Artist Joseph Wright made 'Self-Portrait At The Age of About Forty' in 1772. It has has now been acquired by Derby Museums.

World famous Joseph Wright portrait unveiled at museum in Derby 

The biggest known painting by Suffolk artist John Constable has gone back on display after hundreds of hours of painstaking restoration work

Constable masterpiece restored after hundreds of hours of work

Charlie Dunn from Penton, near Carlisle used his time through lockdown to draw a daily cartoon.

Cumbria man draws his way through the pandemic

An artist who used a typewriter to create a portrait of Tom Hanks has said he was “blown away” when the artwork was signed by the actor.

James Cook, 25, from Braintree, Essex, creates “typicitions”, or typed-depictions, using a random assortment of letters, numbers and punctuation marks to form an image using a typewriter.

Mr Cook sent a portrait to the Oscar-winning actor, who is a fellow typewriter enthusiast, but admitted he “forgot about it” until he received an unexpected letter in the post.

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James Cook had forgotten all about sending a portrait to the Hollywood actor - a fellow typewriter enthusiast. Then one day a parcel arrived in the post.

Typewriter artist ‘blown away’ after Tom Hanks autographs his portrait

The landlord of the site has decided to redevelop the property, meaning the gallery will have to look for a new home once their lease ends in January 2023.

Jersey's Harbour Gallery forced to find new home

A selection of art work at the Guernsey summer art exhibition.

The Sarnia Arts & Crafts Club will be holding their annual Summer Exhibition at Blanchelande College this year between Friday 6 August and Sunday 15 August

500 pieces of arts and crafts on display as summer exhibition opens in Guernsey

Studio trustees in Birmingham say more people are choosing creative careers after lockdown - and it's having a positive impact on other businesses in the area. 

Businesses bouncing back: How creativity is helping the economy 

A survivor from Bedford, named one of the likely victims of the Yorkshire Ripper, says women are still being let down by the judicial system. 

'This pain, of not having had justice': Yorkshire Ripper survivor speaks out

The group has been started specifically for people who are uncomfortable in large social situations.

New 'anti-social' art club aims to help people with their mental health

A chocolate artist from Jersey has created a 2-foot sculpture of Corbière Lighthouse.

Jersey landmark reimagined into chocolate sculpture

Nicky Hill from Tameside is a make up artist who, unable to work, has become an internet hit by posting photos of how she transforms herself into celebrities.

Meet the makeup artist who's celebrity transformations have gone viral

Wörthersee Football Stadium has been turned into Austria's biggest installation.

Artist transforms football stadium into lush forest to warn of deforestation

Since ITV News Meridian filmed with Joseph Ford and Nina Dodd a year ago, their 'knitted camouflage' has gone global.

Brighton artists moo've to next level with knitted camouflage

Hallam University says it's for Pete McKee's contributions to Sheffield's cultural heritage

Sheffield artist gets honorary doctorate

A Carlisle artist will put his war horse sculptures on display in Dumfries

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