The child of a farmer and teacher, Melbourne based artist Elle Pervez grew up in rural New South Wales before moving to a remote indigenous community in the Northern Territory; an experience that continues to shape her perspective and artistic output. “Having grown up partly in the Northern Territory, the desert areas up that way […]
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Artist Grotti Lotti (aka Casey Manson), whose unique painting style has an amazing way of capturing the beauty of nature, has launched an exciting collection in partnership with Australian homewares brand, Linen House. They hope the linen will free the mind and re-energise your sleeping space! The Linen House x Grotti Lotti collection features three […]
Sara Adams, the artist behind Stella Patrice, knows the purpose of her art: “I create art to evoke feel-good emotions such as calmness, warmth or playfulness – we all need more of this in our lives, don’t you agree?”. But, in such a chaotic world, what drove her to dedicate her life and art to spreading positivity? […]
“I want painting to be revelatory, to be insightful and hopeful, and to show me who I am and where I am. And I love for it to connect me to others who also find meaning or beauty in what I make,” says Perth artist Jordy Hewitt who has built a formidable reputation since her […]
Well known artist Mia Oatley has branched into curating exhibitions in an innovative new way. The Petite Collection features collections of small, affordable original work from a selection of Australia’s most exciting artists, both emerging and established, exhibited online. “Our first three exhibitions have been a fantastic experience for me! They started as an experiment […]
Renovated over an eight-year period, this Sydney family home, which backs onto beautiful bushland, was originally built in the 1970s. Purchased by artist Daniela Minns and her husband in 2014, the couple worked on the Lindfield house in three stages – first up they landscaped the garden, then they updated the exterior of the house […]
“Because I never learnt formally, I have no rules. I taught myself and each work leads to the next; I have a loose plan when I start a new canvas but I don’t draw it out first. It’s like an adventure!” says Melbourne artist Anna Blatman who did stints as a receptionist, manicurist and waitress […]
A trip to San Francisco proved a turning point for former landscape architect turned artist Kylie Harber. “What a magical city. Those endless hills. That breathtaking orange bridge. The charming row houses. When I couldn’t find the perfect art print of the city I left my heart in, I drew my own, and other cities […]
We’ve been fans of the talented Bendigo based abstract artist Marcia Priestly (of Bibi Ana + Co) for a while now, so we weren’t surprised to hear that she’d made headway in the US. Marcia was recently picked up by the actor (and wife of Ellen de Generes) Portia De Rossi, who is now representing her […]
Named after the structure that joins the home’s heritage front and modern extension, Colonnade House is the latest creation by the talented team at Melbourne architectural studio Splinter Society. Located in Malvern, the large family home features a gorgeous, black-painted heritage abode at the front with a striking, minimalist extension at the rear. “Where the […]
“I wear many hats, banking by day and artist by night! My art career was more of a hobby to begin with – a creative outlet to throw some colours around for a bit of fun,” says Xander Holliday who first picked up the brushes four years ago and is the newest addition to the […]
Painting from a light-filled studio in the Waitakere ranges outside of Auckland, Jen Sievers is a New Zealand artist on a self-described mission to ‘paint joy.’ “I infuse my work with the joy I feel while I paint it and aim to make that viscerally experienced by the people who hang my work in their […]
With a PhD in fine art, Sydney’s Lisa Cooper (aka Doctor Cooper) has explored many artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, installation and performance, but it was a chance job at a flower shop (Grandiflora no less!) that saw her really hit her strides. “I’d had international artistic success, but I’d never been able to nail […]
Jasmine Mansbridge‘s latest stunning exhibition, Painting A Perfect World, is an optimistic one, but it came from a place of deep contemplation. In this frank interview, the artist reveals how the ups and downs of last few years, as well as global events, shaped the work. “Instead of what is wrong with the world, I […]
Looking at her bright, mid-century inspired style, it seems that childhood trips to Palm Springs have made quite the impression on Melbourne-based artist and stylist Kate Jansen. “I would accompany my father to the US on business trips and was lucky enough to visit Palm Springs each time we went. It was then that my […]
Melbourne creative Gemma Leslie has designed a second collection of limited edition recipe posters to raise money for FareShare, an Australian charity that provides millions of free meals for those in need. It follows the sell-out success of the first collection, which raised more than $40,000 for FareShare. The four new posters feature recipes from Australian hospitality heavyweights […]
“My year eight art teacher told me I had ‘a creative license’ after I got full marks for an art project by executing the piece in the opposite way to how she had instructed. I’m an art brat, I’m going to do it my way and I’m not going to listen to anyone!” says Sydney […]
Abstract artist and Reiki Master Jo Carroll, previously had a successful career in advertising, and only became serious about painting in late 2016. Jo’s desire to become an artist is one of her earliest childhood memories. Despite being discouraged rather than encouraged, she finally gave into this powerful urge when she became attuned to Reiki […]