Every Friday we like to shine a light on works that prove original art doesn’t need to be out of reach. Collecting can feel daunting if you imagine it only belongs to high-price auctions or vast gallery walls. But the truth is, there are wonderful paintings out there — full of history, charm and character — that you can bring home for under £500.
There are some trips you talk about for years before you finally take them. I had been promising to take my son to Scotland for some time, having the previous year discovered the magnificent Torridon Hotel…
A timeless muse
Wherever you find people, you usually find dogs. They sit at our feet, race across fields, curl up by the fire, and, of course, slip into our art. Painters can’t seem to resist them, and who can blame them? A dog in a picture has a way of pulling you in, giving a scene heart and character.
