Last week didn’t unfold the way I imagined. I had a long list of things I wanted to tick off — artwork to share, ideas to sketch, admin to clear — but I woke up feeling awful day after day. Full of cold and achy, foggy-headed, and with absolutely no creative spark to draw on. So instead of pushing through, I did something I haven’t always been good at: I stopped. I made cups of tea, snuggled under blankets, watched Christmas movies — and tried to forget the to do list. A few years ago, I...

Everyone who went to see Coldplay this year seems to have come back glowing. I didn't go - but I really wish I had. I've a few friends who went, and all of them had the same reaction of being almost speechless afterwards. From what I hear, the band filled the stadiums with such love and joy that everyone's spirits were lifted. Some of my friends and their families were even brought to tears of happiness. In a world where we are constantly hearing heavy or unhappy news, it felt like Chris...

There’s something special about spending a couple of hours at an art fair — the buzz of creative energy, the chance to meet the artists behind the work, and the possibility that you might discover a painting that really speaks to you. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned collector, here are some simple tips to making the most of an art fair. 1. Trust your gut Art is personal. If something catches your eye and makes you feel something — curiosity, joy, calm, excitement — pay...