This is one we've been looking forward to doing since we launched the site last year. Brighton Artist of the Year 2005, Serena Sussex joins our editorial team in a specially commissioned series of articles following the evolution of a new piece of work to be unveiled at this year's Brighton Festival.
Over the next few weeks Serena will tell us how a trip to South Africa inspired the series of paintings that she will be exhibiting at her home this year.
Through diaries and a photo journal of her trip we will see and read about the landscape and events that inspired her to create the paintings you will see in May. You will also see photographs of a specific work 'Lion's Head' at various stages, from its inception through to the final piece. That painting will then be available to view in Serena's home throughout the Festival.
This is a unique opportunity for you to follow a highly regarded and well established artist on the trip that inspired her new paintings and the to follow the evolution of a specific work from start to finish.
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Kemptown artist Bruce Sandeman Craik, that's who. Along with fellow artist, photographer Judith Baron, you can find Elvis, the Beatles, Alison Goldfrapp and many more artists adorning the walls at 11 St Mary's Square.
Do you think we should let Priscilla know?
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In the second part of his article about Open Houses, Bill Black talks about who to talk to, where to go and what to do when that inspirational moment strikes as you stand in another artists' Open House and think - 'Hang on, I can do that'.
As with other defining moments in history, the execution of that seemingly brilliant idea can prove to be slightly more difficult than you imagined.
Fear not, brave soul! Our boy Bill will guide you through the myriad different ways you can get from 'I can do that' to welcoming the public into your home. There are lots of friendly people waiting to help you and here's where you'll find out how to get in touch with them.
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