Artists

Marksyndney Art

Mark is an old retired Yorkshire bloke and an untrained artist who just loves visual art. He mainly uses acrylics and lately has been focusing on scenes of Staithes. He also has a history of producing caricatures and humorous drawings, some of which have been published. This will be Mark's first ever exhibition and he is both looking forward to and terrified by the prospect! He loved the art that he saw at Staithes last year and hopes that his paintings find a place there. Thanks for looking!

Venue: Lahney Cottage, High Barrass

Medium: Acrylic paintings

Christine Hughes Fine Art

Christine has an alternative modern interpretation of a traditional landscape, using bold vivid colours and impulsive mark making, inspired by North Yorkshire's rugged Moors and coastline. Her vast imagined landscapes transport you to view an alternative euphoric realm. Using acrylics in striking neon and mixed media Christine is influenced by the surrounding landscapes and her interpretation of them and composes each piece as a way of expressing her memories as 'Snippets of Time'. Christine is a fine artist and narrator of stories developing in the form of her illustrations & Ceramic Sculptures, inspired by anecdotal life events and imagined whimsical characters in animal and human form. Christine transforms you into a magical world by use of colour to create original paintings to make you smile.

Venue: Bethel Chapel

Medium: Fine Art Illustrator

Alan Taylor Art

I am a self taught wildlife artist working mainly in pastels, some colour pencil, watercolour and ink and I am a member of the Staithes Arts and Crafts cooperative. I am a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild and produce my giclee prints to their high standards. Alongside my giclee prints I also sell my work on fine bone china mugs, coasters, bookmarks, greeting cards, handy bags and fridge magnets too, some of which are specific to Staithes so suitable as holiday gifts.

Venue: Staithes Arts and Crafts Centre, 7 Church St TS13 5DB

Medium: Wildlife/Animal Artist

Artbyjuliacollins

I am a North Yorkshire artist and teacher of art for all abilities. I paint the coast and countryside where I live and visit. I take commissions, sell original works, prints and art courses.

Venue: Beckside Cottage, Northside, Cowbar TS13 5BY

Medium: Oil, wax landscapes

Susan Noble: Artist/Printmaker

I am a linocut artist based in Saltburn on the North East coast. My work is rooted in the landscapes that surround me, from coastal views to woodland environments, which I explore through drawing and printmaking. I begin with observational sketches and photos, then translate these into hand-carved linocut prints. I am drawn as much to the process as the final result and as with most printmakers, I’m overly happy each time the last layer of colour prints in the right place and makes all the other colours make sense!

Venue: Betsy & Bo

Medium: Linocut prints

Suzanne’s Artscape

Suzanne specialises in watercolour. She creates atmospheric land and seascapes that present a feeling of tranquility. Her work consists of large bold washes down to the finest details. Suzanne’s paintings invites the viewer to take time and explore the scene. Suzanne was born and still currently lives in Yorkshire, and this is where she finds much of her inspiration from. Suzanne is a self taught artist, and has successfully sold her work for over 10 years.

Venue: Crows Nest Cottage 9 Cowbar Bank Staithes TS13 5BZ

Medium: Watercolour artist

Alex Ash

Inspired by the tranquil sea and sun of her childhood home in Dubai and the dramatic, moody seas of North Yorkshire, where she was born and now lives, Alex creates abstract seascapes. She works with a range of media, but predominantly acrylic, ink and gold leaf, all work is then finished with a shiny resin glaze.

Venue: The Boiling House, Beckside

Medium: Resin Glazed Seascapes

Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage