Artists

Tracey Waddington

Tracey Waddington is a contemporary artist who lives and works in Yorkshire. Her expressive drawings of British wildlife often create a kind of relationship with viewers. Looking into the soulful eyes of ravens or dozing along with foxes delight those who have often had personal encounters with wild animals that are remembered and recounted as lifelong stories that fill hearts and souls. Wild animals are magical and wonderful and when they honour us with their presence we are filled with wonderment and joy.

Venue: Harbour Cottage. High St. Staithes. TS13 5BQ

Medium: Fine Art Drawing

Jo Walton

Jo’s work is rooted in the elements. Abstract sea/colour-scapes focus on horizons, playing with gold, silver, copper leaf, oil... steel, rust, wax and verdigris - on wooden substrates. Oxidized iron spills into rust prints onto plaster and heavy paper. Steel becomes part of an oil painting. Wildflowers and hedgerows, create moody, highly textured landscapes, on large panels. Jo trained at Hornbeam Art College in Harrogate, and achieved her Fine Art Degree at Bradford University. You can see more of Jo’s work at her studio Rogues Atelier on Fossgate, York. Viewing by appointment.

Venue: The Fisherman's Cottage, Gunn Gutter, Staithes

Medium: Painting, Printmaking, Mixed-medium

Jacqueline Warrington

Having been in business for over 40 years, Jacqueline designs and makes precious metal jewellery and silver vessels employing the traditional methods of hand raising, forging, chasing and repousse. She also makes silver icons and triptychs exploring myths and folklore. Private commissions are undertaken

Venue: Rose of England, High St. Staithes

Medium: Jewellery and silverware

Sarah Westwood

Sarah is an illustrator and ceramicist inspired by the Yorkshire coast. She creates playful, characterful artwork following the adventures of Sprocket the dog, capturing seaside charm and everyday joy. Bringing her illustrations to life, Sarah now sculpts Sprocket in clay, transforming him into tactile, collectable pieces. Her work blends storytelling with craftsmanship, celebrating dogs, coastal living, and a sense of humour that runs through every piece.

Venue: Pelican, high street, staithes

Medium: Illustrator & ceramics

Bridget Wilkinson

I paint stylised, nature-led scenes inspired by the sea and nature, where organic forms and subtle detail create a sense of movement and balance. My work is designed to bring calm, warmth, and a touch of the otherworldly into everyday spaces. I work spontaneously—sketching minimally, layering base colours, and letting emotion and intuition dictate the evolution of each piece.

Venue: Seacrest, Barrass Square, Staithes

Medium: mixed media artist

Charlotte Willoughby-Paul

Charlotte Willoughby-Paul is a painter and printmaker originally from West Berkshire. She studied Fine Art at York St John University and has since lived in York as an illustrator and pianist. Charlotte paints North Yorkshire scenes in gem like colours with a love of the outdoors:- wild flowers paths, harbours, sunsets and reflections. Beauty in nature as a haven sparks a joy of colour and light in her artworks which have recently been shown at Saltaire Gallery, Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage, Scarborough Art Gallery, Cupola Contemporary Gallery, Sheffield , York Open Studios and sells internationally.

Venue: Harbour View, Seaton Garth

Medium: Paintings and printmaking

Lucy Wilson

I my painted driftwood fish and birds. I have boxes and boxes of wood, all washed and heat treated, all shapes and sizes waiting to be transformed into a very large shoal of quirky fish. Enjoy your time at the festival.

Venue: Eastcliffe, Seaton Garth, staithes. TS13 5DH

Medium: Paintings, pebbles, driftwood

Joanne Wishart

Joanne Wishart is a contemporary British artist celebrated for her vibrant coastal paintings inspired by the landscapes and seascapes of the North East and beyond. Working primarily in acrylic, she captures the joy, colour, and character of Britain’s coastal communities with a distinctive blend of bold colours and detail. Joanne runs her own studio gallery in Cullercoats on the North Tyneside coast, where she showcases her original paintings, prints and gift items. Her paintings aim to uplift and connect viewers with the beauty of the coast, making her a natural fit for the Staithes Art Festival.

Venue: York House, Mount Pleasant. TS13 5DG

Medium: Acrylic Paintings

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