ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Azzy’s relationship with art began early and loudly. As a child, he was endlessly imaginative, constantly drawing on anything available. Schoolbooks were covered in scribbles, and one infamous moment involved chalk drawings beneath a school building that left teachers debating whether his work was vandalism, graffiti, or simply play. He remembers giggling as they argued. Growing up largely offline meant being immersed in picture books and storytelling. Artist

This month we're shining the spotlight on Carol Shannon, a lifelong artist whose love of colour, pattern, and design has shaped a successful creative journey. A Lifelong Passion for Art: Carol has been drawing from her early childhood, especially patterns.  Her mother was a great influence, and her love was producing drawings similar to Norman Lindsey's life figures. Carol Shannon, Explosion Excelling in art and art history at school, she achieved awards and usually topped th