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The Mind-Boggling Miniature Fantasy Worlds Of Kendal Murray

Kendal Murray’s intricate miniature sculptures evoke memories of childhood adventure.

Emerging Artist Issy Parker Uses Ceramics As A Form Of Self-Exploration

From her Sydney studio, Issy Parker is making a name for herself with her one-of-a-kind ceramic vessels.

This Self-Taught Artist Creates Incredible Paintings On Carved Woodblocks

Sydney-based Kean Onn See is a web developer turned professional artist, who's painstaking works are filled with detail.

This Melbourne Artist's Paintings Are Filled With Childlike Wonder

Local artist Morgan Blue combines motifs from childhood and comforting colours in her personal new exhibition.

Meet Melbourne’s Newest In-Demand Furniture Designer

Woodworker Sean Brickhill shares how he got his start in furniture design — and where he gets his inspiration.

This Husband + Wife Duo Make Beautiful Timber Homewares (In Their Backyard!)

Melbourne design duo Trouthouse reveal a new collection of zigzag-shaped homewares, all handmade from timber.

Artist Archer Davies Reimagines Historic Paintings In His New Exhibition, Theft

Archer Davies explores the work of historic European artists Edgar Degas, Diego Velázquez, and more in his new show, Theft.

An Old-School Pizzeria Turned Artists' Studio In Sydney

Artist Eliza Gosse and architect Benjamin Jay Shand have turned an old Italian restaurant into a space for artists, writers, and architects.

This Interior Designer Makes Beautiful Weavings After Hours

Claudia Bloxsome is an interior designer by day, and a masterful weaver by night. See inside their Melbourne studio!

The Joyful Beachy Ceramics Of Anna Tronson

Anna Tronson’s first ceramics collection is adorned with delightful ocean creatures!

This Melbourne Designer Creates Seriously Sleek Stainless-Steel Furniture

The maker behind furniture brand Malli meticulously handcrafts every piece from stainless steel.

How This Artist Creates Intricate Artworks From Individual Coloured Threads

It takes textile artist Nathalie Dumont up to several days to create one piece — more if she's dying the threads herself!

Miranda Hine’s Alluring Paintings Of English House Museums

In her new exhibition ‘Making Beds’, Brisbane native Miranda Hine paints intimate scenes inside London’s historic house museums.

The Environmentally Regenerative Ceramics Studio Of Casa Adams

Casa Adams is a ceramics practice that aims to spark curiosity and protect nature — an ethos that extends to the studio’s physical workspace.

These Intricate Woven Paintings Explore Creativity Within Constraints

Lawyer and economist-turned-artist Nina Walton creates unique textile 'paintings' that each take almost 40 hours to create.

Artist Tai Snaith Paints From A Beautiful ‘Haunted’ House In Fitzroy North

Step inside the abandoned Victorian cottage that's become Tai Snaith's enchanting art studio ahead of her upcoming exhibition!

This Potter Makes Petal-Edged Bowls To Help Save The Bees

Step inside Bridget Bodenham's studio, where she creates ceramic vessels, accessories, and bowls designed to bring bees to your garden!

Meet The Metal Maker Behind These Elegant, Handcrafted Lights

Get to know Anna Charlesworth, the master metalworker trusted by Flack Studio and Tamsin Johnson for timeless handcrafted lights.

This Melbourne Artist Creates Beautiful Weavings Inspired By The Past

Jacqueline Stojanović builds on the cultural stories, histories, and traditions of weaving in her delicate artworks.

The Diverse And Experimental Art Practice Of Benjamin Barretto

After finding success in LA, Benjamin Barretto now creates his intricate weavings and abstract paintings from his light-filled Melbourne home!

The Functional + Decorative Weavings Of Sundance Studio’s Emma Shepherd

Emma Shepherd is endlessly inspired by yarn — both its limitations and possibilities — to inform her weaving practice, Sundance Studio.

The Artist Making ‘Other-Worldly’ Ceramics Inspired By Plants, Coral and Fungi

NZ born, Melbourne based Kohl Tyler's delicate ceramics appear as fossilised remnants of an imagined planet.

Meet Gelbell, The Best Friends Creating Colourful + Chaotic Abstract Paintings — Together!

Bella Greene and Gel Wootton are the self-taught artists behind Gelbell's playful paintings, which they spontaneously create side by side.

This Talented Still-Life Painter Is One To Watch

Melbourne-based Amber Nuttall is a designer who has recently discovered her talent for oil painting!

The Remarkable Home + Atelier Of Melbourne Tailor Emily Nolan

We visited the made-to-measure tailor inside her multi-purpose creative space, which she describes as having 'Mad Hatter energy'. Take a tour here!

Inside Artist Sophie Sachs’ Captivating Paintings of Glass + Light

Brisbane-based artist Sophie Sachs blends sharp realism with soft painterly strokes to create detailed paintings with dream-like qualities. See her process here!

The Nostalgic Oil Pastel Drawings Of Phoebe Stone

Phoebe Stone captures intimate still life scenes and nostalgic landscapes in her oil pastel artworks.

The New Melbourne Label Creating Mid-Century Inspired Cushions + Quilts

Sarah Russell of 'Scotato' hand-crafts modernist-inspired cushions and quilts, in soulful, earthy tones, with meticulous attention to detail.

Inside Artist Ryan L Foote’s New Melbourne Ceramics Studio (That’s Open To The Public!)

Shop ceramics made on site, or enrol in a workshop at R L Foote Design Studio in Clifton Hill.

Clare Dubina’s Abstract + Dreamy Paintings Hero The Female Form

With a background in fashion and printmaking, the Melbourne-based artist creates beautiful abstract paintings imbued with warmth.

How Tibrean + Taungurung Artist Iluka Sax-Williams Explores Kinship + Connection Through Art

TDF columnist Jirra Lulla Harvey talks to artist Iluka Sax-Williams about pyrography and his journey into art!

Meet The Artist Behind The Sculptural Ceramic Objects We Can't Get Enough Of

Meet carpenter-turned-artist Clare Hermon, who creates enchanting candlesticks and fluid vessels from her 60s home studio in Eltham.

Inside The Experimental + Ever Changing Practice Of Astrid Salomon's 'Bastard Ceramics'

Although she only picked up clay in 2020, Astrid Salomon has already exhibited in Milan and Australia! See her captivating work here.

The Sculptural Fabric + Metal Works Of Architect-Trained Artist, Annie Paxton

Annie Paxton Studio crafts sculptural objects using fragile silk and metal, that blur the line between architecture and furniture.

Di Lunedi’s Nostalgic Ceramics Serve Up A Slice Of Coastal Italy!

Step inside the Northern NSW studio of De Lunedi's Elise Eales, who creates one-off ceramic pieces inspired by her love of Italy's seaside.

This Artist’s Mysterious Paintings Look Like Otherworldly Portals

Melbourne-based artist Ryan Hoffmann’s captivating 3D artworks blur the distinction between painting and sculpture.

The Dreamy Still Life Paintings Of Brooke Holiday

Despite being told once that she 'couldn't paint', this local artist creates beautiful still-life paintings that are a visual feast!

The Melbourne Designer Bringing New Energy To The Art Of Stained Glass

Eloise McCullough of Fools Glass is among the next-gen of artists who are reviving the enchanting, ancient craft for a modern audience!

Zachary Frankel: A 'Curious' Maker of Sculptural Furniture + Objects, Inspired By The Past

The local maker works with everything from timber to recycled plastic in his sculptural range of boundary-pushing furniture.

The Sydney Sculptor Creating Striking Pieces From Centuries-Old Sandstone

Sculptor Tom Butterworth creates striking tables, stools and vessels from recycled Australian sandstone, with beautiful results.

Local Artist Hannah Maskell Creates Mesmerising Grids Of Colour

The Melbourne-based artist's geometric drawings and wooden sculptures are a cross between 'colour theory and colour therapy'.

How Powerhouse Designer, Yuwaalaraay Woman Lucy Simpson Is Making Waves

How the Sydney based designer weaves stories of Country and culture into her collaborations with leading brands, such as JAG and Breville.

Dani McKenzie’s Detailed Paintings Look Like Familiar Photographs

The Melbourne artist recreates local streetscapes and everyday scenes in astonishing, realistic detail.

These Unique Hand-Painted Ceramics Are Inspired by Bauhaus Design

Melbourne artist Belinda Wiltshire's sculptural creations take cues from the geometric shapes and stripes of a Bauhaus ballet!

The Playful + Surreal Ceramics Practice of Hilary Green

From her shed-turned-studio, Hilary Green creates sculptural, whimsical ceramics inspired by seaweed, ironwork and the charming illustrations of Sir Quentin Blake!

Tia Ansell's Uniquely Layered 'Weaving-Paintings'

The Melbourne-based artist handcrafts every element of her pieces, weaving threads together to create a canvas for her geometric paintings!

This Emerging Painter's Dreamlike Landscapes Are Filled With Memory

Melbourne-based artist Kate Lewis beautifully draws on her love of the great outdoors for her emotive artworks.

Designer Jordan Fleming Makes Playful ‘Creatures’ That Double As Lamps

Her handcrafted pieces are like towering, functional sculptures as tall as people – that look like they could come alive at any moment!

The Melbourne Designer Creating Clever Furniture, For Small Spaces

Meet designer Katrina Ramm of Ka Ra Studio, who's playful pieces make the most of the ‘precious space’ inside our homes!

How Ceramic Artist Lucy Tolan Became One Of Melbourne’s Favourite Creatives

The handmade vessels of ceramicist Lucy Tolan are entirely original and instantly recognisable.

Evie Cahir’s Luminous + Emotive Art Practice

Melbourne artist Evie Cahir is inspired by emotive moments in everyday tasks - like walking around the block while waiting for fish and chips.

Georgia Spain's Abstract Paintings Capture The Chaos Of Our Times

The Melbourne artist's new exhibition reflects tumultuous world events and news cycles.

Why The Internet Is In Love With Libby Haines’ Beautiful Still-Life Paintings

Melbourne artist Libby Haines' works are a wonderfully messy reflection of everyday life - and they sell out on Instagram within seconds!

The Haunting, Shadow-Inspired Paintings Of Melbourne Artist Ella Dunn

Artist Ella Dunn is inspired by personal experiences and small everyday interactions.

An Artist’s Home Bursting With Her Own Beautiful Golden-Toned Paintings

The Melbourne artist's home has been taken over by her abstract, expressive artworks ahead of her latest solo exhibition!

Meet The Award-Winning Young Ceramicist Making Intriguing Sculptures

Local ceramicist Jess Graham’s organic, 'bulging' creations won two awards last year, and the emerging maker's star is on the rise!

Beci Orpin’s Shared Studio Is Just As Colourful + Cheerful As You’d Expect!

Inside the charming studio of Beci Orpin, Ellie King and Hoddle, decked out with all the best things from local makers and creators.

The Melbourne Designer Who Found His Niche Making Sculptural + Sustainable Plant Stakes!

Melbourne startup 'Secateur Me Baby' has turned the humble plant stake into something worth smiling about.

Inside Elena Strohfeldt's Beautifully Therapeutic Ceramics Practice

How the self taught artist started making ceramics as a way to work through a painful trauma, channeling it into whimsical vessels.

Byron-Based Artist Bianca Pintan's Vividly Colourful World Of Ceramics

The Brazilian-born artist now works and lives in Byron Bay, pushing the boundaries with her bold and bright ceramics.

Lucy Hersey Creates Emotive Landscapes With Natural, Homemade Pigments!

Lucy Hersey paints landscapes from her South Gippsland studio, creating her own pigments from natural materials!

Artist Meagan Streader Brings Worlds To Life In Epic Light Sculptures

Meagan Streader shares how she creates her spectacular art pieces from her Melbourne studio, and why working with light is like magic!

Caro Pattle's Plush, Woven Vessels Channel Ancient Artefacts

The artist uses traditional hand weaving techniques in her spectacular sculptures, reminiscent of ancient relics.

The Captivating Landscape Paintings Of Marina Rolfe

The Melbourne artist and masters student at the Victorian College of the Arts takes us behind her abstract landscapes.

Kuku Yalanji Artist Tiarna Herczeg Creates Colourful Maps Of Country

The emerging artist shares how they found their creative voice and intuitive painting style.

Kelly Thompson’s Playful Preston Showroom Clashes Colour In The Best Way

The clever creative behind online store, Makers’ Mrkt, gives us an inside look at her fun Preston stockroom-turned-store!

Stained-Glass Artist Poppy Templeton On Finding The Beauty In A Lost Craft

The Melbourne-based creative shares the intricate process behind her beautiful retro glass art!

Indivi Sutton’s Ethereal Paintings Capture Emotion Through Colour

An inside look at Sydney-based artist Indivi Sutton's enchanting works and her creative journey (so far!) ahead of her latest solo show.

Inside A Perfumer’s Fragrant Cape Schanck Garden Studio

Sondrine Kehoe is a self-taught perfumer with her own business, Cygnet Perfumery.

Inside That Paper Joint's Playful World Of Collage + Creativity

Maximillian Malone and Zoe Crook run the collage studio, workshop and gallery space ‘dedicated to all things paper and scissors’.

Chef Turned Ceramicist Claire Ellis’ Amazing, Experimental Practice

She got her start working at Attica, but has since developed a range of beautiful stoneware, with sustainability front of mind!

Studio Elke Relaunches With New Ceramics, Hand-Made In Her Off-Grid Studio

Studio Elke made waves as a successful jewellery designer more than a decade ago, but after a two year hiatus she's back - and with a new range of ceramics!

Inside The Charming Studio Of Ceramicist + Flower Farmer, Janae Paquin-Bowden

Flower farmer Janae Paquin-Bowden is finally realising her oldest passion; ceramics. Take a tour around her sun-filled garden studio.

Brutalist Architecture Meets Contemporary Art In The Paintings Of Annalisa Ferraris

A fascination with architecture informs the bold, colour-blocked paintings of Sydney artist Annalisa Ferraris.

Inside Georgia Harvey's Quirky Ceramics Practice + Dream Studio

The Melbourne-based ceramicist on creating objects that are 'not too cute and not too hideous', but somewhere in between.

Gabrielle Penfold’s Nostalgic Paintings Capture Food And Feelings Of Summer

The Sydney-based painter shares how Instagram inspired part of her creative practice, which celebrates food, travel and nature.

Inside Textile Brand Mosey Me's Colourful Brunswick Studio

Textile designer Eliza O'Sullivan creates bold everyday homewares that are designed to bring joy into the home.

Woodworker Olive Gill-Hille Creates Incredible Timber Sculptures That Double As Functional Furniture

Sculptor and woodworker Olive GIll-Hille creates breathtaking and evocative timber pieces that challenge the distinction between art and design.