Journal
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.
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.
Becoming a full-time artist: Jacklyn Foster
Many creatives talk about the courage it takes for them to eventually introduce and call themselves ‘an artist’ – let alone take the leap into becoming a full-time artist. So what does it take and what does it look like once you’re there? We sat down with the award-winning, Geelong-based artist Jacklyn Foster to find out.
The juggle of motherhood and creative endeavours
Artists share their advice for other parents out there…
Sara Mohagen’s advice for creatives
The face behind Dark Fox Creative shares her top tips for artists and creatives.
Behind the lens: The duo bringing creative businesses to life on camera
The creative duo behind Holly Booth Studio works with a global client base of independent designers, makers and shops to capture creative and contemporary imagery for their businesses. Holly and Pete share their own story, and what they’ve learned along the way.
The importance of personal branding for creative businesses
At the heart of every business is a personal story – a story of how your brand came to be, and what inspires you. A key part of sharing and developing connection with your customers though, is learning how to effectively tell this story. The first step? Personal branding.
Jacklyn Foster’s art journey: Throwing spaghetti at a wall
I seem to be saying “Being an artist is like throwing spaghetti at a wall, and seeing what sticks” a lot lately… Australian-based Jacklyn Foster shares her journey to being a full-time artist, and how to survive in this creative world.
The journey to creativity can be a bumpy ride
Studying for 12 years and earning a PhD in the field of engineering before becoming an artist, Alina has a lot to share on finding your path. In her own words, the Netherlands-based creative shares her journey – which only continues to grow.
Top five learnings from creatives in 2021
We met many makers in 2021, and those makers shared many lessons along the way… Here are five things to remember as we head into 2022.
Just keep going…
Australian artist Jacklyn Foster admits that even though there are times she feels like giving up on her creative career, she didn’t come this far to only come this far.