While there’s nothing like a bright floral to lift the mood, it’s a tricky aesthetic that can very easily tiptoe into naff territory. But the young Melbourne artist Morgan Jamieson, of Colour & Skulls, creates pieces that are anything but. We’ve featured her before but she’s certainly come a long way from her early illustration and […]
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Coolongatta-based artist and designer Leah Bartholomew has collaborated with fashion brand Sportscraft to create their debut home collection, and it’s a beauty. Featuring stoneware, candles and soft furnishings, the limited edition range is brimming with Leah’s signature style – think bold prints with a focus on bright and pastel colours. “The team at Sportscraft were […]
Working with acrylic paint, Italian linen and wood, Melbourne abstract artist Belinda Marshall is back this spring with a new collection of paintings and a series of acrylic painting workshops too — ideal for the budding artists out there. “The latest collection of works, called ‘Pastel Neon,’ features Italian linen and wood inspired mainly by my […]
Sydney artist Diana Watson never imagined one of her paintings could end up with a worldwide audience but that’s just what happened when Warner Bros approached her about licensing one of her images for their upcoming film Collateral Beauty. Released in December this year, the film is an indie drama set in New York starring […]
By Tahnee Carroll Home to talented artist Leanne Thomas, her GP husband Jo and their two teenage children, Bella, 19 and Will, 16, as well as two senior Daschunds, this Sydney renovation is a lesson in understatement. The minimalist home is also the perfect canvas for Leanne’s artwork. Owner Leanne Thomas with her artworks & […]
Perhaps it’s the way she paints the female form but when you first see artist Caroline Walls’ latest work, its hard not to draw comparisons to Matisse. The Melbourne-based former graphic designer and art director is rather taken with the human form. “I am interested in the fluidity of the body, intimacy and the construction […]
‘Created with Care’ is a unique charity event that is the result of two Australian online creative marketplaces, HandKrafted and Bluethumb, collaborating to promote their wares while raising money for those in need. Untitled + Unfinished! by Josh Pinkus and Kim Leutwyler Handkrafted connects buyers with Australian furniture makers while Bluethumb acts as an online gallery space for […]
Proving beauty can arise from adversity, self-taught Melbourne artist Sabina Klein came to her new career after the passing of her beloved father. “Once we had our two children, I took a break from work, did a short photography course and was studying interior design when my dad passed away and everything changed. It was […]
Moody and atmospheric, Melbourne artist Casey Freeman employs an unorthodox mix of mediums to create her beautiful works. “I use ink, water and black tea on acid-free card,” says Casey. It’s a mix that certainly produces an original result. “I discovered a unique painting process which involves pouring ink around a piece of card while […]
We came across Melbourne illustrator Dawn Tan’s house portraits recently and felt they were too good not to share. Priced between $300 to $500 they’re affordable too and you know how we love that! “I started drawing people’s homes in 2012. I didn’t actually plan on doing so but I passed this cute blue house […]
Melbourne artist Madeleine Stamer is making quite a mark on the art scene at the moment with her unique aesthetic that draws inspiration from disparate sources including Mexican folk art, nature and 1970’s design. “My work has a strong illustrative edge and is often described as having a contemporary folk style with touches of Australiana,” says Madeleine […]
Hailing from Queensland’s Coolangatta, artist Leah Bartholomew specialises in large scale, bright abstract paintings that capture the unique coastal environment that she calls home. “My artworks are a response to my local environment. They are optimistic, colourful and easily recognisable by their clean, bold style and unusual colour palettes,” says Leah who studied fine art […]
Renowned for her work on high-end illustrated books and abstract paintings, Indonesian born artist Evi O has expanded her creativity, launching a new designer homewares label, ANEKKA. Featuring a debut collection of four contemporary tableware pieces, they are neat and understated, perfectly aligning with Evi’s style. “Our products have clean lines and are produced to last. […]
It was while working in fashion, prior to becoming a mum, that Clare O’Donoghue’s painting became more than just a hobby. “It started with my colleagues ordering pieces and then their friends,” explains Clare. “After the birth of my first baby 18 years ago, it become more and more busy and now in the last three years, ridiculously busy, […]
After a feature on The Block and an array of magazine covers, Prudence Caroline Oliveri had enough courage to quit her day job as a make-up artist, and give painting canvases a red-hot go. However, practicing art full-time was not enough. So, she decided to create a homewares line, which launches today! With three core collections, the products are a combination of materials […]
While it’s not quite the same as Pantone’s colour of the year announcement, any trend watcher worth her salt, sits up and takes notice when Dulux releases a new colour forecast. Something of a colour barometer, it usually gives us a strong hint as to the kind of hues that will adorn our walls (and […]
When artist Martine Vanderspuy’s 12 year-old-son Tom was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease (Mito), she was determined to use her art to raise awareness. Opening Martine Gallery, an art and homewares store in Sydney’s Northbridge, a percentage of the sales go towards helping to find a cure for Mito. “The emotional journey we have gone through with our son Tom over the past 12 years […]
Melbourne artist Ruth Crespo Hernandez has been popping up everywhere and rightly so as her artworks are gorgeous! It’s been a big year for Ruth, becoming stocked in well-respected stores as well as having her work featured on The Block. With a background in naturopathy and nutritional medicine, Ruth has even surprised herself: “I feel like […]