Art Features
Billy Connolly Unveils Debut Art Collection: Born on a Rainy Day
March 15th 2012
Billy Connolly is well known as a comedian, musician, presenter and actor. But now he has decided to turn his hand to something very different. 2012 sees the launch of his first art collection, Born on a Rainy Day.
Sarah Baird is an artist from Essex
January 20th 2012
Langham-based mixed media artist, Sarah Baird, has loved art from an early age. Jonathan King tells her story which has taken her from the Welsh hills to the wild coast of Essex
Art and Grayson Perry
November 11th 2011
Grayson Perry talks to Pat Parker about his traumatic childhood in Chelmsford, his art, his transvestism and his extraordinary new exhibition at the British Museum
Essex Life are on the hunt for a gorgeous beach image for our July front cover
May 27th 2011
Summer is coming! Essex Life are on the hunt for a gorgeous beach image for our July front cover. Can you help?
Essex Life are on the hunt for a gorgeous beach image for our July front cover
May 27th 2011
Summer is coming! Essex Life are on the hunt for a gorgeous beach image for our July front cover. Can you help?
New website for British based Designer-Makers that promotes British craftsmanship
April 19th 2011
Miratis, a new website that promotes British based Designer-Makers is launched. Read more about the founder, Lisa Harrison and the benefits of having Designer-makers from across Britain, brought together in one place...
Priceless! - the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow comes to Layer Marney Tower
April 13th 2011
It’s time to brush the cobwebs off granny’s heirlooms this month as the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow arrives at Layer Marney Tower Written by Nicky Adams
Ian Collins, author of Water Marks, Art in East Anglia on Art in North Essex
January 12th 2011
North Essex was the last Bohemia for a group of great and wild modernist painters. Ian Collins, author of Water Marks, Art in East Anglia, shares his insight into this special time in Essex history...
artistic talent from Leigh on sea
November 11th 2010
The Paul Karslake Fine Art Gallery in Leigh on Sea is home to one of the county’s most precocious artistic talents. Caroline Foster spoke to the man behind the name
London Sitar Ensemble and World Strings rare Ragas
March 29th 2010
Following their sell-out concert at the South Bank in 2009, the Mercury Theatre is delighted that GDS promotions will showcase the Ensemble for the first time as part of Explore Culture One World Festival.
James Merriot paints scenes from...High Roding
February 4th 2010
This month's watercolours feature stunning views of High Roding painted by James Merriot
Art events in Essex
January 14th 2010
Over recent years, Essex has gained a growing reputation as a cultural centre for innovative art events. Caroline Foster introduces a few highlights for 2010
James Merriot paints scenes from...Newport
January 12th 2010
James Merriott paints village scenes from Newport
Walking through painters brushstrokes
June 15th 2009
Dedham is a highlight of the county's first ever Summer of Art this year. Nicky Adams explains what's in store in the inspirational Stour Valley Photos by Nigel Baker and www.visitessex.com
Beach Huts
June 15th 2009
Paul TaitI am a professional photographer with years of experience working across many sectors. I was the inhouse photographer for Wolff Olins, a world renowned design agency, and went freelance in 2007. I always try...
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