A moment with artist Alex Merry of Boss Morris ~ an all female Morris dancing troupe.

‘Rural Reflections’ indulges in the sweetness of Autumn, showcasing oil paintings by two local artists, Sarah Batt and Alann Baggs, who depict scenes of pastoral perfection with pastel-coloured palettes reminiscent of Cezanne. As if exhaling after the blistering heat and noise of the summer, this exhibition will cool you down and transport you to an English country idyll where life was slower and ruled by the seasons.

Painting Outdoors, or en plein air as it’s known, is making a comeback. We’ve noticed plein air communities and competitions springing up everywhere of late. People in general are seeking communities more than ever, as a respite from isolating environments or working from home. This could include wild swimming clubs, running clubs, walking groups and painting groups.

Zardi & Zardi celebrates 20 years in business by launching six new colourways of its popular Chinoiserie wallpaper. Growing to become the leading supplier of reproduction tapestries in the UK, with a unique portfolio of designs sourced from public and private collections, we aspire to create products that are sympathetic to the original, whilst being relevant in a contemporary setting, bridging old worlds and new.

Dorset Art Weeks provides the perfect opportunity to showcase the work of two local artists Kimberley Day and Kim Pagnell. Although quite different in style, palette and energy, they share a deep connection with the landscapes in which they live and the emotion they evoke. When describing their own work, both refer to vibrations, elemental impulse and sensory connection.

Becoming an art collector is no longer the preserve of the elite. If you love art and want to adorn your walls with it, here are a few tips for building a collection that you’ll come to treasure. The art market can seem like a daunting world, especially if you are starting from scratch, but everyone has to start somewhere. We hope this acts as a sensible guide to get you out of the blocks.

The Drama of the Panorama by Giles Kime, Decoration Editor of Country Life magazine. May 2025

Whilst the primary function of Outdoor Lighting is to safely guide us along pathways and through exterior spaces, designers and architects are becoming increasingly creative with this medium. The desired outcome is to achieve both aesthetic innovation and valuable function in residential and commercial environments.

When you buy a Tapestry Wall Hanging, a panel of fabric or a length of wallpaper from Zardi & Zardi, you are buying your very own slice of history. We want these rare and elegant designs to continue to grace your homes, not just those of the aristocracy or on the wall of a museum.

When this painting was first exhibited at the Salon des Independent in 1906, it was jaw dropping. For one thing it’s enormous (17.5m x 24.7m) - the colours, the subject matter….it caused a real stir.

Written for Good on Paper magazine.

International artist and Stroudie explains how she came to be commissioned by Gucci.

Written for Good on Paper magazine about Steve Russell, official photographer for Pangolin Editions, the largest foundry in Europe.

Written for Print Day in May ~ an annual international printmakers event.

Written for the Royal West of England magazine The Floating Circle. La Giudecca ~ Winter Light is held in the RWA collection and this is a review of the artwork.

A strength of character.

The story of how Kudhva ~ Cornish Hideaways ~ was born.

Written for The Library Ladder Company.

Written for The Artist magazine ~ June issue 2025.

Sarah Middleton explores the four female portraits that Da Vinci painted in his lifetime.

Written for The Artist magazine ~ May issue 2025.

Pissarro - The Dean of Impressionists.

Written for The Artist magazine ~ April issue 2025.

Polymath Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his travels from Glasgow, Japan to Catalonia.