Easels When choosing an easel, firstly you need to decide where you are using it If it will be outdoors on rough ground then perhaps you will need a “” style easel

Since before the exponents of the Arts and Crafts movement were born and before Impressionism, Symbolism and Realism, the art world has been supplied by Winsor and Newton The company was founded by William Winsor (note: not Windsor) and Henry Newton in 1832 at 38 Rathbone Place, London, which at the time was at the heart of the artists’ quarter

Everyone loves to paint from the hand painting attempts of very young children, school age kids learning the basics of shape and colour, hobbyists or creative designers using the medium as a means of expressing themselves or even older generations looking for a relaxing yet fulfilling pastime in later life

Paintings have always been a focus of love, jealousy and desire amongst all sectors of the community, and have seemingly untold ability to generate jaw-dropping prices at auctions with investment from the worlds richest galleries, corporations, private owners and investors In this article, we take a look at some of the most expensive paintings ever sold