Journal
Stitched florals: this embroidery artist brings native Australian flora to life with needle and thread
With one thread after another, Kimberly Brennan-Tucker turns native Australian flowers into ever-lasting form.
Top learnings from makers in 2023
The creatives we met in 2023 shared many lessons along the way… Here are some things to remember in 2024.
Welcome to The Margot
Described as an ‘ode to the sea’, this heritage South Australian cottage has been transformed by sister duo Stacey and Courtney.
Art on the menu at Topiary Dining
Local art was the final touch to an interior refresh at this bespoke hospitality venue.
In conversation with Jessie Feitosa
From collecting bottles while working in hospitality, to using those bottles as subjects in her paintings, Adelaide-based artist Jessie Feitosa shares her creative journey and the reality of being a full-time creative.
How to make a ceramic tea strainer
We take a page out of Lilly Maetzig new book, Handbuilt, to learn how to craft a tea strainer from clay.
In conversation with artist Coral Noel Yang
Fusing traditional and modern painting techniques, Coral Noel Yang evokes emotion in her work – her art practice a therapeutic activity and a way to capture the beauty around her.
Crafting art with paper
Some artists choose to work with yarn or paints, while others carve wood or make fun and functional pieces from clay. Others craft intricate, beautiful art pieces from paper. Let’s take a look…
5 makers creating delicious ‘food art’
Today, artists are taking food items – from the humble eggs on toast to decadent brunches and local cuisine – and creatively replicating their 3D forms with both the paintbrush, and other mediums such as clay and beads.
In conversation with Alexandra Weston
Alexandra Weston tells us about painting on perspex, her latest exhibition and the importance of valuing your work as a full-time artist.
A great bunch: 6 creatives capturing florals in art
The beauty of flowers has been captured in art for centuries. Here are some of our favourite artists creating gorgeous floral pieces today.
Inside: The Gatekeepers Lodge
This beautiful, heritage listed lodge in the foothills of Hobart’s Mount Wellington is a place to sit back, relax, and be inspired.