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This artist blog covers everything from important news, artistic inspiration and just general thoughts on life. My favourite topics of conversation are art, fashion, gender equality and personal development. My writing has an arty, feminist spin because that's just the way I roll.

Jul 22
9 min

An artist's guide to Paris

An Australian’s guide to the best Paris art galleries Paris is known as one of the art capitals of the world. Got only a few days in...

Mar 14, 2020
2 min

Art to Art Unearthed Prize

Art to Art is a local gallery run by Philippa Demase in North Balwyn. This year they launched their first Unearthed Prize and guess who won?

Mar 4, 2020
2 min

From one artist to another

Brisbane artist Rose Hewartson has recently embarked on a project that involves interviewing Australian artists.

Jul 20, 2018
1 min

Curiouser & Curiouser: Opening night

Thanks to everyone who attended our opening event last night at Steps Gallery. It was a great turn out and a super fun night. See the photos

Dec 8, 2017
2 min

The year that was

What a crazy year! I'd like to take a minute to reflect on the year that's been and to thank you

Mar 24, 2017
2 min

Pass me my gun dear

You may be wondering what this painting is about. It's about turning traditional gender roles on their head.

Nov 14, 2016
1 min

Hornsby art prize finalist

The Hornsby Art Prize finalists have been announced and my illustration, "Consume Me" has been selected as a finalist for the Hornsby Art...

Nov 6, 2016
2 min

Introducing the class of 2016

In anticipation of our upcoming graduate exhibition for the Diploma of Visual Arts Box Hill Institute & CAE painting and printing majors,...

Jun 29, 2016
2 min

What makes an artist: Leah Mariani and her take on fashion

This article is extracted from the Bluethumb blog. Bluethumb is an online selling platform dedicated to selling Australian art to...

Jun 14, 2016
2 min

Ways of seeing

Thanks to everyone who came to the opening of "I like pretty things". For those of you who couldn't make it I would like to share with...

Nov 15, 2015
1 min

'I like pretty things' preview

Check out this sneak peak of the "I like pretty things" series coming soon. #exhibition #ilikeprettythings #fridaynight #freevent...

Sep 30, 2015
3 min

Colour your life with Colour Box Studio

Below is an extract of an interview written by Sharmane Rabusa from Colourbox Studio. What has led you to choose a creative pathway? I...

Jul 27, 2015
2 min

Desktop magazine feature

Breaking news! The renowned Australian design magazine, Desktop, has kindly written an online feature article on my latest series "I like...

Jul 23, 2013
1 min

My name in print!

Check out the current issue (#64) of Yen magazine for a 2 page feature on my artistic practice. Here is an extract of the article...

Jun 8, 2013
1 min

And the winner is....(drumroll please)

And the winner of the 2013 Staedtler Yen female artist of the year award goes to…..(drum roll)……Leah Mariani! Yay! How exciting. I'm very...

Mar 31, 2012
1 min

Degas' ballet dancer

Degas produced many prints and photographs during his lifetime although he is more well known for his oil paintings.