Take a look and see if you can spot a familiar face in our artistic collection.Take a look and see if you can spot a familiar face in our artistic collection.
Take a look and see if you can spot a familiar face in our artistic collection.

Nine painting scenes from the past as we take a creative look at South Tyneside

Painting is back in the spotlight as television highlights a passion which has gripped people for centuries.

And that gives us a chance to look at some keen enthusiasts with the brush closer to home.

Perhaps we got you on camera at a painting exhibition in South Shields Library.

Can you spot someone you know in a painting competition at Fellgate Primary School or do you recognise the pupils at Laygate Community School with their silk paintings?

Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.

Can you spot someone you know in a painting competition at Fellgate Primary School or do you recognise the pupils at Laygate Community School with their silk paintings?