Artists

Alisha is a freelance graphic designer & artist based in Newcastle with her own greeting card label which she sells in person at The Olive Tree Markets along with her other creations and via stockists throughout Australia. Alisha’s illustrations w...

Angie Parkes was born in Newcastle in 1958 and spent her childhood in Swansea on the shores of Lake Macquarie, making the most of all things aquatic. Angie has been employed variously as a Trainee ‘Psych’ Nurse, a Life Saver, a Swim Instructor, a S...

Anne-Maree Hunter comes from a background in printmaking specialising in lithography and etching. A keen interest in text, led naturally to artists’ books. She completed a PhD titled “Constructing the Eclectic Bibliothèque” at The University of New...

Barbara Nanshe has opened a Studio . Gallery . Shop at 148b Beaumont Street Hamilton featuring her unique and wonderfully eclectic Jewellery and unusual sculptures. Every six weeks Barbara will also feature a painter in the gallery and showcase other...

Mixed media artist Bobbi Oliver, operates Lambo Art Studio  from her home in Thornton, NSW AU. For the last 5 years she has designed and created Art Dolls, from Living Doll polymer clays, and combine these with fabrics/mixed media embellishments creating  whimsi...

Brianna Brent - Miss Lulu 1950’s Pin Up Inspired Clothing Miss Lulu is a 50’s inspired clothing label for modern day pin ups! Think cheeky styles reminiscent of the screen sirens and bombshells of the war years, and silhouettes that beautifully sha...

Bridie Watt is an Artist, Secondary Art Teacher, Uni Tutor and mother who has been exhibiting her work in various galleries, shops, markets and street corners… Bridie mainly works as a painter but also uses mixed media; her paintings often feature b...

Distinctive handcrafted, sterling silver jewellery incorporating found objects and non-traditional materials. The bold and graphic designs of this range are inspired by the beauty, simplicity and repetition of geometric forms within nature, features...

Carolyn was born in Newcastle and has recently returned after a long absence. Her practice encompasses painting, digital video and photomedia and she has been exhibiting since 1996. Her recent video works explore the criminal justice system and have...

Claire has been a finalist in the Cricket Art Prize twice. Here's her 2012 entry, Afternoon Play, which depicts two children having a game of cricket in a park. Claire was also the winner of the 2010 Calleen Art Award worth $12,000 for her work Park...

Cliff works mainly in watercolour and mainly on paper (though he paints some larger works in watercolour on canvas) Cliff's major watercolour heroes are JMW Turner and John Singer Sargent. In fact Turner was one of the main reasons Cliff has specialised...

These pendants & earrings by Dena Lumsden have been made with handmade paper on pearl shell with a laquer finish. Dena also makes bracelets, necklaces, pendants & earrings with pearls, glass swarovski crystal, natural stone & resin. All jewellery...

Diana Jones - sketch & jones Homewares, handmade toys and textile collages. sketch & jones stocks a variety of screen printed and linocut handprinted wares including clothing, cushion covers, teatowels, toys, artworks and lamps. All wares...

Donna was born and raised in Newcastle where she lives with her husband and two children. Art has always been a passion. She completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Newcastle University in 1995 (majoring in Plant & Wildlife Illustration) with a...

I have been a Graphic Artist and Designer for 30 plus years. I now have time to dedicate myself to "art for art's sake" rather than working to someones brief. I love linework. The quick sketch or line that is simple but portrays so much. I have...

Little Owl Trinkets is a unique art and jewellery design business based in Newcastle, NSW which showcases the work of local artist Emma Dawes. Little Owl Trinkets jewellery are all original, individually crafted pieces, featuring whimsical illustration...

Giselle is an Artist/Craftsperson primarily working in the areas of Fibres / Textiles, Glass Beaded and Felt Jewellery and Education. Her passion for colour, pattern, texture and design is what attracts her to the mediums of Glass and Felt. Both mediums...

Helen Paisley Designs: Hand-made Jewellery using interesting components such as EPNS silverware, vintage buttons,findings and fabric re-working them with the purpose of creating unique and opulent costume jewellery from unexpected beginnings.

I trained as a music teacher, gaining B.Mus.Ed and Dip. Mus at Newcastle University Conservatorium. I won the Keith Noake Prize for Student of the year in my final year – this was on my special interest instrument which was the harpsichord. I would l...

I am a local artist living in Lake Macquarie. I started out as a folk/decorative artist going to art classes once a week as a hobby and for relaxation. It was there that I found my passion and talent for painting. Taking what I learned in class, I began...

Jemma is a young, emerging artist with a focus on painting and drawing. Her chosen subjects are developed both directly and indirectly from the world around her; a see-saw of personal imagery and abstract thought. Jemma’s work typically reveals r...

Milliner Jennifer O’Brien was born in Bingara, NSW on the Gwydir River. As a child she spent endless hours making and designing outfits for her dolls. Later as a teenager, she created her own wardrobe with the same passion and skill. Hats were a part o...

Being fortunate enough to have a highly competent and patient mother I began knitting creatively from the age of 4. Rarely was I content to follow a pattern and, despite many mistakes, created quite unique garments. In my early twenties I acquired my...

I am a self taught artist who has been creating art of all types for the past 12 years and selling my artwork for the past 8 years. I do not have a set style but explore varied mediums, currently am concentrating in fibre especially hand painting on FINE...

Julie-Anne Ure B.FA; B.Ed; Dip Vis. Arts; Dip Teach Julie-Anne Ure is a graduate of the Australian National Art School, and has over twenty-five years experience as an artist and teacher. A portraitist, sculptor and art teacher, skilled in...

Justin Montefiore is a musical instrument builder, sculptor, musician, composer, instrument innovator, community choir director and was a Waldorf class/music teacher for 14 years. His inspiration for instrument making comes from a deep love of music,...

Unique handcrafted hair accessories for little girls and ladies. Designed and crafted by Karen Foster Contact Details karen@princessscallywag.com.au 0413497130 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Princess-Scallywag/168184147229 www.princessscallywag.com.au...

Mosaic and Bead Artist Mosaics I was very fortunate 5 years ago to discover a great teacher, Michelle of Dynamic Mosaics. This has allowed me to understand my medium, to make it work its magic and come alive while exploring and expanding my own...

When considering the practice of making art Kerri’s chief motivation is to express herself through the experimentation of materials. The freedom with which mark making is part of her practice has encouraged her to draw from the subconscious and hence c...

Laraine is a graduate of the University of Newcastle, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours, with a focus on Visual Arts and fibre textiles. Laraine holds a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training. Laraine has painted in both...

I am a jewellery designer who is inspired by the variety of size, material, colour & texture available in the world of beads. The design philosophy behind my work is to make beautiful pieces, which are simple, timeless and wearable. Rather...

Leah studied Fine Art at the College of Fine Arts NSW graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art majoring in Photomedia, and also studied an Associate Diploma in Fine Art at the Hunter Street Art School. Having four years of full time art practice was...

Lisa Birse turns glass beads which her husband makes into keyrings, lariats, cheese knives & more. Lisa’s daughter’s work will also be on display including animal sculptures & hand made cards with scenic shots of Lake Macquarie & flora. Lis...

I live in a scenic part of the Hunter, surrounded by hills and forest, so my work is heavily influenced by my surroundings, tempered by a healthy dose of the practical and enlivened by my inability to resist touches of whimsy. Mythology, stories and...

Margo Humphries PO Box 363, Warners Bay 2282 margo@kasarndesigns.com 0411176089 www.kasarndesigns.com www.fb.com/kasarndesigns www.twitter.com/kasarndesigns Born & raised in Taree Margo began painting at a young age &...

Now a full time sculptor and mixed media artist, I have been designing and making one off pieces of studio furniture professionally since 2006, prior to this I worked in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry for 21 years and then with my partner...

Jewellery Designer and Silversmith: Whether you’re young or old, single or married, working or retired, Melanie believes that the modern woman wants to look beautiful and feel confident as she goes about her day. Established in 2008, Melanie H...

Michelle Schmitzer has 10 years experience in the mosaic industry, including teaching mosaics and selling mosaic supplies at her business Dynamic Mosaic Supplies. Michelle's passion for the art has seen her conducting classes for the Hunter Community...

Artist, designer and printmaker, Miranda Earle, has created a vibrant new world of pattern and colour with her hand printed fashion and fabrics. Miranda has developed her own process of printing on fabrics using lino blocks and stencils to layer...

M: 0127 12 0157 Education 1975 -1978 Tasmanian School of Fine Arts Hobart Studied Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Ceramics Exhibitions 1978 Group exhibition Coughton Galleries. Hobart 1979 Childrens' Show, Jam Factory Gallery Adelaide 1983...

Rieteka's artwork combines drawing with a love of paper. Her work concentrates on the figurative but, more recently, also looks at the importance of the space around the subject, as well as the objects themselves. Rieteka works with various paper...

HOW ALL MY ARTY WORK GOT STARTED Phone: 024997 1732 Email: davrob@harboursat.com I was initially inspired by my father Reginald Stubbs, he was a display craftsman who taught silk-screening & signwriting at Ultimo in Sydney. Leaving school...

I have been working in pastels for 25 years now and exhibiting locally.my work focuses on regional landscapes/seascapes and in a naturalistic style. I am also developing a line of cartoon images. My interests vary and portraiture is also a part...

Sandra is a member of the Hunter Arts Network and will hold a stall at Art Bazaar 2011. Sandra's work can be viewed and purchased at 'Paisley's on Harrison' a new artist run gift shop selling hand made original art prints and ceramics. See http://www.facebook.com/ceramicsbysandra...

Sharon Luke is an enthusiastic craftsperson who loves to make small, pretty, useful or wearable items. These could be jewellery or clothing or household items. Sharon sells under the name Prettyflower, distributing through small retail stores...

Simon Wait is from Newcastle, NSW, Australia. He was born in Australia of Scottish parents, living in Aberdeen, Scotland, for six years before returning to Newcastle in 1979. Simon has always had a passion for sketching even at an early age. He...

Quality hand painted portraits Specialist award winning portrait painter with 15 years experience. "I bring your photos to life in paintings that will touch your heart! People , pets & places A photo freezes a moment while a painting...

Twin sisters Catherine and Jennifer Strutt, The Strutt Sisters, have been exhibiting professionally since 1997 and are well known for their mixed media assemblages, often humourous, often musical. They have lived, and still live, all of their lives...

Trevor earns a living as a designer, creating graphic and textile designs for companies such as Fred Bare, Adidas, Gap, Disney and The Rolling Stones. He has also co-written and illustrated three children’s books. Trevor also sketches the streets o...

Works inspired by the Mangroves on Throsby Creek at Carrington. John Miller Galleries 2004 Artesian Art Prize Exhibition 2005 Mangrove Walk 2294 (Carrington’s postcode is 2294) 2007 Mangrove Shadows 2009 Mangroves and Beyond Art Systems Wickham ...

Wanderlust is the brainchild of Trish Stenzel , the designer behind the successful Miss Fancypants vintage inspired swimwear and underwear label. Wanderlust is a retro infused lifestyle collection specifically designed with travel in mind. Perfect...

My main practice is painting but I also enjoy using paper, particularly vintage children's books. I love to use oil paints but will gravitate to acrylics if drying time is an issue! I love colour too...and anything vintage. I try to exhibit every...

Artist Blacksmith William Maguire is a contemporary artist blacksmith who brings his experience from extensive training and travel to give life and fluidity to his reluctant medium, steel. He uses traditional joinery techniques in his innovative...

Artist/Designer – Zoe Tjanavaras Oscar & Matilda