The Notebook

All About Mother's Day

With Mother's Day coming up soon on Sunday 10 March, I have been wondering where did the idea come from? Also, why is the celebration of Mother's Day in the UK different to the US? It is a Mother's...

How to Clean a Vintage Painting

So you've just bought a vintage, secondhand painting, and you want to return it to its former glory. Or, you enjoy the rustic nature and history of buying preowned decorative art, but you want to g...

What is 'en plein air' Painting?

One of the defining characteristics of the Impressionist artists is the technique of 'en plain air' painting, or in English, simply 'outdoor' painting. Many Impressionist painters focused on the be...

What's with Mid-Century Modern?

Thanks to programmes such as Mad Men and our desire for everything secondhand in recent years, Mid-Century Modern style has made a comeback. A design movement which spanned interiors, furniture, an...

What is the 'Bookshelf Wealth' Aesthetic?

Here at Collins & Green, we are seeing a lot of coverage of a so called new trend.... 'Bookshelf Wealth'. It is all over TikTok, and even the New York Times has written about it. We have alway...

Paul Cezanne: Figuration, Landscapes and the Everyday

As a Courtauld Student, I have the privilege of seeing their large collection of Paul Cezanne's masterpieces whenever I please. Situated in Somerset House are some of the most important and influen...

Winter Warmth

Happy New Year. It really is winter here in London and I certainly feel the need to add a bit of winter cosiness and get rid of that January back to school feeling.  It is very cold and it just see...

Marina Abramović Takes Over London

Divisive, controversial, and powerful, today I am reviewing something a little different for Collins & Green Art, as it is impossible to ignore the monumental figure of Marina Abramović this s...

10 Fascinating Facts about Prints

Do you know exactly what you are looking at when you see a vintage or a contemporary print for sale? There are multiple types of prints involving all sorts of processes which take expert skill, car...

5 Must-See Artworks and Exhibitions in Vienna

Last week, I went to Vienna on a study trip with The Courtauld Institute of Art, London where I am a Master's student. With 5 days to spend, I had limited time and wanted to make the most of the be...

Truffles and Ruffles Club

Last week I went to a lovely lunch hosted by Anna and Annie of Truffles and Ruffles Club. The club was set up a year or so ago to bridge conversation, talent and ideas and they certainly succeed! ...

PAIRS

So you have two vintage pictures you would like to hang together? You could choose two by the same artist, or two works with similar themes or subject matter. You could choose paintings where the p...

Second Hand September

Why buy vintage art in Second Hand September? Well, there are plenty of reasons.  Buying vintage art will add character to your home and bring you pleasure every day. Vintage art tells stories, evo...

Gallery Walls

How to create a gallery wall. The best gallery walls grow organically with bits and pieces being added over time. The wall in my kitchen is a testament to my family’s life over the last 20 years; ...

Our first pop up Fair - Chelsea Barracks Fair 2023

We had a glorious time at the Chelsea Barracks Spring Fair; the weather was very kind to us.  Surrounded by the striking landscaping of Gustafson Porter + Bowman, Collins & Green Art showcased ...

Chelsea Barracks Spring Fair 2023

I am very excited to have been invited by House & Garden to take part in The Chelsea Barracks Spring Fair, which runs from Wednesday 23rd May - Sunday 27th May, to coincide with the Chelsea Fl...

The C&G Wedding List

Collins & Green are now offering a wedding list service.  Couples can compile a list of works and will be provided with a private link to share with guests.   For any enquiries please get in t...

Art Hire

We are delighted to now offer 'Art for Hire' - a service for interior designers, stylists and Film/TV/Art Directors. Works can be selected from the studio or via a video call, and collection or de...

Picture Hanging Masterclass

Hanging art can feel daunting. What looks good where? How high do I hang? Have I got the right tools?  Collins & Green Art have teamed up with Art & People to demystify the whole process, m...

Pink City Prints Interview

Julia was recently featured in Pink City Prints 'Stories'.  To read the full feature please click here, here is an excerpt: Your house is beautiful and we love that almost every wall is covered in...