One of the things that makes Wimbledon Art Fair so different from a traditional gallery is that the artists are right there with you. In their studio, surrounded by their work, and genuinely happy to talk. Here are seven questions that will open up a real conversation!

If you've ever walked into a commercial gallery and felt like you weren't quite supposed to be there - like the art was somehow off-limits, the prices were a secret, and the whole experience was designed for someone else - you're not alone. Galleries can be wonderful, but they can also be intimidating. Open-studios shows are something else entirely.