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Painting The Bathing House: A Special Place on the Northumberland Coast
There are certain places along the Northumberland coast that never fail to draw me back, and for me one of those is The Bathing House...
Painting Seaton Sluice: A Window into the Understated Beauty of Northumberland
As a North East based artist I have the luxury of capturing not only local scenes like Tyneside but also places on the fringe, like...
Celebrating North Shields 800: Art, Heritage & My Paintings of the Fish Quay
This year marks a major milestone: North Shields turns 800 years old. From its humble beginnings as a fishing settlement in the 13th century to...
North East Gift Ideas: Unique Art & Coastal Treasures
Gift Ideas with a North East Twist 🎁 Looking for a thoughtful, beautifully crafted gift that celebrates our vibrant North East heritage? Here are some...
Celebrating 20 Years of the Alnmouth Arts Festival
A Personal Journey Through Creativity and Community The Alnmouth Arts Festival turned 20 this year—a milestone for one of Northumberland’s most beloved cultural events....
Painting Alnwick Castle: A Day of Artistic Inspiration in Northumberland
As a North East-based artist, I’m lucky to be surrounded by some of the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes — and few places are as iconic...
Life as an Independent Creative Shopkeeper on the North East Coast
Welcome , if you're new to my blog and are joining me from the Instagram challenge #MYSHOPLIFE ( hosted by @Pencilmeinshop ) I'm glad to...
Northumberland Coastal Walk: Sketching & Sea Swimming from Craster to Low Newton
Creative Inspiration: An Artist's Coastal Walk from Craster to Low Newton The Northumberland coast is bountiful in its history and beauty providing a plethora...
Capturing the Coastal Beacons : Painting the North East's Iconic Lighthouses
As an artist who grew up on the Northumbrian coast in Berwick upon Tweed, the North East’s coastline has always influenced my work. In later...