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Featured artist

Liam Toner Post-Human Painter

Sheffield-based artist uses portraiture to explore art, neurodiversity and what it means to be human.

Bethan Woollvin Creating Mischief

Sheffield-based author and illustrator brings critters, creatures and characters to life in reimagined fables.

Florence Blanchard Everyday Vibrancy

You’ll find Florence Blanchard's vibrant medleys of colour and shape adorning the facades of pubs, galleries and car parks.

Liam Woodruff Brave New World

Graphic designer and illustrator Liam Woodruff’s portfolio is bulging with twisted pop culture references framed in strikingly colourful cartoon surrealism.

Anna Forlati Magic realism in illustration

"Among my illustrations, the ones I prefer are mostly those that emerge from inside rather than outside. Sometimes I conceive them when I'm drifting into sleep."

Michael John Ashcroft This Is Manchester

We caught up with Lancashire artist Michael John Ashcroft to learn about what inspires him, his love for the city and what to expect next.