🐑 Shaun on the Tyne: Our Pirate Sheep Raises £5,500 for Charity!

Netoon Creative's Capt’n Ewen Barbarossa Makes Waves (and Raises Funds) on the Streets of Newcastle

What Was Shaun on the Tyne?

In summer 2023, Newcastle was taken over by a baa-rilliant public art trail: Shaun on the Tyne. Organised by St Oswald’s Hospice, in partnership with Wild in Art and Aardman Animations, the event saw 45 Shaun the Sheep sculptures turned into works of art by local artists and creatives.

From Grey Street to the Quayside, locals and visitors explored the trail, snapping selfies and enjoying free, accessible art – all to raise funds for a truly worthy cause.

👉 Read more about Shaun on the Tyne

Our Contribution: Capt’n Ewen Barbarossa 🏴‍☠️

We couldn’t resist putting our own Netoon Creative spin on this iconic sheep. Enter Capt’n Ewen Barbarossa – our swashbuckling pirate Shaun, complete with:

• Eye patch

• Golden earring

• A Treasure Map

• Tattoos that tell tales of battles on the high seas (or possibly the Tyne)

"Capt’n Ewen Barbarossa sculpture for Shaun on the Tyne art trail"

Capt’n Ewen was placed right in the heart of the city during the trail and quickly became a fan favourite among young explorers and grown-up Shaun fans alike.

£5,500 Raised at Auction! 💰

When the trail ended, the Shaun sculptures were auctioned off to raise funds for St Oswald’s Hospice, helping provide specialist care for adults and children across the North East.

We’re incredibly proud to say that Capt’n Ewen Barbarossa raised a massive £5,500 at the live auction!

📸 [INSERT IMAGE FROM AUCTION NIGHT]

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who bid, shared, supported and celebrated. The full event raised over £157,000, proving that art and community spirit can change lives.

📰 BBC News Article – Shaun on the Tyne raises over £157,000

Why We Got Involved ❤️

At Netoon Creative, we love projects that do good, look good, and bring people together. Shaun on the Tyne ticked all those boxes.

As a Newcastle-based creative studio, it was a joy to:

• Work alongside other local artists

• Contribute to a city-wide cultural event

• Support a charity doing amazing work in our community
  

A Bit About St Oswald’s Hospice

St Oswald’s Hospice provides expert, dignified, and compassionate care to thousands of people with life-limiting conditions – both adults and children – across the North East.

💙 100% of the proceeds from Shaun on the Tyne helped fund their services and support their mission.

🌐 Visit St Oswald’s Hospice to learn more or get involved.

Interested in Working with Us?

Whether you’re:

• An event organiser looking for artists

• A business wanting a creative collaboration

• Or someone with a wild idea needing design magic

We’d love to chat! From quirky characters to full-scale campaigns, we specialise in original, handcrafted illustration and creative concepts.

📬 Contact us here → 🛍️ See our latest limited-edition art → 🧠 Read more about what we do →

In Summary (for the skimmers and search engines 😉):

• Netoon Creative painted Capt’n Ewen Barbarossa for the Shaun on the Tyne art trail.

• The project raised £5,500 at auction for St Oswald’s Hospice.

• We were thrilled to support creativity, community, and care through art.

• Interested in collaborations or commissions? Let’s talk!
  

🐏 One Last Look at Our Favourite Pirate Sheep...

Thanks for supporting local art, local charities, and a little local madness. We’ll see you on the next adventure – possibly involving more sheep. Cris

—Netoon Creative