Hannah Lock "I love tactile artwork – artwork with texture" 11 June 2024 The minute Hannah Lock's vibrant, Hockney-inspired drawings landed in our inbox for consideration, we knew we'd want to have her as a Now…
Tom J Newell "I just love the act of drawing" 16 May 2024 We've had the great pleasure of showcasing Tom J Newell's art many times in Now Then, starting in 2009. Even way back then, his work was…
Ben PMA "Every sign painter has their own flavour" 3 April 2024 Ben PMA is a traditional sign painter based in Sheffield. You've more than likely seen his work around the city, at independent outlets of…
Sian Ellis "I'm taking a lighter look at the darker side of life" 29 February 2024 Sian Ellis is a Blackpool-born, Sheffield-based illustrator and muralist known for her light-and-dark designs, often featuring ghosts and…
Peachzz "Painting is a way I can invite nature back into urban spaces" 1 February 2024 The Sheffield-based street artist takes us from grey to green with her large-scale natural scenes.
Amaia Moran From neighbourhood activism to anthropologically-inspired design 30 November 2023 Barcelona-based artist Amaia Moran provides creative design for public institutions and cooperatives committed to social change.
Lauren Hall “I animate frame by frame, which has a tactile and slightly wobbly feel to it” 26 October 2023 Artist Lauren Hall’s technicolour illustrations teem with life, drawing inspiration from Sheffield’s street scenes and gastronomic hotspots.
Intangible Objects What’s the opposite of a tangible dream? 20 September 2023 From cartoons and anime to murals larger than life, Lydia Hignett's bold illustrations caught our eye, so we chatted to the artist to learn more about her craft.
Emily Redfearn Breathing life into the everyday 20 April 2023 From cheeky condom characters to big dog energy, Em Redfearn’s quirky characters are joy personified.
Anis Tabaraee “I challenged myself to represent my contemporary era through my art” 21 March 2023 Iranian visual artist and Now Then favourite gets us up to speed on her recent work, including a new collection of paintings.