We are always on the look out for emerging artists and designers, if you can see your work exhibited alongside the following talented people send us an email and introduce us to your work.
I am an illustrator and graphic designer. As a compulsive collector of shapes, textures, patterns and fabrics, I have a huge source of inspiration to draw from, but I need a bigger cupboard. Much of my work is collage based, I relish getting away from the computer and doing things by hand. Interests and influences include: Art Deco, Nouveau, Monet, block printing, Poster art from the 20's through to the 50's...
I could go on, but I'll stop there for now.
John D-C (John Debono-Cullen)
After completely my degree in Communication Design at RMIT University in 2005, I decided to start designing under my own name, for a bit of fun and as an outlet for my creativity. My designs are quirky, playful and aimed for people of all ages, who want to bring out their cheeky, childish nature.
Anais Taylor is a designer and illustrator inspired by nature and her local farmers markets. She aims to create art to inspire people to live more seasonally and sustainably. She is currently creating a calendar of seasonal produce featuring her drawings of organic fruit and vegetables and filled with ideas for living with the seasons. The calendar will be available from Sweets Workshop and selected health food stores and co-ops.
Andy Geppert
Anney B. (Anney Bounpraseuth)
Andy Geppert is from Brisbane Australia and in between late nights developing children’s books, he creates pictures that speak directly to your inner child. After many years working in the advertising industry as an Art Director, it is no great surprise that Andy has turned his focus towards creating playful images that capture your imagination.
Andy Geppert’s first picture Book, Little Big Tree, was a joint winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Crichton Award for 2010.
Andy Geppert’s first picture Book, Little Big Tree, was a joint winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Crichton Award for 2010.
I am an artist and illustrator living on the top of a hill at the bottom of the world (southern Tasmania). I spend most of my time screen printing T-shirts and posters, drawing, making woodcut prints, painting, and collaborating in projects with my partner Jacinta who is a furniture designer and maker. My work is extremely inspired by music, particularly Tom Waits, Modest Mouse, Bob Dylan, The Pogues and Nick Cave. Some of my other influences are old ships, storms, antique instruments, Jack Kerouacs books and poetry, sea creatures and myths, old farm houses and the harbour and architecture in Hobart, Tasmania.
*bespoke* is a new full-colour Aussie zine about handmade, vintage, photography, art, micro-business, eco-friendly goodness and much more – all in a sweet little A5 sized package that you can take anywhere! It's the perfect size to slip into your handbag and pull out to read on the train or the bus, or to read at home with a cup of tea. Filled with interviews, stories, tutorials, artist features, and giveaways - among other things - *bespoke* is a little slice of creative inspiration!
Clay Australia is a Newcastle based studio, with works designed by ceramicist, Kim Long. All pieces are created with beauty and simplicity found in nature in mind. Clay Australia creates unique pieces that compliment everyday living.
I began making jewellery in the late 1990's after studying archaeology at Sydney University. My jewellery is inspired by anything and everything, with emphases on anime, Scandinavian history and mythology, science fiction, folk tales and physics. I tend to design things from time periods ranging from slightly before the Dawn of Time to the (almost) infinitely far-flung future, although these tend to loop around endlessly like a giant Space Taco circling a singularity.
Dawn Tan
Genna Campton
Genna Campton is an illustrator who lives and works in Melbourne Australia. When she’s not at her drawing table you will find her honing her skills as a bicycle bandit and scouring her local op shops for hidden treasures.
Genna Johnson
I enjoy making jewellery that is quirky, fun and different. I like finding different materials to incorporate into my work, often recycling old cereal boxes and placemats. Often I’m representing everyday objects, or my favourite things.
Ghostpatrol 
I studied Metals and Jewellery at Monash University in Melbourne, and finished with honours in 2005. After finishing university I have exhibited my work in several galleries around Tasmania and Victoria.
Ghostpatrol creates worlds. His ongoing exploration of hybrid animals and forests travels across mediums; from pasted posters to soft sculpture, watercolours and printmaking. His work often references childhood nostalgia and pop culture, with often quite sinister and playful undertones. From beginnings in stencil and street art, his current practice focuses on ambitious installation and painting projects.
Have you met Miss Jones (Jennifer Jones)
Jennifer Jones has a background in fashion, having worked in the UK and Australia. She started Have you met Miss Jones in 2006.
True to her roots, all products are sourced from the Philippines and are scrutinized to ensure they add value and pleasure to the living environment.
Helen Nehill
Jackie Cooper
Jo Everett
I have a BA hons degree in fashion from Central St Martins and am rather deft with a pair of shears, a cotton reel and a slice of cake.
I am brown eyed, right handed and very often melancholy. I am very good at multi tasking.
You will often find me eating, talking, drinking and drawing, all at the same time.
I think I make the perfect Yorkshire puddings, but I am more than willing to try yours.
Katie Muth
I am an artist, illustrator and printmaker currently based in Toronto, Canada. Her design company produces cards and calendars bearing her distinctive hand-carved lino-cut images. Inspired by the sweetness of everyday life, her prints really get to the heart of the moment, and have been earning a devoted following worldwide since 2006.
Kylie Gartside
Inspiration is everywhere, found most often when and where you don’t expect it. All of my ranges tell a story that goes beyond that of conventional adornment. I am committed to keeping my work made in Australia using 100% recycled silver (chains are all sterling silver but not necessarily recycled).You can know that any piece of mine you cherish has been hand made with integrity in my studio.
Specifically – the range you have which is titled A Little Piece was conceived when we were living on a 700 acre farm in northwest NSW. The image which is etched into each piece is part of a photo I took of a jacaranda tree outside my studio at dawn when the doves were catching the first morning rays.
A Little Piece
A little piece of the outside when you are inside,
A little piece of the hand-made amongst the technology,
A little piece of home when you are away
A little peace
Laura Carey
I am an Irish artist living in Sydney who loves printmaking mostly hand printed small editions of screen prints, painting and illustrations of my magical suburban world.I hope to make people re-examine the world that surrounds us all allowing them to peep between the cracks of fiction and reality. My work focuses on deconstructing the banal images of the world around me and creating a new image somewhere between the reality and a created distorted beautiful alternative.
little slave (Amanda Nakalevu)
Childhood education taught that ‘idle hands make for the devil’s work.’ Life education proved it to be true.
Daughter of a talented seamstress, it could be said that designer Amanda Nakalevu’s love of colour and texture is in her genes. Following long success as a floral designer, creative thirst and idle hands gave life to little slave.
Naturally curious of cultures, and inspired by seasons, history and global scapes- each piece of our resin jewellery collection is limited and handcrafted individually. little slave
designs range from pure simplicity to bespoke statement pieces that provide character and absolute uniqueness.
Reflecting beautiful, creative fun is signature to little slave’s relaxed style.
Martha Goes Green
Martha Goes Green is a simple but sweet vegetarian cookbook self published by Ruth Friedlander and Rosie Percival. The cookbook is a collaborative effort created with the help of a few talented friends. Containing illustrated chapter dividers by Jessica Honey and photography by Jessica Symonds, as well as 54 triple tested homely sans-meat recipes by Ruth and Rosie, it was a labour of love for all involved.
Matthew Roland
Matthew Roland is a 'hip' and 'with-it' young illustrator who spends the majority of his time drawing, with the slightly lesser majority engaged in awkward conversation. He boasts an amicable relationship with his water colours, and often goes window-shopping for fonts online. Matthew Roland loves the rain, hates the beach, and hopes you like his work.
Mechelle B. (Mechelle Bounpraseuth)
My work has been described as sweetly disturbed, just like me. My work is a refection of me, the things I see, the people I meet and the loves of my life. I’m inspired by everyday life. I try and look at the humorous side of sometimes quite ugly situations.
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Daughter of a talented seamstress, it could be said that designer Amanda Nakalevu’s love of colour and texture is in her genes. Following long success as a floral designer, creative thirst and idle hands gave life to little slave.
Naturally curious of cultures, and inspired by seasons, history and global scapes- each piece of our resin jewellery collection is limited and handcrafted individually. little slave
designs range from pure simplicity to bespoke statement pieces that provide character and absolute uniqueness.
Reflecting beautiful, creative fun is signature to little slave’s relaxed style.
mixtape
mixtape is a collision of craft, eco-cool and pop culture kitsch.
mixtape ships all around the world and our articles are written by people all over the world.
Shelbyville (Michelle Vandermeer)
I'm a graphic designer by day, and moonlight as a designer-maker/crafter/artist photographer for the rest of the time. I love making things, particularly things made from paper... books, zines, stationery, boxes, origami, papier mache ... and all things vintage, especially toys and games. I'm most often found in my loft studio, happily working away on any number of arty projects and plans.
I am Katy Dee
and I'm a human magpie, if I were a bird I would live in a nest the
size of the moon. I love to collect, stamp, mix, stick and sew to create
handmade eclectic shiz. I love nothing more than to rummage in an
op-shop to find old and special things to make into something new. I
wish they could tell us their story, where they have been and what they
have seen. Using a mixture of new and found things I mix it all up to
make a shiztastical item...whether it be jewellery, homeware or a soft
furnishing I am sure you will find something to love or love to give x
Most of my work is a one off using vintage fabric or found things so cannot be exactly re-created so if you like it, buy it!
I like making one-off pieces as I believe the things you own or wear should be as unique as you.
s.p.y.downunder
Shiztastic
Most of my work is a one off using vintage fabric or found things so cannot be exactly re-created so if you like it, buy it!
I like making one-off pieces as I believe the things you own or wear should be as unique as you.
Wah-Wah Wears (Zoe Churchill)
