Are you a keen artist? 9 painting scenes from the past as we take a creative look at Hartlepool and East Durham

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

By Chris Cordner

Published 30th Sep 2021, 11:26 BST

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

Perhaps we got you on camera as you painted a mural in York Road or did some fantastic artwork in the Golden Flatts classroom.

Were you pictured painting at Alice House Hospice or Christ Church art gallery?

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

1. Golden memories from 2005

Is there someone you know in this painting scene from Golden Flatts in 2005? Photo: TC

These St Cuthbert's pupils were painting a mural at the Marco Polo restaurant when this photo was taken 18 year ago. Recognise them? Photo: DW

Back to 2003 for this scene showing children painting as part of the Centre Stage exhibition at Christ Church in 2003. Photo: DW

All these talented youngsters were winners in a poster painting competition in 2005. Is there someone you know among them? Photo: FLR