Ice Artist James Tottle spends a blistering summer’s day sculpting a hummingbird from his walk-in freezer. As he carefully carves his vision, he reflects on the life he’s shaped for himself. He must kill the perfectionist. Remove the stress. Master the ego. Only then can he tap into the sense of ...

David Mather is seduced by mystery. His work has taught him to look beyond superficial surface layers to the treasure that so often lies beneath. Turning fulfils more than just a creative need within David; it helped him rehabilitate mentally and physically when he needed it most. And after 40 ye...

A life of colour has many shades.

Interior Designer Ruth Stolerman seeks a world of contrast. She has a love for colours and patterns and yet finds space to live amongst neutral tones. From last-minute building decisions to peaceful dog walks between the gravestones, the yin and yang of creative...

Vivienne Ridley has dedicated her life to renewed value. Re-purposing old forgotten items to create new heirlooms.

Tezhip Artist Nagihan Seymour is striving for perfection.
As she masterfully reshapes gold to craft her work, the graceful symmetry she is so intent on pursuing leaps from the page. Preparing for her upcoming exhibition, aptly named The Golden Ratio, Nagihan reflects on what it means to be an art...

At what point do you become an artist? When you paint a picture? When you quit your ‘real’ job? When you fill in your occupation on a form?

Amy Groves is a freelance artist and children’s illustrator, even if she struggles to say it. She’s a natural creative who loves nothing more than doodling,...

Stuart is a freelance writer living in Stoke Newington.

Driven by his unwavering passion for writing and fighting, Stuart works hard to balance his day between personal projects, paid work, and working up a sweat. We follow his bursts of laser-focused creativity as he desk hops before dawn, lis...

London cityscape artist Melissa Scott-Miller gives a peek behind her canvas.