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The Art of Letting Go: Finishing a Piece vs. Knowing when to Walk
In an industry that often rewards relentless output, there is something radical in the act of stopping. For fine artist Lucy Richards, perfection is overrated anyway (and usually late), instead it’s more about trust and growth, along with the creative maturity to...

Shades of Us
A new generation of young Black artists are redefining art by infusing their heritage, lived experiences, and cultural traditions into their work, sparking conversations about race, belonging, and artistic representation in the UK. You can learn a lot about someone...

The Art of the Nude: Navigating Censorship & Controversy in the Digital Age
A blurred image. A restricted post. A piece of art reduced to a cautionary warning. In the covert conflict between censorship and creativity, nudity has become a digital battleground. Nude art has played a fundamental role in artistic expression for centuries....

Urban Sketching: Paper or Pixel?
Is the undo button cheating, or is it a tool for creative freedom? Iris explores the strengths, nuances, and philosophies of the iPad versus the old school sketchbook within the world of urban sketching. For as long as artists have sought to capture the world around...

Skateboarding’s Visual Historian: Leo Sharp on Skate Culture and the Perfect Shot
Leo Sharp is a pioneering photographer who has seen the evolution of skateboarding since its boom in the late 80s. Also a lecturer at Falmouth University, he is now passing on his photography skills and experiences to the next generation. As the photo editor and...

The Creative Benefits of Changing Environment
Iris explores how stepping into unfamiliar territory can spark fresh ideas, shift your style, and help you see the world (and your work) in a whole new way. A change in scenery is widely considered to result in a change of perspective. Whether it’s jetting off to the...

Walk The Line: The Nuance of Political Cartoons
From the arrest of Donald Trump to the ongoing crisis of the NHS, James Whitworth has had the pleasure, and career, of summarising vast amounts of content into a cartoon thousands digest every morning alongside their brekkie: “I see visual journalism as just another...

Street Art and the Beautiful Game
In alleyways, underpasses, and on the sides of old brick buildings, a new kind of gallery is emerging - one where the beautiful game takes centre stage. Across major cities, from London to São Paulo, and now in Sheffield, urban street football murals are transforming...

Illustrating Memories: The Art of Personal Connection
Ever wondered about how art can capture the essence of a place, person or moment in time? Meet Amelia Chang, a 21-year-old urban sketch artist who has turned her love for architecture into a way of illustrating personal memories. While most of us are still trying to...