Portrait and plein air landscape painter Daisy Sims-Hilditch and her muse Raoul Orzabal have known each other since they were babies. Both artists now occupy studios in the same Chelsea building – and when inspiration strikes, Orzabal is always ready to sit for Sims-Hilditch as she paints. “Raoul has a fascinating character and face – he’s so knowledgeable about the history of art, architecture and politics. He’s just an interesting person to talk to. That’s why I paint him, because of his amazing brain,” Sims-Hilditch says. Three of the UK’s most inspiring artistic talents speak to @jackiedaly_designeditor⁠ about the special bond they have formed with their muse: one forged on friendship, forbearance and the desire to create memorable art in this weekend's arts issue. Link in bio to read on.⁠ 📷 @daisysimshilditch and @raoulorzabartist_ in her studio in Chelsea © Lydia Goldblatt⁠ ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #Muses⁠