Hey, I’m Hannah, the newest Resident Artist here at Castle Arts. Art has always been a huge part of my life, but I’ve only been working as a professional artist for the past five years. My first love is landscapes, and since making Northumberland in North East England my home, I’ve found endless inspiration in the local countryside and coast.
I create everything from illustrated maps and pet portraits to wildlife art and book illustrations. I mostly paint in acrylics because I like their immediacy, but I also enjoy using watercolours for more imaginative work, and I love to draw with coloured pencils and ink.
I’ve had no formal art education and have learned through emulating other artists, visiting exhibitions, lots of practice, and hours of trial and error. I think this gives me a pretty down-to-earth perspective on art. I’m excited to be part of Castle Arts, and to join forces with Steve to create new learning materials that will hopefully help you discover your own creative potential. I believe passionately that art should be accessible, and that with the right tools and a bit of encouragement, anyone can be creative.