Julia Clarke is one of Art Basket’s newest Artists and is a sculptor from the UK with a passion for working with nature’s more tactile materials, such as willow, cane and clay. She is passionate about creating beautiful and textural sculptures that are approachable and enhance the spaces around them.
Nobody could have expected what was in store for us this year, and now that many of us are stuck indoors, with nothing but the four walls that surround us for company, it’s the perfect time to start to brighten up your interior.
It’s happening! The weather is starting to turn cold and the leaves and beginning to change colour and fall, meaning one thing - it’s time to start thinking about new autumn/winter art trends.
Gallery walls have graced our homes for the past few years and are still proving popular in 2019. Home galleries are an easy way of creating a personalised, yet chic look in any space…
Julia Lafferty is a Cornwall-based painter, who specialises in capturing those special moments during nostalgic, happy days spent by the coast. Her artwork often reflects…
At Art Basket, many of our Artists offer limited edition ‘giclée prints’ of their artwork. You may be wondering what a giclée print is, or how it’s different to a regular print.
As we throw open our windows and doors and welcome the great outdoors back into our homes this season, art trends are taking a similar turn. 2019 is going to be all about floral patterns…
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you are stuck for ideas on what to get your mum this year, fear not! At Art Basket, we have been busy compiling a list of the top 10 Mother’s Day art gifts.
Artist Sean Briggs draws inspiration from his natural surroundings and its fauna to create wonderful, interpretive illustrations. Using a combination of traditional graphite, watercolour …
Spring has almost sprung and the weather is slowly getting warmer, the days are getting longer and the great outdoors is starting to brighten up a little. Interior trends are changing with the turn of the seasons…
Looking for something a little different to give your Valentine this year? Tired of the cliché bouquets of roses and giant teddy bears? Then why not give your Valentine something that will last them a lifetime?
Giving the gift of art can be a unique, meaningful and undeniably romantic gesture. We have put together 5 of our favourite ways to give the gift of art this Valentine’s Day.
Art Basket Printmaker and Artist, Krista McCurdy, is somewhat of a rule breaker when it comes to her craft. During her printing and development process , Krista likes to experiment with colour and visual texture, giving each of her pieces an element of ‘surprise’.
We had a chat with Krista to find out a little more about her style, influences, and processes.
As 2018 comes to a close, we’ve been busy contemplating some of the key interior trends for the coming year. What with Pantone announcing the ‘colour of the year’ for 2019 and the transition from winter to spring, art trends are bound to take a turn and at Art Basket, we like to stay ahead of the curve.
As part of ‘Meads Magic 2018’, Art Basket are holding a pop-up art exhibition, where 10% of all sales go to ‘You Raise me up’, a charity that offers help and support to families that have lost a teenage child.
Ever wondered why some people are creative and others aren’t? What makes creative people different to others? Creative people certainly see the world in a different way to most; their intensity, passion, sporadic thought processes and critical eye can make every day functioning a struggle for some creative individuals. But their unique way of looking at things and their unrivalled passion also make the highly creative a lucky creature.
As an Artist, you’ll know how important it is to promote yourself to potential customers, art dealers and galleries. In recent years, however, the shift online has meant that rather than handing out business cards to people in the street, you’ll be posting photos, sending emails and gathering a loyal ‘online following’.
Looking for the perfect wedding gift but not sure what to get? Some couples ask for something for their new home and some ask for money. What if you could get them both?
