From ceramics to paintings, textiles to jewellery, an array of work from Cumbrian artists was put on display at Carlisle's Sands Centre.

Now in its third year, the Carlisle Arts Fair has become one of the main exhibitions showcasing the best of what artists from across the county - as well as south west Scotland - have to offer.

Among those in attendance was Kate Durdy, who specialises in mixed media. "I've been doing this since I finished art college about 25 years ago," she said.

"I studied printed textiles but I'm always looking to develop into other areas."

Kate, who is based in Ousby, near Penrith, has reproduced her work onto a range of different items. "I've got tea towels and greetings cards," she said. "But the original prints tend to be the most popular. I think that's what people want."

Many of the pieces produced by Ray Ogden were influenced by Japanese Culture. "My background is in graphic design," Ray, who is based in Culgaith, said. "I used to be a graphic design lecturer at the University of Cumbria.

"I was also involved in creating the titles for the BBC programme Tenko , and that's where I took my inspiration from, it's something that I've always had an interest in. I usually attended four or five exhibitions a year. I've been to Art in the Pen at Skipton and I'll be at C-Art next month as well."

Kevin O'Connor, who is based at Ruthwaite, near Ireby, is the chairman of Cumbria Printmakers, which consists of around 30 artists. "Most of my work takes its inspiration from personal experiences," he said. "I've been making prints for the past three years or so.

"But now, because Cumbria Printmakers is a registered charity, all the artists have made prints for the 20-20 exhibition, which they will be selling off for £10. All the money is going to be donated to help the children of Aleppo, so there's a good cause behind it."

Jonathan Higgins, arts and events manager at the Sands Centre, said: "The fair provides a chance to see lots of different types of art in one space in Carlisle.

"Plus it's an opportunity to meet the makers and chat with them about their work."