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I found I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn't say any other way – things I had no words for.     Georgia O'Keeffe is one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. She is renowned for her contribution to modern art and was no stranger to the strong emotions which often fuelled her best pieces. Dali, Munch, Van Gogh and Picasso all produced strong imagery from dark periods in their lives. A subject which has been researched by many who have documented that sadness links emotion with cognition and initiates more detail-oriented work. Or...

In these uncertain times, when stuck at home, make use of the great gift of time you have been given and create. We have an unprecedented opportunity to take a step back from your busy life to do something constructive. Our studio artists are doing just that. With no distractions from social get-togethers or events, they have immersed themselves in their passion. The paints are out. The canvases are prepped. And their minds are filling with positive, inspirational ideas. Mentally the last few weeks have been tough on everyone. It's easy to lose perspective when you have no routine, and some people feel adrift with...