Celebration Mothering Sunday It's Mothering Sunday this weekend in the UK and so we are sending our very best wishes to all the mothers around the world and we thank them for all the love they give and the sacrifices they make to give children the best possible chance at "a good and fulfilling life".
Contemporary The beautiful, quintessentially British scenes of artist Paul Gribble Today we look at the beatiful, very British scenes by contemporary artist Paul Gribble. Image: wix.com
Trains All aboard the British Royal Train! Today we look at the changes in interior design of the British Royal train from the opulence of the early days through to the more functional layout of today. Image: dailymail.co.uk
Trains Mammoth exhibition challenges Today we marvel at the ingenuity required to bring two locomotives across the Atlantic to York, England, for a once in a lifetime exhibition to celebrate a very special 75th anniversary. Image: National Rail Museum, York.
Watercolour Kate Mears: Light and Shadow A treat today as we are invited into the world of Kate Mears, British watercolour artist and illustrator. Kate's paintings are delicately vibrant enhanced by her expertise in creating a symphony between light and shadow.
Portraits Sir David Attenborough by Philip Johnson A wonderful pencil sketch portrait of the incredibly inspiring David Attenborough created by the incredibly talented English artist Philip Johnson.
Floristry The remarkable life of Constance Spry in floristry – Part 2 Today we continue the story of Englishwoman Constance Spry, who combined her passion for flowers with a head for business in her third career. She rose to become a sought-after florist in the highest echelons of British society - yes, including royalty! Image: telegraph.co.uk
Floristry The remarkable life of Constance Spry – Part 1 Over two posts we will discover the fascinating life of Englishwoman Constance Spry who, starting from humble beginnings, combined her passion for flowers and gardening with a head for business to become a sought- after florist in the highest echelons of British society. Image: telegraph.co.uk
Sculpture The delicate wall installations of Kaori Tatebayashi Today we look at the beautiful, delicate wall installations of Japanese clay sculptor, Kaori Tatebayahsi. Image: cargocollective.com
Realism The Kitchen Sink Painters Today we look at a short lived period of Realism called "The Kitchen Sink School" which depicted the austerity of domestic life in post World War 2 Britain. Image: WikiArt.org
Thread and Needle The ethereal sculptures of Benjamin Shine Today we meet a sculptor whose study in fashion design has led him to a unique form of portraiture using the netting fabric, tulle, with many unique installations and collaborations now earning him much acclaim. Image: Art Summit.com
England Linoprints by Annie Soudain Annie Soudain a retired art teacher spent her early years in Cornwall where her interest in plants was piqued by long walks with her Mother along disused railway tracks. Autumn Glow Credit:thesussexguild.co.uk
Impressionism The autonomous and consistent, Alfred Sisley Today we learn about the life of Alfred Sisley, one of the founding fathers of French Impressionism, even though he was actually an English citizen! Image: alfredsisley.org
Ceramics Marie Prett's Circus Ceramics! Today we bring you the hand made ceramics of contemporary artist Marie Prett. She makes quirky animals and people, often with a theatrical, or circus theme. Image: Marie Prett Ceramics, Facebook.
Portraits Philip Johnson Portrait Painter Extraordinaire English artist Philip Johnson will amaze you with his amazing portraits of well known characters and engaging others. You will be amazed at Philip's skill in capturing the inner essence of a character.
Ceramics More magnificent Moorcroft - Part 2! Today we return to look at some more of Moorcroft's iconic designs, inspired by nature from the earliest days, right up to the current time. Image: dailymail.co.uk
Ceramics Magnificent Moorcroft - Part 1 ! Today we look at the beautiful art pottery of Moorcroft, which has been produced continuously in the same premises since 1913, and is still highly valued and collectable. Image: potteriesauctions.com
Ceramics Classic, quirky Carlton Ware Today we look at some of the many designs of Carlton ware, many of which are still available and are popular today for lovers of retro and quirky kitchen and dining items. Image: carltonwareworld.com
Fashion Mary Quant The Mary Quant Exhibition, at the Bendigo Art Gallery explores the years between 1955 and 1975, when Mary Quant revolutionised the high street, harnessing the youthful spirit of the sixties and new mass production techniques to create a new look for women. Credit: bendigoregion.com.au
Ceramics Royal Albert fine china – Refined and prolific! Today we look at a bone china brand which still features at refined High Teas around the world today - Royal Albert. Even though there were over 1,000 patterns produced it is instantly recognisable for the consistency of its production for over 125 years. Image: chinasearch.co.uk
Ceramics Royal Doulton: Recognised and Respected Many of us may be familiar with Royal Doulton, Royal Albert and Bunnykins china, but Doultons initially earned success and recognition by Queen Victoria for their part in solving a very big problem in London. Image: Vauxhall history.org
Sculpture More microscopic marvels by David A Lindon Today we return to look at some of the latest creations of David A. Lindon, a man who makes truly amazing tiny sculptures in the eye of a needle or on the head of a pin! Image: David A Lindon, Micro Art, Facebook.
Ceramics Magnificent Minton - Part 2 Today we return to look at some of the Minton innovations and the different styles of pottery, initiated under the guidance of "Herbert Minton" and his heirs, working with many other talented designers and artists. Image: My photo at NGV Victoria.
Ceramics Magnificent Minton - Part 1 Today we look at the beginnings of Minton, a Staffordshire pottery founded by Thomas Minton in 1793. It is a brand well known for its many innovations, from perfecting willow ware through to unique floor tiles in prestigious buildings. Image: aoc.gov/Wikimedia
Ceramics Spotlight on Spode Today we learn about Josiah Spode, who, like his friend Josiah Wedgwood, also created a famous Staffordshire pottery brand, perfecting Willow ware and fine bone china. Image: Spode Museum Trust