L. Cornelissen & Son

Probably the best art supply shop in the world. When I first came to London, it changed the way I painted, because you can buy pure pigments, great big magical jars of colour. It looks like the Old Curiosity Shop or an artist’s sweet shop—you just disappear in time. And the people who work there are incredibly knowledgeable, a rare thing these days. What could be a nicer follow-up to a visit to the nearby British Museum than spending an hour here, buying gorgeous little vials of amazing colours, beautiful brushes, and great paper to create your own take on the masterpieces you’ve just seen?