That Mural Lass
Denise Humphrey
Mural Artist/Illustrator
MURAL ART
Marquisway
Marquisway| Welcome Mural
This detailed and colourful mural was created for the reception area of a day centre for people with learning disabilities. It celebrates community, inclusion, and creativity, featuring scenes of people taking part in activities and local landmarks that represent the places they visit on outreach. Every brushstroke tells a story of connection and joy, capturing the vibrant spirit that makes the centre such a special place
Marquisway
Marquisway| Graffiti Style Gym Mural
Eye of the Tiger; This bold, graffiti-style mural was designed for a gym, featuring a fierce tiger bursting through a cracked wall with bricks flying in every direction. The piece embodies raw power, resilience, and motion, symbolising the unstoppable energy of pushing past limits. With its vibrant colours and street-art edge, it transforms the space into a zone of motivation and strength.
Marquisway
Marquisway| Zen Mural
This intricate zentangle-inspired mural for a holistic therapy room, features a faceless figure meditating in the lotus position, surrounded by flowing patterns, plants, and organic details. The design blends mindfulness and creativity, inviting a sense of peace and balance. Every line and shape contributes to a meditative rhythm, creating a tranquil atmosphere that encourages reflection and stillness
Enterprises
Enterprises| Graffiti Style Logo
This colourful, graffiti-style mural was created as a vibrant logo piece for a community group. It’s packed with detail, featuring scenes of the activities the group enjoys alongside the iconic Angel of the North, a landmark that can be seen daily nearby. The design blends bold street-art energy with meaningful local imagery, celebrating creativity, connection and community pride.
Tynedale
Tynedale| Whitley Bay
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This seaside mural captures the charm of Whitley Bay, featuring the iconic lighthouse, a nostalgic ice cream van and a few cheeky seagulls to complete the scene. Created as part of the local landmarks series, it celebrates the character and warmth of the coast, bringing familiar sights to life through colour, texture and playful detail.
Anime Attacks
Gateshead Leisure Centre | Ghibli Mural
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This temporary Studio Ghibli-inspired mural was created for a local library convention hosted by Anime Attacks, the event was a celebration of Japanese culture and cosplay. Painted live over the course of the day in Gateshead Leisure Centre, attendees were invited to take part, helping to bring the artwork to life. Thanks again to the Anime Attacks gang for helping out!
Tynedale
Tynedale | Local Landmarks
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This series of local landmark artworks were created for a care home for people living with dementia. Each piece features familiar places from the surrounding area, designed to spark recognition and help residents navigate the space with comfort and ease. The artworks combine warmth, colour, and detail to create a sense of place and belonging, turning the environment into a gentle journey through cherished local memories
Tolcon
Gateshead Library | Tolcon
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This Lord of the Rings-inspired mural was brought to life during a themed community event Tolcon - A JRR Tolkien inspired cosplay event at Gateshead Library. It was an interactive art installation which guests of all ages participated in painting. This celebration of the magic of Middle Earth was painted live across the weekend. Fans in their cosplay finery and attendees joined in to help create the well loved characters and sweeping landscapes that echoed the epic journey of the Fellowship.
Many thanks to the Anime Attacks gang for helping out!
Tynedale
Tynedale | Chopwell Woods Mural
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The pictures on the left are of the Chopwell wood themed artwork which can be found at Tynedale Promoting Independence Centre in Ryton. This themed series of murals were designed to help residents navigate the care home while celebrating the beauty of the local landscape. Each piece features recognisable sculptures from the woods alongside animals native to the area, creating a sense of familiarity and calm.
GATES
GATES | Get into Work Wall Art
This series of murals and a frieze was created for GATES (Gateshead Access to Employment Services), an organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities find meaningful work. The artwork features simple, expressive figures representing people in a variety of jobs, celebrating inclusion, purpose, and community. The clean, accessible style reflects the organisation’s mission of empowerment and opportunity, turning the space into a vibrant tribute to the value of every individual’s contribution.