Lancaster Art Fair 2025 – A Joyful Week of Art, Colour, and Connection
This August (2025) I had the absolute pleasure of exhibiting at Lancaster Art Fair 2025, held in the beautiful Storey Gallery. It was an incredible week of previews, workshops, talks, and, most importantly, sharing my work with new collectors and art lovers. For me, it was a chance to show my original colourful art to a whole new audience and connect with people who share a love for creativity and storytelling.
Preparing for the Fair
In the weeks leading up to the event, my studio was a whirlwind of decisions. Selecting which pieces to hang felt a little like choosing a favourite family member! My work is often rooted in nostalgic art, drawing on happy memories of places, people, and moments. For Lancaster, I curated a display that would invite visitors to reflect on their own memories and connections.
Alongside my limited-edition Lino prints for sale, I also brought new collage works and a carefully chosen selection of browser pieces. My family came along to help with set-up — my daughter took her role very seriously, even picking out her favourite feather print in the process!
A Preview to Remember
The fair opened with a wonderful preview evening on 19th August. Hannah and the Lancaster Art Fair team did a fantastic job of bringing together artists of diverse styles, all beautifully curated within the stunning Storey Gallery. The building itself is a work of art — full of light and character — and proved to be the perfect backdrop for my seascapes, florals, and nostalgic prints.
For my hanging, I began with a central piece and let the themes unfold naturally: flora and fauna on one side, seascapes on the other. The result was a display that felt both balanced and deeply personal.
Stories Behind the Prints
One of my favourite parts of the week was sharing the stories behind the work with visitors. Each piece of my original colourful art carries a memory or moment:
Tumbling – my love letter to the wild energy of the North Sea, inspired by sketching on the rocks at Beadnell as a storm rolled in.
Seascapes from Above – created for those who long for the calm of the coast when they can’t be there.
Honey Bees – my first layered Lino print, born in the wake of the M.E.N. Arena bombing, symbolising resilience, unity, and hope.
Pink Hibiscus – a burst of unapologetic colour inspired by a Spanish holiday, designed to lift the spirit like a slice of everlasting summer.
Pebble Study – celebrating the hidden treasures of beach combing, the kind of small wonder that reveals beauty in plain sight.
People often tell me how my prints reminded them of their own treasured places and moments. That’s what I love most about creating nostalgic art — it becomes a bridge between my memories and someone else’s story.
Community, Joy, and Gratitude
What struck me most about Lancaster Art Fair was the sense of community — not only among the artists but also with the visitors who came to explore, chat, and take art home. My aim has never been to shock or provoke, but simply to create art that brings joy. To see that joy reflected back in conversations and in new homes for my work was the greatest reward of all.
As a North East artist, I feel lucky to be able to share my work beyond my Newcastle studio and to connect with people who value thoughtful, handcrafted pieces.
I want to say a huge thank you to Hannah and her team for organising such a brilliant event, to the staff at The Storey for hosting, and to everyone who visited my stand. If you discovered me at the fair and are now following my journey — hello and welcome!
What’s Next
Although Lancaster Art Fair has come to a close, my work is always available to view online, and you can book a studio visit with me in Newcastle if you’d like to see the pieces in person. My editions are extremely limited, so if something has caught your eye, don’t miss out on your favourite Lino prints for sale.
Lancaster was a joyful celebration of colour, memory, and connection — and I feel incredibly grateful to have been part of it. Here’s to more moments of creativity and community ahead.
Stay Connected
If Lancaster Art Fair 2025 taught me anything, it’s how much joy there is in sharing art and the stories behind it. I’d love to keep that connection going beyond the gallery walls.
If you’d like to be the first to hear about upcoming exhibitions, new limited-edition lino prints for sale, and behind-the-scenes stories from my Newcastle studio, I’d love to welcome you to my mailing list. As a thank-you, you’ll also receive a free copy of my lifestyle magazine, The Curated Nest — full of inspiration, colour, and ideas for creating a joyful home.