Cheryl Caira

Journo. Editor @ScotWomanMag. Fan of sea-crossing adventures, artsy happenings + a dram & a dance. Always have a song in my head.

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SW Reviews: The Three Chimneys, Skye

1 week ago | scottishwomanmagazine.com | Cheryl Caira

40 years in, an evening at this world-renowned bolthole is still something specialBy Cheryl CairaEn route to the northwest of Skye from the colour-speckled shoreline of its capital, Portree, the landscape shifts. Still with otherworldly features, but with a sweeping ruggedness spanning seascapes and crofts.
Walter Gropius: the Visionary Master of Modernism

1 week ago | invaluable.com | Jessica Smith |Cheryl Caira |Fine Art |modern art

Whether your knowledge of modernist design movements is comprehensive or relatively rookie, Bauhaus is the name synonymous with influence, accessibility and functionality. The founder of this artistic hive mind? German-American architect Walter Gropius – the man who was intent on art being for the people, with technology and craftsmanship closely aligned.
The Craftsmanship of Kintsugi: The Golden Veins Running Through Japanese Objets d'Art

Jan 7, 2025 | invaluable.com | Jessica Smith |Cheryl Caira |Asian Art

Translated as ‘golden seams’, the centuries-old Japanese art of Kintsugi breathes new life into broken ceramic objects by piecing them back together with gold. Originating in the 15th century, this mending technique is not just a craft but a philosophy and metaphor for life itself. Kintsugi makes the broken beautiful and encourages us to contemplate the value in imperfection as well as seeing flaws as something to celebrate.
Nature in Scandinavian Design: Embracing Organic Forms and Materials

Dec 2, 2024 | invaluable.com | Jessica Smith |Cheryl Caira

Renowned for its balance of form, functionality, and a deep respect for nature, Scandinavian design has shaped interiors and architecture worldwide. This design ethos, marked by clean lines, natural materials, and an emphasis on sustainability, creates spaces that feel open, inviting, and intimately connected to the natural world.
What is Expressionism?

Nov 25, 2024 | invaluable.com | Jessica Smith |Cheryl Caira |Fine Art |Abstract Art

Emerging as a bold response to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, Expressionism laid the groundwork for a range of emotive modern movements, ultimately influencing the rise of Abstract Expressionism decades later. Born around the turn of the century, and largely associated with Germany’s Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter, Expressionism’s roots can be traced across Europe, influenced by French Symbolism, Belgian artists like James Ensor, and earlier Post-Impressionist approaches.
The Art of Storytelling: Exploring Narrative Painting Across Cultures and Eras

Nov 17, 2024 | invaluable.com | Jessica Smith |Cheryl Caira

The adage goes that a picture is worth a thousand words, but the most captivating narrative paintings can go one step further and convey layered, complex stories. The beauty of narrative art is that it spans cultures, continents, and centuries, covering everything from myths and legends to religious stories or slices of everyday life. Narrative painting, at its core, is any form of art that allows the viewer to see a story unfolding.
Plein Air Paintings: Capturing the Essence of Nature

Nov 12, 2024 | invaluable.com | Jessica Smith |Cheryl Caira

A painting created entirely outdoors – encapsulating the light, colors, and splendor of nature first-hand – is something we now take for granted. But the practice of painting en plein air (from the French, literally “in the open air”) has evolved over centuries. While early plein air painters often relied on watercolors, which were portable and quick to dry, it wasn’t until the 19th century that the technique truly transformed with the advent of collapsible oil paint tubes.
Visit this under the radar Caribbean island

Oct 11, 2024 | scottishwomanmagazine.com | Cheryl Caira

Visit this under the radar Caribbean islandAdd the laidback island of Nevis to your bucket list and leave the hubbub of home behind By Cheryl Caira“Another day in paradise,” muses our new friend Bernal, as he picks us up for a mosey round the easy-breezy, sun-drenched island of Nevis. I’m lucky enough to be making my Caribbean debut while temperatures have plummeted in the UK, and I’ve never seen shimmering waters like it.
The Thief: The hotel that stole our hearts

Sep 23, 2024 | scottishwomanmagazine.com | Cheryl Caira

Want to hide out at a waterfront location, surrounded by luxury and exceptional artwork? The Thief, Oslo’s five-star design haven, will have you captured and under its spell in no timeBy Cheryl CairaThe Thief snuck up on me one quiet, sultry evening, like the most experienced of robbers bundling up a shiny new find.
Wearable Masterpieces: Designers Who Have Turned Fashion into Art

Aug 6, 2024 | invaluable.com | Cheryl Caira

The interplay between fashion and art has given rise to some of the most memorable and influential designs in history. This article explores the pioneering designers who have seamlessly blended these two realms, creating iconic pieces that transcend traditional boundaries.