Kate Simpson

Educated in Fine Art, and with over 35 years’ experience of both exhibiting and championing art across the North-East, Clifford William Blakey has become one of the most influential artists of the region. With strong links to the Hatton Gallery, The Long Gallery and the Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery, Clifford has held many pivotal roles in arts organisation across the North.

For the last 20 years’ Clifford William Blakey has been living and working back in his native North-East, and exhibits regularly across the North of England, Yorkshire and Scotland. With a love of watercolours and the Northumberland countryside, Clifford captures the beauty of the area perfectly.