Over the past five months, there have been hundreds of entries into our portrait competition and it’s already become so much more than we thought possible. There’s a real sense of community develop...

Firstly, thanks so much to all of you that entered last month’s competition to paint the Welsh artist, Gwen John (1876-1939). It was truly a celebration of the depth of feeling there is for this we...

Figurative painter, Jack Ford, creates portraits that capture more than simply a likeness alone. With fleshy skin tones, courageous lighting, and a gentle line - his figures come alive with a sense...