The artist

You can tell a lot about an artist from watching them work in the studio. Here I will feature 37 photos of famous artists hard at work in the studio.

Degas was nicknamed the “painter of dancers”. From 1860 onwards, he developed a fascination with dance, which was originally discovered at the Paris Opera, where he spent much time backstage. As a result of his interest, his paintings portrayed the dancers in private behind-the-scenes moments, as well as during their performances on stage. Take a look back over the love story between the artist and his tutu-clad muses.

Peter Iovino Photography Web Site

girlinthepark: Joe Pickard.

Artist Jeanne Oliver's seriously creative home (and studio!) reflect its owners' sensible and stylish approach to life.

Van Gogh (Maurice Pialat, 1991).

"Sometimes life is stranger than fiction, but sometimes it's incomparable in other ways. Sometimes it's heaven that the false...

Ever wondered what else you can do with a canvas other than paint? Check out this list of canvas crafts to try!

You're jacked in... and now you're jacked.

A round up of 20 art quotes that will lift spirits, inspire and motivate any artist or creative who needs a little reminder to keep going