Tim Saunders

Teacher inspired famous TV personality

A former headmaster and geography teacher inspired famous British comedian and TV presenter Michael Palin to become a traveller, according to the celebrity during the unveiling of his teacher’s portrait.

Scottish artist prepares for 21st solo exhibition

Speak to any artist and they’ll all agree that a solo exhibition is the pinnacle of success. An exhibition at a prestigious London gallery cannot be bettered. Twenty-one solo exhibitions is simply fantasy.

Booming tourism trade in Devizes

More of us are holidaying at home and this becomes apparent during a trip to Devizes, which is experiencing a booming tourism trade.

This week’s art news: Nearly £17k in 100 days for charity!!!

£16,830 raised in 100 days. The sterling efforts of one entrepreneurial artist from Midlothian, who has utilised social media to sell her work for her favourite animal charity.

This week’s road test

Diesel engines are still too noisy, in my opinion.

Kia Picanto road test

There is a common thread in literature, art and design. That is that ideas are borrowed and then reinvented, sculpted into a new and unique offering.

This week’s art news

A survey of staff at Barclays Bank has found that there is far more to them than just being shallow bankers. They are serious art lovers, too.

Audi A3 road test

Driving experience. Two words that every motorist knows about, no matter what vehicle they drive. For some it will be a wholesome, positive experience while for others, totally unsatisfactory. The latter not necessarily being the car’s fault either, I might add - rather the driver’s sheer incompetence behind the wheel. But enough of the driving instructor’s tales and my Sunday afternoon experiences.

This week’s art news: India at the Tryon

What do the prodigious artists Professor Ken Howard, James Horton, Peter Brown, Patrick Cullen and George Devlin have in common? That is aside from being at the top of their game, of course.

Citroen C5 road test

The size of a boot is extremely important, especially if you have a growing family, like me.

This week’s art news - call for sponsorship

High net worth individuals will be attending an exclusive art exhibition in Devon, UK at the beginning of July and an opportunity for sponsorship has arisen. The event, showcasing the work of renowned wildlife and sporting artist Neil Cox will take place at Kennaway House, Sidmouth between Friday, July 5 and Sunday, July 14.

This week’s road test

Designers, like writers, crave inspiration and a desire to stand out from the crowd. For all the right reasons, too.

This week’s art news from the UK

If you’re Tom Clifford, the modern oil painter from London, you also produce pop videos.

Jaguar XJ road test

There is justice in the world. This point is emphasised by the Jaguar XJ but not in the way that you might first imagine.

This week’s art news: The internet and galleries

The internet has changed the way we buy art, according to the renowned painter of cityscapes, Robert E Wells.

This week’s art news

There are just 122 paintings shortlisted in this year’s BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year 2013 competition. Fourteen of those paintings belong to just three artists.

This week’s art news: Art exhibition for victims of Japan earthquake

A renowned artist will exhibit at an event to raise funds for the victims of a devastating tsunami that hit the east coast of Japan two years ago.

The importance of a painting style

Often artists are inspired by other painters and some actually emulate their style to great success.

Subaru WRX road test

There is a fundamental difference between men and women, aside from the obvious, of course. It is that both view cars in completely contrasting ways. Where lads have memories like Top Trumps cards, easily reciting top speeds and power, girls remember the size and colour.

Abstract artist seeks commercial projects

During 2013 abstract artist Penny Wilton plans to work with more hotels and restaurants throughout the world.