A picture is worth a thousand words, or maybe even more when it involves complex feelings. We find out about a course that allows youth to express their thoughts and stories through art.

Rolph Hediger used coffee and ink to create the compelling portraits for his show For Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. The series was driven by the artist’s love of meeting vastly different people and telling their stories.

Davey Bishop, aka the musician Davey Beige, has made a life in music — as a student, teacher and an accomplished artist with more than 30 years experience. His new EP, Rise Above, is out in May.

The horrific situation in Ukraine is on all of our minds. When we saw calls to support fellow creatives there, we thought this could be a small way Our Place could contribute to people trying to survive in a war-torn country. Here, five Ukrainian artists share their work.

If you want to tread more lightly on the planet, own something handmade and one of a kind, or just know your money is going to a good place, check out these products made by go-getting locals.