the ro-manse of the artists studio

Cathy's unique Linocut prints reflect her interest in the lives of the people and countryside of Northumberland. The originality of her work is derived from her love and talent for observational drawing and design. Her sketchbooks are very important to her and their use as a basis for her prints make for distinctive pieces that celebrate the rich history and culture of the North East. She has been commissioned to create prominent site-specific artworks, illustrated book covers and held several Artist Residencies. Currently she is working on a series of Tree prints to capture the importance of the natural environment for our mental health, especially after the turmoil of the last few years. Cathy hopes to inspire others to look at the world around them.

Jina's illustrations truly celebrate wildlife by bringing out their characteristic beauty, movement and behaviour. Working in inks, watercolours, pencils and pastels her loose, lively style and exquisite mark-making captivate and endear the viewer. Jina's illustrations, gift & homewares are highly collectable and can be purchased online or in person at her Attic Studio West. As a freelance artist Jina is commissioned by global art producers 'Wild in Art' on behalf of sponsors to design and paint sculptures for art trails exhibited throughout the UK. She offers bespoke services working to client briefs in the areas of magazine illustration, pet portraiture, mural design and graphical elements for small and commercial businesses.

David's watercolour paintings showcase the beauty of urban, coastal, and rural landscapes, iconic heritage sites and wildlife of the North East, Scotland, and the Lakes. His bold style utilizes the unique qualities of watercolours, including rich and vivid colours, watery brush strokes, and intricate details, to bring each scene to life. He captures the fleeting nature of weather and atmosphere, as well as unique and striking material features. With a background in Design and Illustration, he skilfully balances every composition. As a self-published artist, he sells limited edition prints and cards featuring original watercolors at his Castle View Studio and in galleries across the North East.

Melanie’s exquisite ceramics range from weathered sculptures, open vessels, vases, platters, wall panels, tiles, and rockpool boulders imprinted with text and geographically inspired imagery. Her work is influenced by the weather-ravaged land, coastal and industrial landscapes of Northern Britain. Richly textured surfaces are created using layers of glazes and pigments and recycled glazes embedded into clay, and once fired in the kiln are reminiscent of geological layering and the erosive powers of weather and time. In contrast the jewellery pieces are unearthed, natural porcelain treasures to behold. Artworks are available to purchase from Melanie’s Garden Studio, galleries, retail outlets and heritage sites throughout the UK.

Jessica explores nostalgia and narratives, stitch by stitch, layer by layer. She breathes new life into vintage materials, reclaimed fabrics, digital prints and found ephemera, creating intricate and textured textile pieces and captivating paper collages. The award-winning "The Arch at Belsay" kit is a testament to Jessica's ingenuity, earning her the Belsay Design Challenge accolade, in partnership with the Rural Design Centre Innovation Project and English Heritage. Through her workshops and textile kits, Jessica shares her passion for the art of slow stitching, offering individuals a chance to connect with the present moment and find grounding in the creative process. Jessica's commissioned keepsakes are truly exceptional.

Mandy is described as an inspirational British Textile Artist. She refashions disintegrating patchwork, quilts and antique embroideries into stunning backdrops for evocative collages. Her intricate designs are brought to life through the use of traditional embroidery stitches and applique, which showcase the rich and complex histories embedded in each piece. In nearly all of her work she integrates discarded North Country quilts and leaves the ghost stitches of past makers. Her work is a contemporary take on folk art tradition and technique, seamlessly blending the old with the new. Mandy is well-published and exhibits both locally and nationally, and runs popular workshops at The Hearth and throughout the UK and France.

Jill Stewart is a nationally known jeweller and metal artist. She uniquely combines sterling silver with etched copper, brass, and heat-treated titanium and each piece’s unique colour is formed by the action of heating the metal. Shapes are crafted by hand, filed with precision and skilfully soldered. Her signature style of using mixed metals, wonkiness, tool marks, lively colour and shape, are what make work truly distinctive. Her clocks are a harmonious blend of lyrical text and lively creatures that embody a sense of freedom and joy. Her jewellery designs are abstract interpretations of organic forms, each a wearable and delicate work of art. You can purchase her work online or in galleries throughout the UK, as well as at her Hadrian Studio.

Rebecca is a well-established artist, innovator and experimental printmaker of two-plate etchings and painterly monotype prints. She has developed a distinctive and imaginative landscape style, depicting land and sea, that draws inspiration from the Northumbrian landscape. Her rhythmic and idealised compositions incorporate glowing colours, detailed textures, bold patterns and powerful mark-making. Patchwork landscapes, iridescent skies, intersecting headlands, rock escarpments and the illuminating power of light are but a few of the features that are encountered in her work. Limited edition prints, high-quality giclee prints and cards are available to purchase online, in galleries and from her studio.

Adele is recognised as an award-winning contemporary printmaker, well known for her landscape monotype prints. Inspired by the peaks, waterways and woodlands of Northumberland and during camper van explorations, the rugged mountainous terrain of Europe. Her atmospheric prints expertly incorporate found objects, materials, and textures, whilst embracing the chance marks that occur in the process. Adele's prints are unique and bear her distinct textural style and her earthy colour palette is perfectly complemented by subtle yet warming accents. Adele's prints can be found in galleries in Scotland and the North East. To purchase an original print please visit her website or email.