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271 North East creatives doing proper work
Meet the artists, photographers, makers and independent businesses in the Network. Find someone to follow, work with or support across the North East.
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I’m Laura also known as the Nerd that Draws. I work and live in Gateshead as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer.
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Freestyle drawing
Elizabeth Dutschak is a freestyle mixed media artist creating mindfulness-inspired art, with a focus on promoting relaxation and self-reflection through her unique, expressive pieces.
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Botanical casting
Wild at Heart Art is a maker based in Newcastle, creating decorative bas-relief wall panels by casting real botanicals into earthen materials such as plaster or terracotta, combining nature and craftsmanship in unique, organic designs.
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Social Media and Content Creation
That Samantha Jones is a creative services provider who specialises in supporting women-led businesses with social media and content creation, offering tailored solutions to help them manage their online presence with ease.
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Animation, illustration and motion design.
James Taylor is an animation director, illustrator, and motion designer with over 15 years of experience in 2D animation, leading teams and working on various projects, including education, games, and large-scale installations, and founder of aNEmates, a community connecting North East animators and illustrators.
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There's a lot of brilliant art being made up here. Get to know the North East artists and illustrators behind it, see what they're creating and find someone whose work stays with you.
Artist
Elliott McCann trades as Red Rockette, creating original lino prints and illustrations that spotlight queer culture and northern life, drawing on vintage Americana, traditional pin-up art and mid-century style.
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Artist
A freelance illustrator who returned to Newcastle after studying illustration in Kent.
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Artist
I am a Queer artist writing and making art of Queer fantasy, showing that Queer people can be heroes too.
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Artist
An illustration graduate developing an independent art business alongside postgraduate study.
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North East photographers and filmmakers have a way of showing us things we might have missed. Have a look at their work, follow along and find someone to make your next idea with.
Photographer
May photography is a photographer capturing local events with a passion for showcasing the joy and vibrancy of everyday life, evident in her vibrant and dynamic photographs.
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Photographer
Also known as mediaratz. A creative portrait photographer using smoke, projection, lasers, UV light, fire and underwater techniques.
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Photographer
I’m a North East photographer and content creator, creating photography and visual content for businesses, tourism, places and experiences.
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Photographer
Photographer and cinematographer Ralph Deloso puts a cinematic lens on everyday stories. Based in Newcastle, he is currently spending a year in Melbourne, Australia.
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Good design can change how a place, product or idea feels. Get to know the North East designers, architects and studios putting their own thinking into the work.
Designer
Biggi is a freelance footwear and apparel designer with a notable background, having worked with over 10 brands, including Nike, offering comprehensive design services from graphics to product presentation.
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Designer
Billie Learmonth is a graduate graphic designer based in Newcastle, specialising in branding and packaging design, with a strong focus on developing innovative concepts and effective communication with clients and colleagues.
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Designer
Aniseed crafts strategic, thoughtful brand and graphic design, from brand strategy and identity to everyday design, partnering with engineers, healthcare experts and academics to make complex information simple, human and accessible, based in Durham.
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Designer
Eleanor Osada is a multidisciplinary graphic designer, photographer and photo editor specialising in bold, music-focused visuals, from merch and tour posters to social assets, packaging and live-gig photography; work featured by Warner Music, Ticketmaster, NME and The Times.
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There's something special about knowing who made the thing you love. Meet North East makers and craftspeople, see what they're creating and put a name to the hands behind the work.
Creative
Margaret Woodliff Wright is a creative milliner who designs and makes hats, often incorporating recycled materials, and collaborates with artists and designers on projects such as the Fashion Britain She Bairns Get Nowt catwalk show at Newcastle's Grainger Market.
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Designer
Milly B Designs creates one-of-a-kind personalised keepsake embroidery hoops and felt gifts, custom-made for occasions and themes in County Durham.
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Local business
An independent screen printer producing organic and retail garments for bands, tattoo artists, creators and pubs.
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Perfumer
Michele Riveroll is a professional perfumer with over 20 years' experience creating bespoke fragrances for global brands, now offering accessible perfume creation services through her olfactive studio in Northumberland.
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There’s a lot of good work happening around here. Find someone you might not have come across yet.
Creative
An alternative model and actress drawn to unconventional aesthetics, expressive characters and creative collaboration.
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There's plenty of sound worth listening to coming out of the North East. Find musicians, recording studios and audio creatives to follow, support or make something with.
Musician
Touring performer-composer with a North-East based mentorship business developing musicians 1-1, in bands, and through practical modular courses.
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Singer, songwriter, events manager (CIC)
Ambar Dhesi is a North East-based singer, songwriter and director of Community Interest Company Ambar Dhesi Events, blending R&B, soul, reggae and D&B while providing a safe platform for artists; recent release GEMINI SZN, debut album due November 2026.
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Musician
Musician Annie Enclave from Gateshead writes and designs shows inspired by adventure, nostalgia, nature and fantasy; she is currently composing an album and developing her live performance.
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Performer/Artist/Engineer/Producer
Bosko Green is a multi-genre music artist known for his nonconformist approach and eclectic influences, resulting in original and often left-field music, showcased through stripped-down live performances and varied studio work across multiple genres.
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Behind every independent business is someone putting their time and heart into it. Explore North East independent businesses, meet the people running them and show some love locally.
Nail artist
Nail artist Natalie specialises in precise Russian cuticle prep and meticulous gel applications, from thin aesthetically pleasing builder gel to structured hard gel and minimal classic nail art, and educates beginner or upskilling nail technicians in the uk
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Tattoo studio
Northern Tattoo Collective is a well established tattoo studio in the heart of Newcastle city centre with ten artists covering a wide range of styles and a warm, welcoming studio that acts as a safe space for everyone.
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Creative
Oracle Beauty is a private beauty studio offering bespoke Nail, Brow, Lash, and Makeup treatments to the LGBTQIA+ community. Founded by Freelance Makeup Artist Roos in 2022, the studio is based in Newcastle and showcases Roos' own creative projects.
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Brand
Origin 55 is a Northern-inspired unisex clothing brand that weaves the colours, stories, and hidden details of the North into contemporary designs for everyday wear, showcasing a unique blend of regional heritage and modern style.
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