Teachers' Corner
2026-7 EXHIBITION NOW OPEN!
Teachers’ Corner originated as a celebration of creativity which was extended to all those working in education across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Since then we have provided Teachers’ Corner as on online space for teachers to exhibit their artwork on the Art Bytes website.
Teachers’ Corner is a great opportunity for teachers to share their artwork with pupils and help them understand how everyone can integrate creativity into their lives.
Nelson Dai, Ark Acton Academy
This series of coloured-pencil drawings explores themes of faith, hope, redemption, and the human condition. Through symbolic imagery, dramatic perspective, and strong contrasts between light and darkness, the artworks encourage reflection on spirituality, personal struggle, and the search for meaning. My approach combines detailed realism with conceptual storytelling to create imagery that is both visually engaging and open to individual interpretation.
"Hope Amid the Ashes" - Coloured Pencil, 21cm x 23cm
"Tears for a Wounded Earth" - Coloured Pencil, 21cm x 23cm
Mel Fox, Gaywood Primary School, Kings Lynn
Art has always been a hobby that I genuinely enjoy and a creative outlet that allows me to express my ideas and creativity. I particularly enjoy detailed sketching, taking time to carefully observe subjects and capture fine details that bring each piece to life. I find the process of creating artwork both relaxing and rewarding, and it continually encourages me to develop my skills and experiment with new techniques. My approach to art is centred on creativity, patience, and attention to detail. I enjoy exploring different styles, materials, and methods, using each piece as an opportunity to learn and grow as an artist. Rather than striving for perfection, I focus on enjoying the creative journey and expressing ideas in meaningful ways. As a teaching assistant, I also enjoy sharing my passion for art with my students. I hope my artwork and creative flair inspire them to be confident, take creative risks, and enjoy expressing themselves through art. Seeing students become excited about creating and discovering their own artistic abilities is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching. The artwork submitted reflects my enjoyment of detailed sketching, creativity, and continuous learning. For me, art is much more than producing finished pieces—it is a fulfilling hobby that encourages imagination, mindfulness, and self-expression. I hope my work demonstrates not only the skills I have developed over time but also the enthusiasm and enjoyment I bring to every creative project.
"Stag" - Pencil, 24cm x 34cm
"Butterfly Landing" - Pencil, 29.7cm x 42cm
"Nature" - Pencil, 29.7cm x 42cm
Veronika Latif, Abbott Community Primary School, Manchester
The first two paintings are collection of characters from Julia Donaldson's books that I've painted for the reading corner in EYFS of our school. The last one is a mural with various book characters, painted directly onto the wall of EYFS cloakroom.
"Julia Donaldson's book characters 1" - acrylic, 85cm x55cm
"Julia Donaldson's book characters 2" - acrylic, 85cm x55cm
"Magical book world" - acrylic, 340cm x 150cm
Georgia Leavesley, Merridale Primary School, Wolverhampton
Art is my time to re-centre, to bring calm and dedicate time to something that brings me joy - as well as learn something new!
"Summer Fox" - watercolour on paper, 20cm x 40cm
"Sunflower Field" - oil on hessian, 20cm x 20cm
"Two cherries" - oil paint on paper, 15cm x 20cm
Paul Lillicrapp, Stanton Bridge Primary School, Coventry
I have always been fascinated by people which a lot of my work has been the focus of. I love music and find people of different backgrounds interesting and through listening to their music and learning about their lives they have inspired some of my paintings of them. I have also recently experienced multiple family grievances which has been a difficult period for myself and some newer pieces reflect my experiences of grief and how there's still hope that is shown in dark times. I love using acrylic paint as you can manipulate it easily and always has a great finish to them. I do love just drawing with pen and pencil as find the use of these tools can give lots of versatility and precision to the levels of details you want, from simple cross hatching to focused levels of shading.
"The Weekend" - acrylic , 40cm x 30cm
"Grievance Dimensions" - pencil and pen, 29.7cm x 42cm
"Frank Ocean" -acrylic , 40cm x 30cm
Emma Newton, Red Balloon Norwich (Nurture Education)
I create illustrations using acrylic paint pens and fineliner, materials that have become central to both my artistic practice and my teaching. Working with SEMH and SEND students has taught me how to adapt tools to meet different sensory needs, and that understanding has changed the way I use paint pens. I’ve learnt how they can be softened, layered, blended and controlled in ways that make them accessible, calming and expressive. That adaptability has deepened my love for them, because they allow me to work boldly while still responding to the needs of the moment. Fineliner brings in the detail and structure that I’ve always encouraged my students to explore. I pay attention to the small marks, the textures and the shapes that make an image feel alive. Teaching young people who experience the world differently has made me more observant and more patient, and it has shaped how I approach my own illustrations. I notice how materials behave, how colour can soothe or energise, and how a simple line can help a character feel understood. Animals and expressive characters appear often in my work. I enjoy capturing their personality through strong shapes, confident colour and thoughtful mark‑making. Everything is hand‑drawn and rooted in curiosity, shaped by the same principles I bring into the classroom: notice what’s interesting, exaggerate what gives personality and enjoy the making. My aim is to create artwork that feels warm, joyful and accessible, shaped equally by my craft and by the teaching experience that continues to influence how I see and create
"Lobster" - acrylic pens & fineliner, 2.5cm x 3.5cm
"Fox" Bookmark - acrylic pens & fineliner, 15cm x 5cm
"Dave" - acrylic pens & fineliner, 12cm x 17.5cm
Jenni Sneddon-Brown, Durham High School (now closed)
I have been working alongside my classes to create sketchbook pages which inspire me. I want my students to see that the sketchbook work is an outcome in itself, it’s curated and formed just as a final painting or piece would be. It is my way to share the joy of creating with my students and putting it back into the work. My school has now closed very suddenly, so this is the last work I created there with my girls at my side. It is for them.
"Grapes with Y10" - sketchbook mixed media, 29.7cm x 42cm
"Fabric as design" - sketchbook mixed media, 29.7cm x 42cm
"Blackberries with Y11" - sketchbook mixed media, 29.7cm x 42cm
Natasha Scatchard, Newcastle School for Girls
Echoes of the Everyday....drawn, etched, worn. In a world of polished perfection, I look to the worn, the weathered, and the overlooked. My jewellery begins not with metal, but with a mark: a drawing taken from the surfaces we pass by every day. Rusted railings, peeling paint, cracked pavements; these everyday details shape my creative process. Through a process of observation, drawing, and etching, I translate these tactile memories into metal. Each piece holds the imprint of a surface once touched by time; a quiet echo of the everyday, reimagined in silver and base metals. Crafted by hand, each form is bespoke, layered, and textured to hold depth, both visual and emotional. These are not just adornments, but fragments of place and moment, made to be worn, held, and remembered. This is jewellery that speaks softly of surface, of story, of the beauty found in what we often forget to see. @natasha_scatchard_jewellery"
"Layered - Pendant" - Riveted silver (0.4 mm) Etched Copper (oxidised) and Sterling Silver
"Layered- Rings" - Riveted silver (0.3 mm) Etched Copper (oxidised) and Sterling Silver
"Etched Earrings" - 1.7cm, Etched Sterling Silver
