artist blog

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.

Aug 12
4 min

The Art of Framing

I often get asked "Should I frame this painting?" The short answer is yes! A well-chosen frame can enhance your chosen artwork.

Jun 23
3 min

New series |Contained|

My latest series of paintings is all about women who are either standing or sitting, crouched or squatting, folded and/or sleeping.

Nov 8, 2023
1 min

Open studio event 2023

We were very pleased to open our house to the public on 29 October 2023. Here are some photo from our Open Studio event.

Jul 22, 2023
9 min

An artist's guide to Paris

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

Sep 5, 2022
6 min

The real Persephone

The story of Persephone is an interesting one because it isn’t really about her. She is merely a reflection of those around her, namely her

Jul 9, 2022
3 min

An artists' home

Over the past few months I've been researching the history of my period home. I was excited to discover that three other artists have lived

Nov 29, 2021
5 min

Pandora without her Jar

Pandora was made by the gods from clay, for the specific purpose of punishing mankind. Her fate was sealed the moment Zeus created her,

Sep 28, 2021
3 min

Medusa as inspired by Klimt's Hygieia

My painting of Medusa is inspired by Klimt's Hygieia, as depicted in his painting of Medicine. She is the Greek goddess of health.

Sep 15, 2021
5 min

The Untold Story of Medusa

While we all know of Medusa with her crown of snakes, less is known of how Medusa became Medusa. There are 2 origin stories from Greek Myths

Aug 16, 2021
3 min

5 things you didn't know about Klimt

Klimt paintings are everywhere but not much is known about the artist. Here are five facts about Klimt that you'll find surprising.

Aug 11, 2021
2 min

5 surprising facts about the colour pink

Pink is everywhere from home décor, clothing and packaging. But do you really know pink as well as you think?

Aug 7, 2021
6 min

Fifty shades of pink (& what they mean)

Before we deep dive into my complicated relationship with the colour pink, let me take you on a short and interesting history.

Aug 15, 2020
3 min

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!

Women’s hair holds great significance in many religions and cultures around the world, especially golden coloured hair.

May 15, 2020
4 min

The making of a painting

This article takes a deep dive into the process and meaning behind the painting Handle With Care.

Apr 29, 2020
6 min

Explaining the fine print

Ever wondered what the difference is between a giclee and a lino print? Well here are the answers to all your printing questions.

Apr 10, 2020
6 min

Art makes good books

If you’re looking for some good books to read whilst in lock-down, here are my top 10 books inspired by art.

Mar 14, 2020
2 min

Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize

Local art gallery Art to Art launched their inaugural Unearthed Art Prize and guess who won?

Mar 3, 2020
2 min

An artist interview: from one artist to another

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

Nov 13, 2019
2 min

A review of opening night

Rhonda Dredge reviews the VCA Graduate Certificate of Visual Arts end of year exhibition, as published in the Southbank local newspaper.

May 5, 2019
4 min

Who were the Romantics?

When we hear of romanticism, it conjures up ideas of love. However, the name also refers to a period in European art.