Meet Unskilled Worker. The British artist who breaks a thousand hearts with every piece she paints. Including mine. Having lived an entire life before picking up the paintbrush aged 48, Helen Downie’s desire to create almost seems like an obligation.

Skye Kelly-Barrett is an Art Curator, Director and Agent, as well as the founder of Roar Illustration Agency — a unique boutique art & illustration agency representing a curated selection of the most talented artists (both established and emerging) within the creative industry. Here she shares some advice that *may* help to offer a peek behind the curtain of what can sometimes feel like a secret society…

For those with a fondness for bonnie wee Scotland, we’ve pulled together our favourite independent magazines celebrating Scotland’s rich heritage, landscapes and people. All well worth your peepers and and your pounds.

Inspirations for July. Expect (always expect) Fran Lebowitz, tears in Latvian and a tiny desk concert to lull you into the most devine playlist to work to. Here’s my joy this month.

Inspirations for June. I live with a desire to dive into every new month suitably bursting with good thoughts and inspiration. A firm believer in curating a life you want to live, here’s what I’ve been finding happiness in recently.