Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre now sports a massive new mural along the length of its main building thanks to the work of artist Cathy Beaumont.
The mural features silhouettes of various animals, many of which can be found at the centre.
The 19-year-old, who is studying art history at the open university, found fame last year when she provided illustrations for children’s author Sam Shepherd’s book On the Coach last year.
Ms Beaumont said: “It was amazing to have it out there and it has been compared to Winnie the Pooh.”
The artist’s work is on display at The Witham, in Barnard Castle, as part of the Magic of Illustration exhibition.
He latest work, which is hundreds of feet in length, took about two weeks to complete, with Ms Beaumont sometimes working as late as 9pm.
She worked by first sketching in the outlines freehand and then carefully painting them. She said an interesting part of the project was working to the sound of animals in the background.
She added: “It was an absolutely beautiful attraction, it must be the most unusual painting I have done.”
A special studio is being established for the artist at the centre and she will be offering art and craft workshops for young people over the summer. Workshops for adults will take place in the autumn.
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