In 2018 the course of Sarah Smith’s life was altered by a single sneeze, prolapsing her spine, and confining her to a year spent on the floor. 

Learn more about London-based illustrator Afua Somuah Bediako.

Erene Dellaporta is passionate about empowering women through her art.

Imogen is the incredibly talented founder of Round About Ceramics, a fun and colourful ceramics online store selling mugs and vases inspired by the 60s. We talked all about her brand, especially her focus on being eco-friendly which starts with her products and even extends to the packaging.

Art by Paige Furlonge-Walker

Pandemic blues have inspired individuals to create works of art in all forms, whether it be a poem, a painting, a photography series, and so much more. Helen Epega, known as The Venus Bushfires, is a Nigerian/British opera singer, songwriter, composer and performance artist, who featured lockdown sounds and art at a virtual exhibition called “Her Dark Materials”.

Woodworking just got a LOT cooler with artist Jess Crow’s designs.

Isabella Strambio is someone to aspire to.

Even if you're hanging art in your home, it helps to get an adjustable art system so that you can add new artworks as and when you buy them.

Constance Regardsoe is an emerging artist living in Reading. She was born in Preston, Lancashire and was always passionate about fine art, but as the first person in her family to attend university, was encouraged to pursue a traditional route.

Chloe Sun is a passionate drawer, painter and graphic designer who frequently works with youth publications and community organizations.

When it comes to art, Esther values context and development both in her own work and others. Being able to visualise and understand the development, creation and thought process behind a piece makes her able connect with it and appreciate it more as an artist herself. This contextualisation is apparent in her Art and Design A level show; all of the pieces show a development of Esther’s ideas and skills, creating a more comprehensive view of it all together. These pieces can be seen throughout this article.

Tolmeia Gregory (Tolly, she/her) is a 20-year-old climate justice activist and artist.

I studied art in London before working in the music industry for many years.

Brooklyn Michelle is a triple threat.

Urvashi is originally from India, but is now settled in the United Kingdom. Inspired by British gardens, Patel’s latest artwork is a beautiful collection of floral paintings.

FLOWERS AND THE DOG is a creative side project started during the Covid-19 pandemic

Meet Rosie Gore, whose first collection of art is based on swirling, smooth seaweeds and dazzling, dappled waters.

Founder of Casual Chronicles, Emma, is a London-based, Australian-born artist.

Ellie Pearce is a 23-year.old Fine Art graduate who now runs her own business and sells handmade tufted rugs. Her rugs are extremely unique as they portray parts of the human anatomy ‘as seen under the microscope’. For any scientists out there who have a passion for rugs, I think I found your hidden gem!

To give you a few examples, some rugs depict the intestinal wall, an ovarian cyst, an ovarian follicle and so much more !