Meet the Artists Coming to Living North LIVE in York

The Hedgerow Artist
Scarborough-based artist Angela Weir is the creator behind The Hedgerow Artist and finds her inspiration in the natural beauty surrounding her studio. You may have spotted some of her artwork on display in the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Many of Angela’s pieces are created using traditional oils, acrylics and pastels, whilst some feature cuts of wood as a canvas.
thehedgerowartist.com
LN loves: Otter wildlife art print, £8.50

Dabble Doodle
This local artist paints vibrant, fun and colourful designs, proving how art can be used as a form of storytelling. From landscapes to animals and pretty floral patterns, many of their pieces are printed with Chromalife inks using a dye-based process for vibrancy, while some are originally hand-painted with
paint pens.
dabble-doodle.com
LN loves: Gone Fishing doodle, £20

Sue Wood
Growing up on a dairy farm near the North Yorkshire coast laid the foundations for Sue’s love of nature, which remains the inspiration for her creations. A textile artist, she create beautiful and tactile artwork often depicting wildlife, birds, flowers and feathers.
suewoodartist.co.uk
LN loves: Floral batik

Rise n Design
Amy Finch at Rise n Design creates beautifully unique resin art and homeware. A self-taught artist, Amy displays her artwork in galleries across England and can create bespoke commissions for her customers to match their interior colours. Her wall art and boards are popular, as are her coasters and trays.
risendesign.art
LN loves: Whale hook, £58.50

i see collections
From moody landscapes to quirky animals, Angela adds beautiful detail to her unique artwork and hand-painted glassware. Many of her creations transport you to the Yorkshire coast and countryside and her intricately-painted flowers are particularly beautiful.
iseecollections.com
LN loves: Peacock Feather hand-painted Champagne glasses, £60 

ApexStrides
Celebrating one year of creating this March, ApexStrides create handmade items inspired by the UK’s mountain peaks. From illustrated slate maps and wooden peaks to mugs and T-shirts, any outdoor enthusiast will want to get their hands on one of their creations.
apexstrides.com
LN loves: Knott handmade wooden peak, £13.99

Vivified Mud Ceramics
Vivified Mud’s stoneware ceramics are handmade in the heart of Lincolnshire. Totally unique, and often celebrating the fantasy of fairies and the subgenre of steampunk, Vivified Mud Ceramics create bowls, mugs, vases, dinnerware and fairy houses.
vivifiedmud.co.uk
LN loves: Beach Vibes serving bowl, £40

Seagulls Rock!
After beachcombing in Whitby, Rebekah creates her pictures from the sea treasures she’s found. Pottery, seaglass and driftwood are cleverly used in her quirky framed pictures which often depict characterful seagulls (hence Seagulls Rock!) and other coastal creatures.
facebook.com/SeagullsRockWhitby
LN loves: Seagulls in white frame

Emily Ward Art
A well-known face at Living North’s Fairs, artist Emily Ward boasts a collection of more than 200 images depicting a range of subjects including landscapes and landmarks. As well as original art, prints and canvases, her work is printed onto a variety of gifts including cups, coasters, cushions and candles.
emilywardart.com
LN loves: Wild Daisies original painting, £110

Collaborative-Art
Collaborative-Art’s original pieces are created with nature in mind, beginning with a walk to gather materials from nature. A collaboration between artist Jean Hardy and photographer Malcolm Noble, they use chemicals, paper and sometimes fabric to create their original art and prints.
collaborative-art.co.uk
LN loves: First Signs of Spring 12-inch hand-finished print, £35