Category Archives: Art & Interiors

Styling tips, seasonal displays, and ways to live with art – not just look at it.

Perfect for readers who want to make their homes feel more personal, curated, and vibrant. Posts here explore how art transforms a space.

Friday Finds: 10 Beautiful Works Under £500

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.

Big Impact, Small Scale: The Case for Miniature Paintings

They may be small in size, but miniature paintings can bring big personality to a space.
Whether tucked into a bookshelf, layered on a mantle, or hung within a gallery wall arrangement, small-scale artworks offer one of the most versatile — and charming — ways to bring original art into your home.

Highland Light: Why Artists Are Drawn to Scotland

There’s something magnetic about Scotland. It’s more than just the drama of the Highlands or the mood of its lochs – it’s a feeling that artists, for centuries, have tried to capture. At the Stag Gallery, we have been providing Scottish landscapes to homes in the Highlands for over three decades, including some of the country’s finest country houses, castles and landmark hotels. So, we wanted to take a moment to ask: why does Scottish art resonate so deeply, and what makes it so timeless?

Elegance in Motion: The Art of the Horse

There’s something about horses. Not just the way they move — though that’s part of it — but the way they carry themselves. Dignified. Powerful. Effortless. It’s no surprise artists have been drawn to them for centuries. Whether galloping across a racecourse or standing still in the mist, a good horse painting has a way of filling a space with presence…

Art for Bright Spaces: Summer Interiors

There’s a particular kind of light in June that turns everything golden — the hour before dinner, the first stream of morning through the blinds, the soft shadows that stretch across floorboards. It’s the season where walls become canvases in themselves, and even the simplest corner of a room feels transformed.

The Wild Beasts

Fauvism was an influential art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in France. It is characterised by its bold and vivid use of color, simplified forms, and a departure from traditional representational techniques. The name “Fauvism” comes from the French word “fauve,” which means “wild beast,” and was coined by art critic […]