The creatives we met in 2023 shared many lessons along the way… Here are some things to remember in 2024.
Described as an ‘ode to the sea’, this heritage South Australian cottage has been transformed by sister duo Stacey and Courtney.
Local art was the final touch to an interior refresh at this bespoke hospitality venue.
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.
We take a page out of Lilly Maetzig new book, Handbuilt, to learn how to craft a tea strainer from clay.
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.
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…
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.
Alexandra Weston tells us about painting on perspex, her latest exhibition and the importance of valuing your work as a full-time artist.
The beauty of flowers has been captured in art for centuries. Here are some of our favourite artists creating gorgeous floral pieces today.
This beautiful, heritage listed lodge in the foothills of Hobart’s Mount Wellington is a place to sit back, relax, and be inspired.
The Studio
For makers and all small businesses… coming soon!
Makers
With one thread after another, Kimberly Brennan-Tucker turns native Australian flowers into ever-lasting form.
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.
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.
This photographer knows the reality of balancing life, creativity, business, and all its mess. And it’s these real, imperfect moments that she brings to life through the lens.
SPACES
Described as an ‘ode to the sea’, this heritage South Australian cottage has been transformed by sister duo Stacey and Courtney.
This beautiful, heritage listed lodge in the foothills of Hobart’s Mount Wellington is a place to sit back, relax, and be inspired.
Makers share their best advice for selecting art pieces to suit your interior – and personality.
Tessa Wilson from The Wildflower Press invites us into her space and shares how she stays inspired and the amazing work she did last year to raise money for the Australian bush fires.
Take a step inside Anna Egberts’ Geelong home where the decor is as colourful as her canvases.
Casey’s Noosa home has been designed as a space to slow down, connect with nature, and find moments of calm each day.
Owner and creator of Fox & Ivy, Emma, welcomes us into her home in New Zealand’s Manuwatū region where she spends her days pouring candles, or relaxing in the warm afternoon light.
BUSINESS
The creatives we met in 2023 shared many lessons along the way… Here are some things to remember in 2024.
Alexandra Weston tells us about painting on perspex, her latest exhibition and the importance of valuing your work as a full-time artist.
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.
With one thread after another, Kimberly Brennan-Tucker turns native Australian flowers into ever-lasting form.