Winter

Art is for life not just for Christmas!

Well, Christmas has come and gone, and the wind is blowing in a fresh New Year.

If any of you read the article in Lifestyle magazine you'll know that Art being part of our everyday lives is important to us. Why you might ask? When so many are worried about getting enough to eat or paying their heating bill, Art is often put bottom of the list. But we're convinced that food for the soul is just as important as food for the body. Without it the reason to live dwindles and we are left just surviving.

Art can raise your spirits, it can get you thinking, it can make you happy, sad and everything in-between. It can make your house into a home and it can last a lifetime - even be passed down through the generations.

Does the art on your walls reflect your personality?

I change the art on my walls quite often. I move paintings around, I store some away and dust off stored art. This refreshes my view which refreshes my mind as well as my house. I very rarely sell or give away a piece as most are chosen with great care knowing I will live with them for a long time.

Does the Art on your walls still inspire you, is it a reflection of yourself? If not why not? Wall space is precious and will help you create a home you love to be in.

My process is ever changing, as I change and grow so does my collection and so does my appreciation.

Art definitely is for life, and a life worth living!

Sue Spencer

International artist and interior designer specialising in art to match your decor.

Sue's colourful and textured pieces add a statement to your wall. Her passionate dancers add flair - if you love Strictly Dancing these paintings are a must for you.

Click here to see more of her work.

Laura Davies

Eco artist specialising in fine art using reclaimed and found materials.

Laura's reclaimed pieces are one-offs that use the grain in the wood to lead her to the finished piece.

She also does a range of reclaimed cd clocks, prints and cards of local scenes and animals.

Click here to see more of her work.