The Canny Little Art Company - Network Artists

1 1 DIRECTORY2016 - 172designer: emma 245318 | 0191 284 7865d i l e m m a j e w e l l e r ylimited edition | handmade in england g l a s s . c r y s t a l. s e m i - p r e c i o u s . s i l v e rThe Canny Little Art Company thecannylittleartshop | s newest Art Gallery. We show & sell the work of local Artists & crafters. We also offer workshops in creative techniques & offer space for guest Artists & craftersPaul Stangroom Fine Art GalleryOriginal watercolours of Pennine landcapes, often seen through the windows of its gently decaying farmhouses, cottages and barns. 45 Front Street | Prudhoe | Northumberland | NE42 | 07968 990552 / 01661 831343 @PStangroom Paul Stangroom Fine , books, posters and cards also my Prudhoe galleryCommissions welcomeCreative Space for Creative mindsPaint, Canvas, Papers, Thread, Fabric, Buttons, Beads, Bling & more!63 Station Road. | Ashington | NE63 8RU | 075010233463 WELCOME to our 2016/17 Directory, showcasing the creativity of emerging and established Artists and craftspeople across the North East of you are a creative professional, an amateur artist, or simply an art enthusiast, this guide highlights the breadth of skill and talent in the region and puts you in direct contact with members of Network Artists North Artists North East exists to support and promote Artists living and working in the North East.

2 Members receive many benefits, including FREE product and public liability insurance, discounted art materials and training, networking and promotional opportunities. If you are an artist/maker and would like to know more visit hope you enjoy discovering the Artists featured in this directory, who are just a sample of our many gifted members; you can browse the full Artists directory online. And to keep up-to-date with local exhibitions, events and workshops join our mailing ThirlawayChair of Network Artists North EastKeyBusiness NameAddressTelephoneEmailWebsiteTwitterF acebookInstagramCommissions welcomePlease note that the Artists are listed in alphabetical order by first visits must be arranged with the Park View, WideopenNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 6LH07919 814 @ailsavmillerAilsaVictoriaMillerArtCommi ssions welcomeAilsa MillerI create vibrant botanical pastel drawings inspired by the vivid colours of nature. I m fascinated by colour and its effect on wellbeing.

3 Flowers, leaves and berries are captured in my soft and oil pastel drawings. My artwork is also featured in my product range of cards, notebooks, mugs and Reed Art17 Cheviot View, PontelandNewcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9BP01661 @artistalanreedalanreedartgalleryCommiss ions welcomeAlan specialises in landscapes, cityscapes and portraits both in watercolours and oils. His unique, fluid style captures the atmosphere of different settings from the drama of city life to the serenity and beauty of a rural ReedDyke Nook Studio, WoodsideRyton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 4SY0191 welcomeMy handmade prints are inspired by the north east landscape and icons which reflect its industrial heritage and ancient history: Tyne bridges, Angel of the North, Cheviot hills with hidden stone age rock art. Through my collagraphs, etchings and engravings I explore their impact on our Kennard569 Farringdon Road, CullercoatsTyne and Wear, NE30 3EZ 0191 @BMFineartBarbaraMaskreyFineartCommissio ns welcomeBarbara MaskrayI have regularly exhibited paintings since 2004 and hold a BA Honours Degree and MA degree in fine art.

4 I work in oil or acrylic paint and sometimes pastels with mixed media. I enjoy painting the local environment where I live in Cullercoats and other areas of maritime interest. 5b Priors Terrace, Tynemouth, NE30 4BE0191 welcomeBrenda s work covers a wide genre of subjects including both contemporary and traditional media. My art is fundamentally based on colour and its impact or effect it has on the viewer. My aim is to capture the spirit of life, light and even joy in our everyday world. I normally use a mixed palette including inks and aquarelle to create a bold saturated glowing Hohl0191) welcomeI am an artist from the northeast working in many mediums, mainly oils. I have a diverse range of styles but I mostly enjoy creating impressionistic and modern abstract paintings and trying to instil texture and Daglish6 Carol WhiteCarol s work is influenced by the natural world around her. Her style varies according to her mood subject and medium.

5 Watercolour is her favourite medium, its versatility, transparency and free movement makes it exciting and creative to use. A passionate experienced, qualified Art teacher working with all ages and abilitiesThyme Cottage ArtworksStocksfield, Northumberland07906635706 / 01661 welcomeCarole is a printmaker and mixed media artist who experiments with light and colour. She is inspired by the landscapes of Northumberland and France. Carole also uses the traditional craft of hooking and progging to create contemporary pieces. She works with school pupils to encourage the continuation of these welcomeCath is a Whitley Bay based artist who works from Northern Print. Her love of colour is reflected in her bright, bold hand-screen printed art works and textiles. Cath creates her designs using a combination of drawing and paper cutting and is currently experimenting with different print making HodsonCarolsart12 St Georges TerraceEast Boldon, NE36 0LU0791 @carolsartonlinecarolsartpageCommissions @DarrenJCairneydarrencairneyartCommissio ns welcomeDarren CairneyDarren explores our landscape and finds the places where the natural and man made interact.

6 He tries to convey in his art the fleeting nature of our individual lives and the perceived permanence of our landscape. He creates his work using pen and ink and adds colour using acrylic welcomeI still work on large coloured pencil drawings, but over the last couple of years I have increasingly turned to acrylic paint. "Sitting in the back row (above) is part of a series based on ripped movie and advertising posters. Other subjects include animals, birds and Pickard07895 023 @DarrenMundyArtDarrenMundyArtCommissions welcomeDarren MundyDarren is a self taught artist who uses acrylics and a vivid colour palette to achieve maximum impact, with a strong contrast of light and dark colours. This has become one of the main trademarks of his art. Darren s ultimate aim is to make you smile he usually succeeds. His Hilltown work is available as originals, prints and greetings Glass Barn StudioHarbottle Grange, HarbottleMorpeth, NE65 7DN(01669) @GlassBarnStudioTheGlassBarnStudioCommis sions welcomeDawn & Jan WatsonDawn & Jan have been running their stained glass studio since 1985.

7 Inspired by nature & their surroundings in Upper Coquetdale; they create contemporary pieces using techniques such as sand-blasting, etching, kiln fired painting & staining, fusing and glass mosaic. Dawn Booth Wilson ArtistUnit 1F Castle Gardens, Durham Dales Centre, StanhopeCounty Durham, DL13 @DawnBoothWilsondawnboothwilsonCommissio ns welcomeDawn WilsonDawn s artwork is often bright, colourful and fun. It is forward looking, yet is created from memories and events of the past. The Little folk-like people are child like yet have old heads on their shoulders. The mixed media pieces incorporate collage, old books, maps and vintage Taylor Photography01434 @dtphotographydavidtaylorlandscapephotog raphyCommissions welcomeDavid is a landscape, architecture and travel photographer based in Hexham, Northumberland. He has written over thirty-five books about photography. David also runs photography workshops in and around Northumberland throughout the Taylor9 Lovetextiles07780 @StitchDonnaLovetextilesDonnaCheshireCom missions welcomeDonna Cheshire2016 Gold Award winner for Needlecraft in the Craft & Design Selected Awards - Donna upholds these high standards in all her work, personal,commissions, community and workshops.

8 Donna creates vibrant textile landscapes in fabric and stitch. Each unique piece captures the scene and mood with detailed texture and vivid @palettescrapereleanoreditchburnartistCo mmissions welcomeEleanore DitchburnI specialize in oil and acrylic landscape paintings and natural history subjects. My work is selected from locations that I have visited and love. I develop these scenes into paintings and sketches that are perfect for both art collections and interior Conway BookbinderSunnybank, Station Road, Allendale, NE47 9PY01434 Commissions welcomeLiz Conway has been repairing books since 2000. Liz s customers include Hartlepool Museums Service, also private individuals. Liz makes blank books to order, and decorated enjoys reviving much-used books, giving them the TLC they need, and also converting paperbacks into Conway10 Nostalgic Fine welcomeGary SmithMy main art is based on my memories of growing up in the 60 s. I paint in oils.

9 Recalling childhood events and the games we played and observing others around me at the time. a lot of what was done then has long since changed so this is my way of keeping some of it alive. I hope you Victoria Crescent, AlnwickNorthumberland, NE66 1RQ07738 @gillianleesmithgillianleesmithartistGil lian Lee SmithWorking in oils, acrylics and pastels I am drawn to both people and landscapes. The ways in which we are connected to and impact on the land and in particular coastal communities nestled on that precarious point between land and sea. An ongoing connection to our heritage and our Jewellery07733 @dilemmajewelsdilemmajewelleryCommission s welcomeDilemma is a visual impact jewellery range crafted by designer Emma Howey in Newcastle. Unique statement pieces made in limited edition colour collections using kiln fired glass with semi-precious, silver and crystal components. Collectable wearable art for accessorising to maximum effect.

10 Bespoke and special Collection H pieces support the Howey11 Kilnsey, Hebron, MorpethNorthumberland, NE61 3LA01670 welcomeHelen MoranWhere ancient traditional meets imaginative contemporary. The art of corn plaiting as seldom experienced in modern times. Helen s approach is as refreshing as it is skilful. These corn treasures are individually plaited and available in a wide range of sizes and designs. A 'something different' gift for all Main Street, Felton, MorpethNorthumberland, NE65 9PP07503 welcomeI am a textile artist. Using free-motion embroidery, I draw with a stitched line and paint with a range of recycled fabrics. Inspired by the shapes, colours and patterns of botanical subjects, the resulting images combine bold pattern and intricate workmanship, depicting the beauty in the ordinary and PorembaHelen Cowans Arts07900 @HelenCowansHelenCowansArtsCommissions welcomeHelen CowansI am an award winning, qualified adult tutor and lecturer with a passion and love of textiles, archaeology, history and Northumberland.