Meet The Artists Exhibiting at Living North's Christmas Fair in Newcastle

Paul and Lucy’s shop is a celebration of the North East, showcasing a curated collection of local creativity – from hand-drawn coastal prints to clever, cheerful souvenirs crafted in collaboration with regional artists and makers. Ham and Pease Pudding Stottie organic cotton cushion, £25 For the Love of the North, Whitley Bay fortheloveofthenorth.co.uk

North Shields-based artist Emily Ward paints the North and its landmarks in vibrant colours and sells limited edition prints, cushions and gifts displaying her creations. Angel of the North: Poppies canvas print, from £99 emilywardart.com

Founded in 2015 by artist Cris Stewart, this North East business specialises in unique and one-of-a-kind figurines, and might be best known for its Wor Angel collection. Gateshead FC Wor Angel figurine, £25
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Sunderland artist Anna Longville celebrates iconic locations and landmarks across the region with her collection of greetings cards and prints made from her watercolour and ink illustrations. Tommy card, £3 annalongville.com

Newcastle-born artist Ray Stephenson works in a variety of mediums and his paintings depict the beauty of the landscape surrounding him. The Farne Islands original watercolour, £22 raystephensonpaintings.co.uk

Local artist Lizzie captures the beauty of North East landscapes and scenery through her expressive illustrations, created using her favourite mediums – watercolour and ink. Northumberland illustrated map, from £12.50 Lizzie Robb Design at etsy.com

Susan’s favourite medium is water-mixable oil paints and she works with palette knives and brushes to paint her landscapes and animal-themed art. Carp in Pond original art, £45 susancroweart.co.uk

Lauren creates homeware and greetings cards inspired by the British countryside and also illustrates bespoke wedding and event stationery. Hare limited edition print, £15 laurenyoungillustration.com

Sue’s paintings reflect nature through the seasons using colour and texture, and her artwork is also available on a variety of gifts. Poppies on the Estuary giclee print on canvas, £155 suefenlonart.co.uk

Newcastle-born painter Sam Wood captures modern life and the people and architecture of the North by experimenting with realism. Viewing Turner limited edition and signed giclee print, £39–£65 samwoodart.bigcartel.com