The Artists You'll Find at Living North LIVE in Newcastle this May
At Living North LIVE, we're proud of hosting some of the North East's most talented artists
Amy Rutherford
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Amy is a studio potter based near Newcastle and has more than a decade of ceramic experience. She works with stoneware and porcelain to create wheel-thrown pieces using traditional glazes, including wax melters, mugs and soap dishes. You can get involved in her workshops at Elvet & Bailey in Durham and at Recreate Today in Whitley Bay. Wax Melter, £25
Fieldhouse Pottery
fieldhouse-pottery.com
From their home on Fieldhouse Lane in Durham, Kathy and Martin sell unique stoneware pottery with bespoke glazes for everyday use. The themes of their designs range from iconic Durham landmarks to wild swimming, and their unique mugs would be a great addition to your kitchen. Find them in Durham Outdoor Market Place most Saturdays. Wild swimming mug, £30
Katherine Hodgkinson
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Katherine is a creator from Newcastle who lives by the sea and is inspired by nature. She handmakes wire flowers and displays them in a number of ways – some in frames and others in glass bottles. Each flower is made with black coated copper wire, twisted and knotted, and the stems are then sealed into the glass using a small amount of clear resin. Handmade wire flowers in 10cm glass bottle, £22
Haf & Co
hafandco.co.uk
Newcastle-based Haf & Co was established in 2018 to promote the importance of our ocean ecosystem. They sell cute animal prints (think puffins, orcas and turtles) on mugs, bottles, bags, calendars and cards. A tree is planted for every order placed through their website and 10 percent of their profits are donated to marine conservation charities. Humpback water bottle, £20
Lauren Young Illustration
laurenyoungillustration.com
Lauren’s colourful illustrations are largely influenced by the County Durham and Northumberland countryside. She produces greetings cards, pet portraits, personalised prints and bespoke stationery, and many of her cards are printed on paper packed with wildflower seeds so you can plant them after use. Tyne Bridge watercolour print, £10
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KBevanArt
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Kyle Bevan is a Newcastle-based, nature-inspired artist (and also the co-founder of The Naked Baking Company). His Instagram feed is a tidal wave of seascapes displaying his ocean-inspired coasters, candle boards and trinket dishes made with resin. He’s recently been experimenting with a combination of thick glossy waves over textured sand. Metatron’s Cube pendant, £17.99
Rhianne Siân Designs
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Rhianne Johnson set up her own illustration and surface pattern design business, taking inspiration from the architecture, wildlife and landscapes around her. She graduated in 2017 with a First Class Honours Degree in Textiles and Surface Design and launched her business in 2018. Taking inspiration from the architecture, wildlife and landscapes around her, her detailed sketches are featured on aprons, notebooks, cushions and bags. Read our interview with Rhianne at livingnorth.com. Durham AGA cover, £16.50
The Arty Northumbrian
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Ray Stephenson was born in Newcastle and has a passion for drawing and painting. He works in various mediums but mainly in watercolours and acrylics depicting both animals and landscapes. While his framed paintings make a great addition to your home, his artwork is also featured on a great selection of greetings cards. Around the Farnes greeting card, £3
Kilday & Co
kildayandco.com
Kilday&Co design luxury lampshades, cushions, giftware and kitchenware – all handmade and produced in their Darlington-based studio. Alice Kilday launched the business last year hoping to transform homes with distinctive designs and exciting colour palettes, and her floral and abstract designs are unique and vibrant. Read our interview with Alice at livingnorth.com. Mantle Mono Cushion, £39.50
Robert Myers Art
robertmyersart.com
North Shields artist Robert has a background in computer graphics but he’s always enjoyed painting. From the North East coastline to the Lake District and beyond, his artwork has developed over time with more expressionistic styles and this led to his series of city paintings, many of which depict Newcastle. Tyne View limited edition print, from £80
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Sam Wood
samwoodart.co.uk
Newcastle-born Sam is a popular figure on the North East art scene. He works mainly in oil paint to create mood and atmosphere through his realist work, and the themes are inspired by everyday surroundings – most notably the people and architecture of Newcastle. Mul’s Piece limited edition and signed giclée print, from £39
Emily Ward
emilywardart.com
Emily is a professional artist who has painted murals, commissions and artwork for large charities in the North East but is best known for her depictions of the North East coastline, castles, landscapes and woodland. She also offers the opportunity to order a portrait commission of your family, friends or pets, produced from your own photos. White Horse, Kilburn original painting, £100
