This month, we're proud to feature local portrait artist James Stickland, a fine artist whose expressive oil paintings are rich with story, subtlety and character. A Creative Spark Reignited James’ journey into professional art began eight years ago, though creativity had always quietly travelled alongside him. For 19 years he ran his sign business, Saber Signs, while raising two children and building a happy life. Still, something felt incomplete. That shift came unexpectedl

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Azzy’s relationship with art began early and loudly. As a child, he was endlessly imaginative, constantly drawing on anything available. Schoolbooks were covered in scribbles, and one infamous moment involved chalk drawings beneath a school building that left teachers debating whether his work was vandalism, graffiti, or simply play. He remembers giggling as they argued. Growing up largely offline meant being immersed in picture books and storytelling. Artist

This month we're shining the spotlight on Carol Shannon, a lifelong artist whose love of colour, pattern, and design has shaped a successful creative journey. A Lifelong Passion for Art: Carol has been drawing from her early childhood, especially patterns.  Her mother was a great influence, and her love was producing drawings similar to Norman Lindsey's life figures. Carol Shannon, Explosion Excelling in art and art history at school, she achieved awards and usually topped th

Pam is a contemporary mixed media artist known for her expressive and eclectic style. She embraces change and experimentation, allowing each piece to evolve organically.

Brigitte describes her style as rooted in realism, a natural fit for her perfectionist tendencies. Recently, though, she’s been exploring more surreal elements in her work. It’s ok to colour outside the lines. Trust the process. Every painting goes through an icky stage - persevere. You’ve got this.

Growing up in a home where creativity covered the walls – literally - Gemma Louise Pap was immersed in art from the beginning.

Her style is fluid, dancing between contemporary minimalism and the organic inspiration of the natural world.

Sue Baker,

Capturing Nature's Essence one dot at a time.

Debbie Stephens invites us into her world of creation, where each stroke of her brush or pastel pencil tells a story of resilience and...