Artists

SandyDorerArt

In my practice I hope to convey a narrative of stillness and introspection. I use muted colours and gentle forms to create a space of tranquility and contemplation. By stripping away the superfluous I reveal the inherent beauty of the landscape and the vernacular which serves as a quiet refuge from the chaos of modern life. I have a Masters degree in Fine Art from the University of Galway, Ireland and the Burren College of Art, Co. Clare, Ireland. I currently live in East Yorkshire.

Venue: The Fishermans Cottage, Gun Gutter

Medium: Landscape. Oil on canvas

Amanda Scott

I am driven by a love of the Arts and Crafts Movement. I create one -of-a-kind handbags that blur the line between function and art. Each bag is carefully crafted using a mix of machine and hand stitching, incorporating repurposed natural materials, most notably; wool and silk from Kilts and Kimonos. The result is a collection of unique, sustainable pieces that I would describe as wearable art.

Venue: 91 Staithes Lane, Staithes

Medium: 3D Textile Art

Rob Shaw

I have been a full-time artist for over 20 years and former Staithes permanent resident I work in oils , chasing the image and sometimes working on pieces for a couple of years I have been interviewed for The One Show , Countryfile , Robson Green's Coastal Life and The Antiques Roadshow I currently live inland in North Yorkshire My work currently depicts ocean life using a style of painting to create depth and movement

Venue: The Curious Crab, Barrass Square

Medium: Oils

Carole Ramsden Silver

Initially studying at Winchester, and then Derby Schools of Art, I obtained a degree in sculpture and 3D design. Twenty five years ago I moved to Yorkshire, training further in jewellery making. I now work from my small home studio in rural North Yorkshire producing one of a kind items of jewellery and limited ranges. I employ both traditional and self taught metalsmithing skills using precious metals, enamel and gemstones. I often incorporate bits and pieces I've found and collected for their texture, form or significance.

Venue: Bethel Chapel, The Old Chapel, High Street, Staithes, North Yorkshire TS13 5BQ

Medium: Jewellery artist

Amy Smith

Amy is a Whitby-based potter working from her small studio and shop. Drawing inspiration from the dramatic coastline and sweeping moors that surround her hometown, she creates both functional stoneware pieces and decorative works. Her practice is rooted in a deep connection to the landscape, which she reflects through carefully layered glazes that echo the textures, tones, and shifting beauty of the natural environment.

Venue: St.Peters Centre, church street, Staithes

Medium: Potter

Alison Spaven

Alison is an award winning animal artist, who works principally in the medium of wool. Her works capture the spirit and essence of their subject and their semi-sculptural nature, created with a single felting needle, gives them a textural dynamism and vitality unusual in framed wall art. Each piece is professionally framed behind clarity glass, preserving the integrity of the natural beauty of the wool. A founder member of York Textile Artists, Alison has exhibited widely and her work can be found in the collections of art lovers across the globe.

Venue: The Old Chapel, High St, Staithes TS13 5BQ

Medium: Needle felted wool

Andrew G Storrie

Andrew’s paintings celebrate a distinctive way of life populated by shepherds, sheep and sheepdogs. His landscapes feature unspoiled villages at the heart of the gently rolling Wolds where Andrew now lives. Beautifully quiet watercolours, usually in the softest shades, which in an unhurried way breathe the very spirit of the Yorkshire Dales. There is also a distinct element of nostalgia and humour in his paintings it’s not perhaps surprising to learn he has reverence for the fast-disappearing red pillar boxes and telephone booths that can often be seen in his work.

Venue: Pennysteel Cottage, Boathouse Yard

Medium: Watercolour artist

Hannah Snowdon - Glow Glass Studio

Modern Stained Glass, Handmade in Yorkshire Award Winning Art - NMTF National Young Trader Finalist - Yorkshire Young Trader Runner Up

Venue: Adamsons cottage, Chapel Yard , Staithes TS13 5BH

Medium: Handmade Stained Glass

Liz Jones Studio

Liz is a printmaker and textile designer based in North Cumbria. This rural environment is a huge influence on her work. Her work can be separated into two distinct practices; limited edition original linocuts which are detailed and involve printing, by hand, a number of layers to build up an image, and; textile designs which also begin as a linocut and are then either sustainably printed in England or transferred onto silk screens which she screen prints by hand onto natural fabric.

Venue: East View, High Street, Staithes, TS13 5BQ

Medium: Printmaker, Textile Designer

Josh Sutton

My work reflects both lived experience and passing obsessions, as well as images which evolve through experimentation and humour. In choosing to apply paint with a Stanley knife blade rather than a brush, I deliberately limit the capacity for pinpoint precision which presents a struggle and a challenge that I enjoy. The incorporation of found objects, photocopies and other ephemera is a reflection of past practice and often provided stimulation for the direction, development and progression of the work.

Venue: Middlesborough House, High Street

Medium: Acrylic, collage, 3D

Michelle Swann

Michelle is an artist based in Filey. She uses her passion for the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding landscapes to create her watercolour art. A dedicated member of Filey Art Society, she has held the post of exhibition secretary for the past 2 years. Michelle will be exhibiting at Roraima House, 40 Staithes Lane.

Venue: Roraima House, 40 Staithes Lane, TS13 5AD

Medium: Painting - Watercolour

Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage

Staithes Festival Artists Beginning with S