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.

Nov 24, 20244 min read

Top things to consider when buying art for your home

Adding art to your home is one of the most personal and impactful ways to transform your living space. Often a home doesn't feel like a home

Nov 15, 20245 min read

The new Happily Ever After

I've long been fascinated by the narratives we pass on to our children and the gendered messages embedded within these timeless stories.

Sep 29, 20244 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.

Jun 23, 20243 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.

Oct 12, 20222 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 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

Nov 30, 20215 min read

Pandora and 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,

Aug 28, 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.

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?

May 15, 20204 min read

The making of a painting

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

Apr 10, 20205 min read

Art makes good books

If you’re looking for some good books to read this summer, here are my top 9 fiction books inspired by art.

Mar 14, 20202 min read

Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize

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

Mar 4, 20202 min read

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, 20192 min read

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.

Mar 8, 20195 min read

Why women have less superannuation and what you can do about it

Being an accountant, I can't help but be a super nerd. Currently women are retiring with 47% less superannuation than men. It’s no surprise.

Dec 12, 20184 min read

The case against rape

Laws were invented by men for men, to protect their property. They were not created to protect the rights of women, children and those witho

Jul 20, 20181 min read

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

Apr 11, 20186 min read

Fairy tales transformed through the work of artists

Fairy tales excite our imagination and ignite our darkest fears. So it is was with high expectations that I visited the summer exhibition at

Mar 2, 20184 min read

Conceptual contempt: the rise of invisible art

Invisible art has a distinctive non-visual emphases, or one might say an emphasis on nothing. Usually, a believer of less is more,