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.
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Artist blog
This artist's blog covers everything from important news, artistic inspiration, and just general thoughts on life. My favourite topics of conversation are art history, greek mythology, gender equality and personal development. My writing has an arty, feminist spin because that's just the way I roll.
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Jun 233 min read
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, 20231 min read
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.
Aug 4, 20234 min read
My French artist residency
This artist residency gave me the time and space to focus on myself and my art practice. If you're thinking about applying, go ahead.
Jul 22, 20239 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20223 min read
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 30, 20215 min read
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 29, 20214 min read
Off with her head!: How Medusa lost her head and found her voice
Like many ancient stories, the legend of Medusa has been retold, reinterpreted and repurposed over time, including post the #metoo movement.
Sep 28, 20213 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20216 min read
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.
Apr 29, 20206 min read
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, 20205 min read
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.
May 5, 20194 min read
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.
Nov 18, 20186 min read
Jan Ader, the artist who cried crocodile tears
I’m Too Sad to Tell You is a three-minute bl&w silent film of the artist, Bas Jan Ader, crying.
Oct 12, 20182 min read
Where to buy affordable art in Melbourne & beyond
Want to know where to find affordable art in Melbourne? Many people feel intimidated to walk into a gallery so I've made it easy for you
Sep 2, 20186 min read
Alice steals hearts at ACMI
The exhibition charts the evolution of Alice from the written page, to theatre, film and animation, highlighting cinematic advancements
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