Homes & Antiques
The love seat
Defined simply as a settee that seats two, but also known as a tête-à-tête, a causeuse, a confidante, a siamoise and a gossip couch, the form is common in many countries including Britain, France, and America says Katherine Wright, auctioneer and antiques specialist at Lyon & Turnbull
3 min |
February 2022
Homes & Antiques
REGENCY Romance
Laura and Dan Taylor’s home is a theatre of beauty, embracing the faded grandeur of old French châteaux with a hint of rock and roll chic
4 min |
February 2022
Homes & Antiques
John Bly
A leading authority on antique English furniture and famous for his longstanding appearances on the Antiques Roadshow, John Bly has recently celebrated 130 years of his family’s antiques business and is eternally fascinated by social history…
5 min |
February 2022
Homes & Antiques
Fabric of life
The art of making decorative trimmings is being kept alive by a small number of artisans, their ‘passementerie’ adding glamour to historic projects and bespoke interiors alike.
3 min |
February 2022
Homes & Antiques
RISING STARS
Innovation, drive and passion for their chosen paths are key characteristics of our leading young auctioneers, fair organisers and dealers – we meet eight of the freshest faces on the antiques scene, all aged 35 and under
10 min |
February 2022
Homes & Antiques
French Fairytale
The romantic Dordogne in south-west France proved the perfect backdrop for Jean-Marc Durand’s renovation of an old stone house that is now just as charming as its dreamy locale
3 min |
February 2022
Homes & Antiques
Colour BALANCE
Longing to reconnect with the countryside, Amelia Harvey has brought a lacklustre Cotswolds gem to life with love, care and a riot of vibrant colour
4 min |
February 2022
Homes & Antiques
Buying Antique Rugs Dream Weavers
With their intricate patterns, painstaking production and compelling history, antique rugs are capable of provoking high passion, and they make a striking focal point in the home
6 min |
February 2022
Homes & Antiques
Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM
Sophie Yaniw, curator at Petersfield Museum, which has just reopened after a £4m expansion and refurbishment, speaks to Rachel Nottabout bronze age artefacts and prisoners of war
3 min |
February 2022
Photography week
HOW TO USE THE RULES OF CLASSIC COMPOSITION
Use methods employed by artists over the centuries to help you create engaging compositions every time
3 min |
January 13, 2022
Photography week
FANTASTIC FLORALS
Achieve fantastic results with a simple set-up of flowers in a vase, plus some budget-friendly props that you’re likely to have at home already
3 min |
January 13, 2022
Photography week
PLAY WITH SHADOWS
Get creative with light and shadows in this simple still-life setup, by learning how to transform a ring into a love-heart shadow
3 min |
January 13, 2022
Photography week
FIELDCRAFT
Special species don’t appear by magic, and you’ll need to put in the groundwork if you want to capture elusive subjects
3 min |
January 06, 2022
Photography week
USE A WIDE-ANGLE LENS TO PLAY WITH PERSPECTIVE
Still-life photography isn’t all about zooming in with macro lenses – try a different approach by using a wide-angle optic
2 min |
January 13, 2022
Photography week
STARTER SETTINGS
Master the essential camera settings you’ll need for capturing successful wildlife images in challenging conditions
2 min |
January 06, 2022
Photography week
MAKE A STRAWBERRY SPLASH WITH OFF-CAMERA FLASH!
Capture a dynamic image by using an external flash to freeze the exact moment that a strawberry splashes into water,
2 min |
January 13, 2022
Photography week
GETTING THE GEAR
Pick out the right clothing and kit, and protect your gear from the cold
2 min |
January 06, 2022
Photography week
SKYDIO 2+ MAKES IT EASIER TO GET SLICK AERIAL SHOTS
New Keyframe feature promises smoother results for non-pro fliers
1 min |
January 13, 2022
Photography week
TWEAK THE TECHNIQUE
Once you’ve nailed the basics, it’s time to take your shooting skills up a notch for better and more consistent results
2 min |
January 06, 2022
Photography week
SONY'S NEW SENSOR COULD TRANSFORM PHONE CAMERAS
Redesigned CMOS chip could find its way into mirrorless cameras too
1 min |
January 06, 2022
Wallpaper
Best Art Destination
Hauser & Wirth, Menorca
2 min |
February 2022
Artists & Illustrators
HOW I PAINT: Peter Graham
This daring Glaswegian artist is a modern successor to the Scottish Colourists and here he shares his thoughts on bold brushwork, pigment choices, and knowing when to stop
10 min |
February 2022
Artists & Illustrators
Colourful Greys
Whether you choose to use pre-mixed neutral colours or blend bolder hues together, HASHIM AKIB shows how to create interest in the duller parts of a painting
5 min |
February 2022
Photography week
THESE CAPTIVATING IMAGES WILL HELP SAVE ELEPHANTS
Photo book aims to raise £50,000 for Born Free's Kenya conservation project
1 min |
December 30, 2021
Photography week
THE ART OF COMPOSITION
Improve your images by discovering all of the essential skills, techniques and tricks you need to ensure you get the composition right every time
10+ min |
December 30, 2021
Photography week
HOW TO...MASTER THE WHITE BALANCE TOOLS
Set the correct white balance post-shoot to eliminate colour casts, with the powerful but easy-to-use tools in Adobe Camera Raw
1 min |
December 30, 2021
Photography week
SHUTTER SPEED SKILLS
Jason Parnell-Brookes introduces you to the fundamentals of using shutter priority mode to control the duration of your exposures
3 min |
December 30, 2021
Photography week
GOPRO HERO10 BLACK
An enhanced action cam that’s better at everything
4 min |
December 30, 2021
Photography week
GOPRO HER010 BLACK UPGRADE ADDS A HOST OF NEW FEATURES
Firmware update brings 24fps option and a SuperView wide-angle mode
1 min |
December 30, 2021
Artists & Illustrators
VISUAL Diary
Why not put the kettle on, pick up a pen, and try your hand at keeping a “tea” diary? EMMA LEYFIELD shares advice and tips to get you in good habits in the New Year
6 min |