips, it is quite a challenge not to allow depression to well within. Creativity, I have found, is both the way to repair such a problem and help dissipate depression, or as doctors familiar with my case call it, suppression due to bad health. Sitting with my sketchbook I’d have a go, but not producing my usual stuff made it hard to keep going. Yet one has to. The urge to create is inherent, birds make artful nests, ant hills are a joy to behold, design is built into every cell within us, it is inherent in structure and tapping into that superb trait is liberating.
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Art Market: From Passion to Portfolio The Many Reasons People Collect Fine Art30/05/2025Author: Nima Behnam
A painting comes to life in an artist’s studio and may eventually command attention in a bustling auction room. What unfolds in between is a story of value, desire, and human motivation. Fine art is a product of creativity, but it is also a mirror to reflect culture, impulses, and decisions of those who choose to collect it.
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Spotlight on Suffolk Artist Ruth McCabe - Abstraction, Atmosphere, and the Voice of the North Sea10/05/2025Author: UK Artists
Ruth McCabe creates expressive, avant-garde work that captures a profound sense of place and feeling. Her paintings are fresh and modern, informed by a lifetime of experiences—from a childhood steeped in the industrial drama of Yorkshire to the fragile, ever-changing landscapes of Suffolk’s coast.
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Tips for Buying Art for Yourself: Start Your Journey with Confidence28/04/2025Author: UK Artists
Starting your journey into the world of buying art is an exciting and deeply personal adventure. Art has the unique power to transform a blank wall into a space that reflects your spirit, style, and individuality. It’s not just about decoration - it’s about finding pieces that intrigue, amaze, or excite you. When you choose art that truly speaks to you, it becomes more than just an object; it becomes part of your home’s story. And what's more, it will always be a wonderful talking point when entertaining guests! If you’re ready to take your first steps, here are some tips to help you buy art you will love for years to come.
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