And that gives us a chance to look at some keen enthusiasts with the brush closer to home.
Perhaps we got you on camera as you painted a mural in Pennywell or did some fantastic artwork at Hillview Infants School.
Were you pictured painting at a subway in Washington or as you won a prize at the Houghton Art Club Christmas exhibition?
Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.

. A brush with the past
Is there a keen artist that you recognise in our retro collection? Photo: se

. So talented in Farringdon
Artist Mike Clay and some of the pupils that helped paint the new bench in the school yard at Farringdon Community Academy in 2013. Have you spotted someone you know? Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady

. Putting the finishing touches to the play area
Pennywell Princes Trust students celebrating their work painting the soft play area at Pennywell Community Centre in 2012. Pictured left to right are Scott Sidney, Ashley Ritchie, Gavin Todd, Stephanie Hopper, Jade Smith and Amber Jolliff. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry

9. Such a caring gesture in 2014
Newcastle fans put the finishing touches to a giant wall mural on the children's paediatric ward at Sunderland Royal Hospital as a way of saying thanks to the Sunderland supporters for their fund-raising in 2014. Photo: Picture by David Allan

10. Tell us more
Did these painting scenes bring back great memories? If they did, tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: se