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The Art of Womanhood
In March 1991, while studying Economics at university, aged 19 I saw an open book lying face down on my friend's bedroom floor. I picked...
Can a Painting Mark a New Chapter in Your Life?
A painting can become a quiet marker of change. Here is how to choose art for a birthday, a move, an ending or a beginning,...
Why Do I Keep Coming Back to the Same Painting?
Why does one abstract painting stay with you? Nicola Bird explores colour, memory and the quiet pull of art you can imagine living with.
How to Hang Art at the Right Height: Above a Sofa, Bed and Beyond
A simple guide to hanging art at the right height above a sofa, bed or on an open wall, while protecting paintings from direct light...
Buying Your First Original Painting Online: 7 Questions to Ask
Buying your first original painting online? Here are seven questions to ask about size, photographs, framing, delivery, authenticity and returns.
Original Painting or Framed Canvas Print? What’s the Difference?
Discover the difference between an original painting and a framed canvas print, including texture, framing, scale and how to choose.
