Fusing traditional Aboriginal techniques and symbolism with a contemporary, feminine colour palette, Amanda Hinkelmann’s designs are intricate and represent herself, country, and culture.

An often overlooked art form in New Zealand, printmaking is celebrated in this new publication, Proof. The pages feature the work of 151 printmakers – from artists using traditional techniques to those pushing the boundaries of print.

Following a career in paediatric cardiac surgery, Jennifer Chiles her found herself creating art pieces inspired by light, nature and her surroundings in Copenhagen.

On a farm in Australia, Helen Leighton grows flowers and turns them into stunning art pieces – capturing their beauty in her camera lens as a way to share her garden with others.

Photographing this unique medium in abstract form, Stacey hopes to raise awareness for mothers while producing beautiful artworks for all to enjoy.

Art is often a way for us to express ourselves. For Australian maker Ruby Smedley, it’s a way to reflect on her experience of endometriosis and create conversation about the illness.

For artist Virginia Woods-Jack, her work doesn’t begin and end with the camera. Instead, it’s simply the source material – used for communicating and inspiring.

Lena has always been a creative, but it took a long time for her to pursue her artistic endeavours full-time. She shares how after a successful career in civil aviation, she’s now happiest with a paintbrush in hand. 

This Aotearoa-based artist shares how she’s honouring her heritage with ceramics and how a new online art gallery is allowing her to share her work further.

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.

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.

Much like many of the people I get to meet throughout the process of interviewing and writing articles for The Maker’s Story, I too have always seemed to love creativity…