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If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air
I'm still having a lot of fun experimenting with watercolour and coloured pencils. The translucent quality of watercolour is a match in heaven for creating subtle tones and patterns on these delicate seashells.
Introducing Saturday Book Club and The Morning Grind
Introducing Saturday Book Club and The Morning Grind, my latest artwork inspired by quiet times, afternoon teas, and our endless pursuit of the perfect brew.
Make time to play 2022
This year, I want to make a conscious effort to allocate more time for play and experimentation. Be it a new medium, a new subject, or a new technique, the only prerequisite is that I have fun during the process.
Untitled. 2022 at Traffic Jam Galleries Sydney
I'm so excited to be included in this year's Untitled. 2022 annual group exhibition at Traffic Jam Gallery in Sydney. I will be launching two brand new artworks alongside five other artworks.
A road trip to Canberra
Need a a short creativity break? I love taking trips to Canberra, it’s an easy 3 hour drive from Sydney and you pass through some of my favourite stop-offs. I like stopping by beautiful Bowral for a coffee, or a cheeky burger and malted milkshake from Bernie’s Diner in Moss Vale.
My Budding romance with Rainbow Lorikeets
On special occasions my window becomes a ledge for a few feathered friends. Sometimes a magpie, a butcherbird, occasionally a Sulphur-crested cockatoo. My current favourite are the cheeky and colourful rainbow lorikeets, a species of parrot found in Australia.
Interview with Neighbourhood Media 'Marrickville 2204' magazine
A few weeks ago I was delighted to answer a few questions for Adeline Teoh from local publication ‘Marrickville 2204’ by Neightbourhod Media.
Top 5 Affordable Options For Framing Your Artwork
Now that you have a print, what next? Framing is actually not as hard as you think, all you need is a pair of clean hands, a clean table or surface to work on and access to some affordable but quality ready-made frames and you’ll have a gallery wall in no time.
Creative Chats with Digital Fabrics
I was recently interviewed by the lovely Katy from Digital Fabrics. We chatted about my daily work life, what I love as well as the challenges of working in the creative industry. We also touched on my dream projects and my current collaborations.
Feature in Inner West Courier
A recent feature in the Inner West Courier. In this article, I talked about my home style and my favourite local gems.
Meet the Artist: Emma Kidd
Today we chat with Emma Kidd, a Sydney based artist who makes articulated imaginary creatures with the humble paper and paint. I have always admired artists who can draw from their imagination and felt in love with Emma's creatures the day I discovered her work. Everything she does seems so effortless and yet I doubt anyone can replicate her style easily. Her creatures look like characters from another time, innocent beings trapped in Dante's Inferno.
Portrait Drawing: Abby
I have never been confident with drawing portraiture and as a result, have always avoided it where possible. This year, I've decided to face this fear head on. You can never have a perfect piece of drawing but you'll never improve if you don't practice.