Then there was the funniest one of all. A couple contacted me separately in the same week, each wanting to commission a surprise anniversary gift for the other. One asked for a pair of...

Art makes one of the most thoughtful and lasting gifts you can give. It’s personal, meaningful, and designed to last a lifetime, something far more memorable than flowers or gadgets that fade with time. Still, many people struggle to choose the right piece. How do you know what will suit someone else’s style, home, and personality? In this guide, I’ll share my top art gift ideas to help you choose something truly special. Why Art Makes a Memorable Gift Art offers something n

One stolen hour, a path through the dunes, and a sea that wouldn’t sit still. We’d pitched up for a family camping trip and spent the day on Brancaster Beach, the air alive with laughter and the tide sliding out. I slipped away with my painting kit — no plan, just the urge to chase the restless light as it flashed silver across the sea. That fleeting study in the dunes later grew into a finished canvas, a piece that still holds the memory of that hour