TrailMaker
Back to Meet the ArtistsPlan and navigate your Open Studios adventure with the new Artist TrailMaker. Add all the artists you'd like to visit on a particular day, and TrailMaker will map your journey in Google Maps.
Artist opening times and days do vary, so please check your selected artists' open days to confirm availability.
Karin Luciano
- Metalwork
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Textiles
Gold, silver and copper leaf are the three frequent elements expressed in the art of my world. My works tell a multi-layered story and are inspired by the exploration of mysticism, philosophy and curiosity. Each day of the event promises a glimpse into the mastery of gilding as I invite visitors to witness the intricate art of working with gold leaf. Exhibition Opening Thursday 5th September 6pm–8pm@Voyager Estate.
Bevely Young
- Mixed Media
- Mosaics
More than mosaics, these found treasures have been given new life. I invite you to wander gently through memories. Tread softly for these are dreams broken.
Charlotte Delatte
- Metalwork
- Millinery
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
TBA
Mirella Prolongeau
- Drawing
- Painting
Mirella will explore and celebrate the Cape to Cape track with the five elements of nature, air, water, earth, fire and the spirit. Works will include drawings, watercolours and acrylic ink painting. Mirella is a full-time artist well-known for her aerial landscapes which are also on display at the Red Sea Gallery in Margaret River.
Ewan Cameron
- Furniture
- Metalwork
- Photography
- Woodwork
Channeling his ADHD and experience in Aerospace and Formula1 design, Ewan is slightly obsessed with turning ideas into tangible beauty. Heirloom dining tables are surrounded by smaller timber projects of whatever whim Ewan's mind follows.
Brendan Booth
- Furniture
- Installation
- Sculpture
- Woodwork
The artist based the creation of this statement piece on "WABI SABI" aesthetics.
Location
19 Grosse Rd, Hamelin Bay, Wa, 6288
HAMELIN BAY
India Armstrong
- Drawing
- Painting
India is an emerging Aboriginal artist influenced by her family and culture. Her painting, sketching and digital art is inspired by aboriginal history and the issues surrounding aboriginal people.
Zac Zoric
- Jewellery
- Metalwork
Oubliette Treasures was created both as an outlet for my creativity and a house for my aesthetic, which is centred around the dark, dreamy and abstract. Located in Busselton every piece is hand carved and set into sterling silver, however i make a deliberate effort to never recast the wax carvings, making every piece a unique labour. The name Oubliette is derived from the French word of the same name meaning “Dungeon” or as it was formerly known ‘Oublier’, “To forget”.
Georgia Zoric
- Ceramics
- Pottery
- Sculpture
Georgia Zoric is a ceramic artist living and working in Busselton, Western Australia. This exhibition, her first at Shelter Brewery, will extend her research into her own ancestry and touch on the theme of 'Lives Past'
Chloe Wilder
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
Embracing chaos with a grin, a walking masterpiece of occasionally organized madness
Francois And Nicholas Payet
- Jewellery
Come and enjoy our new collection showcasing the creativity and artistic vision of the Payet brothers, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. With each piece reflecting the beauty of nature and the brothers' passion for their craft, visitors are sure to be inspired and delighted by what they see at Payet Gallery.
Anthony Barugh
- Painting
I paint in a traditional manor using oils with often a high oil medium, I like trying to create a story with the painting as well as in some instances, with poetry, they are in most instances a reflection of my life and the journey I have taken to get to here.
Location
38 Westringia Loop Margaret River
MARGARET RIVER
Mark Sinclair
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Upcycling
Mark has been painting for over 35 years, a self- taught artist who is inspired by his observation of colour and aesthetics which has served both as an influence and a stimulus for his paintings. His love of the ocean, human form and nature a major elements in many of his works.
Christian Fletcher
- Photography
WA's leading landscape photographer, with a rare talent for capturing a vast range of photography, from classic landscapes to contemporary aerial work & altered landscapes. His work, intriguing & extraordinary, takes you on a wonderful journey.
Chester Sears
- Drawing
- Mosaics
- Painting
- Sculpture
Master Stonemason,Artist. I create limesand and cement boarders, then lay miniature Stones, Beach plastic, Metal, etc in them creating abstract and impressionistic stone art. Also graphite portraits, acrylic and oil painting, sculpture
Location
47 Merchant Street
47 merchant Street
John Miller
- Jewellery
John moves into 51 years of handcrafting gold and silver jewellery. His iconic designs have amassed a loyal following and he’s regarded as one of Australia’s most talented and creative jewellers.
Myles Happ
- Ceramics
- Pottery
Myles is a master potter having worked in the industry for over 35 years. Expect to see a year's worth of exciting new glaze across some new shaped mugs. Workshops available, please book online.
Melanie Hume
- Painting
I was one of the artists that worked on the mural behind the Busselton Woolworths shop. The mural depicts the ocean and the connection between the aboriginal people and the Busselton community. The wall has different symbols in the animals and tells different stories.
Dorothy Davies
- Painting
Dorothy’s still life paintings capture a beautiful moment in time. Fruit, native flora, glass and ceramics feel so real that you can reach out and touch them. Each has a remarkable depth and beauty.
Sherrise Todd
- Installation
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Inspired by the peace, beauty and soulful energy that comes with spending time in nature, Sherrise’s artwork captures shape and colour found in our local bush and beach-scape.
Gonzalo Marinone
- Jewellery
- Photography
Gonzalo Marinen is a self-taught jeweler, craftsman, and photographer whose artistic journey is deeply rooted in a profound connection to nature and a passion for travel. Over the past decade, his work has evolved into a captivating exploration of memory and beauty, with each piece serving as a tangible tribute to the experiences and landscapes that have shaped his artistic vision.
Narelle Kuppers
- Furniture
- Installation
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
Passion transforms recycled lids into purposeful art, igniting beauty, education, community, and sustainability at Open Studios Margaret River. Witness the power of creativity in repurposing waste for a better world.
Josh Windram
- Painting
Josh Windram is a contemporary intuitive artist based in Western Australia’s South West. Working primarily with acrylic paint on canvas, his works portray a strong sense of space, beauty and drama.
Dariya Gratte
- Ceramics
It is my intention to transfer the natural beauty of my surrounds onto my ceramic works. Working with fine porcelain I carve, etch and paint onto the surface of wheel-thrown vessels to create sculptural and decorative pieces. Making simple shapes with beautiful curves, immersing myself the process to create unique ceramics for people to enjoy.
Fi Wilkie
- Drawing
- Installation
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Fi's distinctive style celebrates the WA landscape. An established painter and illustrator she runs after hours workshops during the event. Find her print gallery in Mukau, Cowaramup.
Asha Altmann
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
Evocative watercolour paintings inspired by marine life, pristine waters, and rugged landscapes along the breathtaking, West Australian coastline.
Poppy Garbin
- Furniture
- Sculpture
- Textiles
- Woodwork
Poppy Garbin's creative journey began as an installation florist in Victoria, where she mastered the art of crafting captivating displays for major events. Transitioning into design, she co-founded Pop and Scott with partner Scotty Gibson. Renowned for her sculptural lamps, Poppy infuses magic into any space she touches. Collaborating closely with Scotty, they merge form and function, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary design.
Sam James
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
Working from a former olive grove Sam's art practice incorporates a number of genres. His still life work is well known but Sam also paints landscapes and portraits. He often imbues his work with playful aspects of humour and irreverence
Jacquie Happ Oam
- Ceramics
- Pottery
Honestly, I’m having fun making practical bowls and eggs as I learn what clay and glazes will and won’t do. It’s relaxing, stimulating, heart-breaking and wonderful at the same time. For something serious, see Myles!
Nigel Lullfitz
- Metalwork
- Sculpture
Working in steel and wood I try to produce sculptures with beauty and humour. Using mainly recycled materials my work is often motivated by what I vacant find
Ian Dowling
- Ceramics
- Installation
- Pottery
- Sculpture
Ian has worked with clay and fire for most of his life. He presents many functional pots, decorative and sculptural forms. Form and surface are the main focus with patterns indicating connections to his location.
Jo Bear
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Pottery
- Sculpture
My creative themes are interconnection with nature- through landscapes & seascapes, Birthing - creativity. My family ancestory - its different cultural and racial origins and how denial of colour allowed my ancestors opportunities.
Sasha Cameron
- Drawing
- Painting
Emerging artist Sasha Cameron creates quintessentially West Australian art using watercolour, acrylic and calligraphy pen. She is experimental yet communicates a consistent theme of the natural world and her relationship to it through her work.
Diana Bostock
- Painting
- Sculpture
In addition to paintings of fish, birds and whimsical characters, this year I have sculpted wearable art in the form of brooches.
Evelyn Henschke
- Glass
- Jewellery
My visitors can watch how I melt glass with my 90 year old lamp fire, coax it into shape with a variety of tools, use unexpected materials to add texture and colour and share some secrets of the trade.
Ian Daniell
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Discover the region’s newest art space! Ian Daniell Art Studio & Gallery opened for the first time in March 2024 and is the new home to Ian’s practice: Life-Size Ocean Art. This year Ian’s new work explores the mesmeric colours and fluid forms of jellyfish, as well as extraordinary creatures-from-the-deep. Opening Party 4 - 7 pm Saturday 7th September.
Ingrid Windram
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Featured in my artworks are the essence , and the magic of the australian landscape. I feel very privileged to have Art as my way of life,and enjoy encounters with the art lovers that it brings.
Louise Collier
- Painting
As a lover of the great outdoors, my subject matter is nature, especially water and coastal themes. I aim to bring a piece of the beautiful outdoors, indoors. Working in oils and acrylics but also with pastels and watercolour. Join me for a Painting Waves Workshop on Wednesday 13 September in Busselton – see artoutdoorswa.com.au/events for full details.
Cindy Nasato
- Painting
A popular participant entering her third year, Cindy continues to evolve and surprise her visitors. Cindy creates soft flowing abstract art using acrylic inks, capturing its fluid nature giving the impression of expression and movement.
Genoveva Figliolia
- Jewellery
Genoveva is an Argentine silversmith whose creations intertwine silver with the timeless allure of seashells, opals, and wood. Each piece she crafts is a fusion of natural beauty and craftsmanship, inviting wearers to embrace the elegance of nature.
Sue Churack
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Explore Sue Churack's captivating artworks, celebrating the untamed beauty of Australia. Award-winning artist blending nature's palette with canvas, evoking boundless inspiration and showcasing the power of creativity.
Alan Meyburgh
- Mixed Media
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
Meyburgh is what one would describe a social artist who's works, created from recycled media such as steel and timber, are intended to be meaningful, engaging and Memorable.
Sarah Malone
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Photography
Sarah is an abstract artist whose work is intuitive, expressive and notably recognisable for its intricate layers that depict the raw beauty of the Australian landscape.
Namaya Fox
- Glass
A second-generation glass artist, Namaya Fox is carving his own path in the captivating world of flame working borosilicate glass. Renowned for his signature technique of infusing vibrant colors into his glass creations using precious metals, his artistry is both mesmerizing and unique.
Patty Pearce
- Painting
From an early age creativity has captured and interested me. In secondary school, Robert Juniper, my art teacher encouraged me to pursue expressing myself in this field. However, the challenge of nursing and mid-wifery, then creating a home, family and business took precedence. Life has been full, exotic at times, with exposure to much of the world and it’s different cultures. Now in later life, the learning and exciting journey continues with the luxury of exploring my latent creative side. From 2015 - 2020 I studied oil and acrylic painting, blissfully creating satisfying canvases mainly of large blooms and nature. Immersion in art and creativity, painterly expression, the joy, beauty and timelessness it brings to me is my offering, my gift to others, and my next great adventure.
Phil O'Brien
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Phil has always had an affinity with art ,in particular painting .He is greatly influenced by his natural surroundings and the love of the ocean and with the strong use of colour makes up to create medium to large size canvas artwork.
Phil O'Brien
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Phil has always had an affinity with art ,in particular painting .He is greatly influenced by his natural surroundings and the love of the ocean and with the strong use of colour makes up to create medium to large size canvas artwork.
Honor Denby
- Metalwork
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
Honor is an innovative artist repurposing rustic materials to form extraordinary pieces of art. Her farm studio ‘The Barn’ is the perfect setting to view her body of work. Honor will also be hosting a variety of workshops during the event, so stay tuned on her website and social media for details!
Emma Lees
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
Born in the UK, creativity was in my blood from an early age. I studied professional photography in London. I moved to the South West 13 years ago and have been raising 3 boys. My creativity sparked a few years ago whilst in the chaos of motherhood and I started drawing animals and plants using Ink pen. I have since branched out into different mediums – colour pencils, ink and paint. Besides drawing, I have a huge passion for interior design and renovating. Over the last 3 years, I have renovated a railway carriage which has now become my art studio. I am inspired by beautiful interiors and fashion. This is my first year being part of Open Studios and I look forward to welcoming you to the carriage!
Tamika Hogan
- Painting
Tamika is a self-taught painter specialising in land and seascapes. She is renowned for her large-scale depictions of the South West region, and in particular, her talent for capturing the distinctive coastal vegetation native to Western Australia.
Kate Wood
- Ceramics
- Pottery
For me ceramics is a fascinating combination of art and science. I produce both functional and decorative work and am constantly inspired by the natural environment.
Gerry Reilly
- Glass
Be thrilled by alchemist Gerry Reilly working molten glass into his vibrant evocative designs. Connect and wonder, choose or wander.
Karen Seaman
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
Through a lifetime spent immersed in the natural world and the creative processes that arise from it, Karen’s career weaves together stories of place and seasonal change into thoughtful observant works.
Angus Watkins
- Drawing
- Painting
Angus has been working out of Wilyabrup since 2019 converting a tractor shed into his studio. It’s a nice place. Previously a musician and possibly a graphic designer he took a turn in the direction of art in 2017 and may forever be stuck on its endless road. His art is a course of expressionism served with line making. With thoughtful use of charcoal, pencil, ink, acrylic, oils, pastels, and whatnot together or separately. My turn.. Entering my studio you will see much art. You will also need time to process what is going on. Ill be down the back drawing so come ask me anything.
Lee-Anne Townrow
- Painting
- Sculpture
Consistently inspired by my beautiful surroundings, my artworks develop as I explore the patterns and textures found in nature. My newly built studio this year providing me the opportunity and space to further experiment with my love of tactile surfaces both actual and implied.
Jess Mckiernan
- Printmaking
Printmaker and Painter Jess McKiernan’s colourful work aims to capture nostalgic scenes, shaped by sentimental stories and memories of growing up in the southwest.
Pauline Alferink
- Ceramics
- Pottery
- Sculpture
- Textiles
The Oceans and the Forest are my inspiration. Currently I am experimenting making clay items and combining them with wood and metal. I also handpaint bright designs on my wheel thrown pottery and make fun functional sculptural pots. I also have fun creating unique textile items.
Russell Ord
- Photography
Russell Ord is a highly acclaimed WA photographer best known for his striking surf and ocean photography and his willingness to take risks in pursuit of the perfect shot.
John Streater
- Furniture
- Woodwork
In every home, stories are waiting to be told through its furnishings. At John Streater Fine Furniture, I do more than craft furniture; I sculpt narratives, forge connections, and breathe life into spaces. I create pieces that transcend time, infusing each with elegance, heritage, and unmatched craftsmanship.
Leon Pericles Am
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Leon is a master printmaker, painter & sculptor. Immerse yourself in his prolific art practise, magnificent gardens, unique studio & enjoy a friendly chat over a cuppa too.
Joanna Alferink
- Ceramics
- Mosaics
- Painting
I am inspired by nature, drawn to its patterns and colours. I love creating bright, colourful and fun pieces that bring a splash of joy to others!
Libby-Jean Muhling
- Jewellery
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Upcycling
Libby's diverse range of artworks are uniquely Australian, reflecting memories and places she has travelled throughout her childhood to today. Her vibrant, bold, striking patterns and textures, reflect the beauty within the Australian Landscape, Flora, Fauna and Ocean inspired designs.
Anton Felix Blume
- Mixed Media
- Photography
Award-winning creative presents new south west based double exposure work alongside "3000 feet," a photographic journey exploring remote WA.
Emily Jackson
- Drawing
- Installation
- Mixed Media
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
In a captivating tribute to the natural wonders of the South West and Western Australia, Emily Jackson's art embodies the spirit and sense of place and celebrates its rich biodiversity. A Margaret River local and distinguished Western Australian printmaker, Emily pioneered her unique style, coined 'stratisart.' This distinctive approach reflects the multifaceted layers within her work, which vary in extent, opacity, method, and material.
Misty Cannings
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
With a passion for exploring art creation through various techniques and media, Misty creates a wide variety of vibrant art pieces of different styles and themes including abstract, portraiture and underwater life. Celebrating nature and patterns in nature with vibrant and unique art - there is something for everyone to fall in love with.
Tracey Bower
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Textiles
Tracey is a mixed media intuitive artist, art journal creator and maker. Inspired by colour her art takes you on a bright, happy, imaginative journey across the canvas, paper and through the art journals.
Silvia Busetto
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
Silvia paints joyful, vibrant watercolours, transforming ordinary people and everyday scenes, often based on her Italian culture, into protagonists of unique visual stories.
Alexandra Butler
- Ceramics
- Pottery
- Sculpture
Exploring the nuances of the female form in clay, my sculptures reflect the beauty, vulnerability, and power of womanhood. Functional ceramic pieces that embody femininity and resilience for everyday appreciation and use.
Christopher Spiker
- Painting
A place where art can inspire your love of nature. Returning to the event this year with a diverse range of realist/naturalist paintings of our stunning and unique birdlife and distinctive flora of Western Australia.
Trevor Clement
- Jewellery
- Metalwork
- Woodwork
Fine woodwork utilising native timbers creating heirloom masterpieces including but not limited to earrings, coasters, cheeseboards, keepsake boxes and truncated isosohedrons
Lesley Curtis
- Painting
Lesley Curtis Lesley is an award- winning artist, born in Northam, Western Australia, who specializes in the use of Watercolor, Gouache, Colored pencil and Acrylic mediums. Lesley’s inspiration is ignited by the colorful world of wildlife predominantly birds.
Vicki Small
- Glass
- Jewellery
- Mixed Media
Vicki works in warm glass and is drawn to using glass powder and fritt with inspiration provided by the pristine environment of the south-west. More recently she has begun to explore figurative works and the human condition along with assemblages, using air dry clay either as stand-alone sculptures or with glass. During Open Studios she will be launching a new line of jewellery, Bay Silver. Drop by her home-based studio and say hi.
Patrick Bloomer
- Drawing
- Painting
Pats approach to Art echos his approach to life. Whether he’s designing a garden, building a studio, painting or drawing, he is constantly seeking creative opportunity. His life’s work is captured in these fleeting moments of artistic expression.
Rona Mirtle
- Mixed Media
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Textiles
I work mainly in textiles, mixed media and printmaking, utilizing where ever possible, offcuts, scraps, recycled clothing and other by-products to create something interesting and thought provoking. Eco and indigo dyeing have appealed to me as a truly alchemical process. I marvel how nature and other invisible variables intervene and thwart attempts to reproduce a piece, despite meticulous planning.
Jennifer Goodall
- Mosaics
- Upcycling
Jennifer loves that mosaic's is such a diverse art-form, allowing for expression in many different forms, using a variety of techniques and materials. There is something heartfelt and meaningful about creating something new, or even better, creating something new from other people's castaways.
Martine Perret
- Installation
- Mixed Media
- Photography
After a career in UN peacekeeping, Martine photographs Western Australia focusing on aerial landscape, portraits, and gallery installations. Martine will launch her new audiovisual and photographic work “Djanga – Spirit” in collaboration with Wardandi Elders.
Kevin Singer
- Metalwork
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
Previously a clinical academic [PhD anatomy] Kevin's inspiration stems from the timeless Japanese aesthetic of elegant simplicity. His philosophy across all practical domains is simple: “If I can sketch it, I can create it”.
Soleil Heimlich
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
Event GuideSoleil’s artwork is inspired by the oceans she strives to protect. Creating from materials that would otherwise pollute beaches and crowd landfills, her artwork is produced mainly from items gathered on local beach clean-ups. In the recent years she also explored different teniques as printmaking and sculpting with recycled materials.
Jenny Taylor
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Painting is my passion which takes me into a different world, of peace, humour, solitude, happiness... these feelings I try to bring out in my paintings, so that the viewer can experience the same.
Sarah Scheltema
- Furniture
- Jewellery
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
Working with wood is a magical and fulfilling journey weaving a multitude of elements together-the design, the search for suitable materials, the creation and then the reveal!
Ian Thwaites
- Furniture
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
I am very honoured and grateful to work with wood, always finding fascination with its unique aesthetic and textural qualities revealed in this transformational process.
Paul Gatopulosz
- Drawing
- Painting
The Margaret River Region's serene landscapes and my encounters with diverse personalities during my travels have deeply inspired my work. My art seeks to delve beyond the surface, capturing the essence of my subjects through oil painting and charcoal drawing. The untold stories, the whispered secrets, and the silent screams are all immortalized in my art.
Carol Seeley
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Carol is an intuitive artist. She creates bright, bold, expressive, mostly abstract work. Sgraffito generally features in her works on canvas and wood panels.
Karl Heussenstamm
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
A master of traditional style tattoos and new age punk-pop art, step into Karl Heussenstamms’s studio and witness art that resonates on both skin and canvas. Located in the beautiful town of Cowaramup, Purple Crown Tattoo Studio is a must see stop for anyone interested in exploring artistic expression beyond the status quo.
Ian Mutch
- Drawing
- Installation
- Painting
- Printmaking
A whimsical world of characters, nature and details. Ian's artwork has won awards, given life to public spaces, and featured for well known brands and publications.
Tanya Cole
- Painting
Tanya Cole is a self taught Contemporary Portrait & Figurative Painter who is passionate about telling story through her paintings, to connect, bring hope, peace, beauty and joy to people. Her paintings are mostly rendered in acrylics & oil, with her signature work consisting of bright, vibrant colour juxtaposed with deep tonal variation, layered and painterly effects in her portraits.
Julie-Ann Brown
- Drawing
- Painting
Capturing the 'essence of a moment' Julie-Ann paints predominantly Contemporary Realism. Portraits and images inspired by nature form the subject matter of her oil painting practice. She also paints watery images in her own interpretation of Abstract Impressionism.
Dylan Nietrzeba
- Drawing
Dylan Nietrzeba, a talented Western Australian artist, possesses an exceptional eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to his craft. As a professional artist, he continuously evolves and hones his skills, specializing in the captivating realms of real-life portraiture, character design, and imaginative pieces. Having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Edith Cowan University South West Campus, Dylan's education has provided him with a solid foundation in both Literature and Visual Arts. This diverse background enriches his artistic perspective, allowing him to infuse his creations with depth and meaning. Dylan's artistic journey is fueled by a profound passion for crafting unique and captivating artworks. He employs various techniques, including the meticulous art of pointillism, symbolic representation, and intricate pattern design. With a mastery of multiple mediums such as oils, acrylics, pen and ink, pastels, watercolors, and graphite, Dylan fearlessly explores the boundaries of his creativity, pushing the limits of his artistic expression. Through his art, Dylan invites viewers into a world where imagination and reality intertwine, where every stroke and dot tells a story. His dedication to his craft and his unwavering commitment to detail make him a truly exceptional artist, one whose work continues to captivate and inspire.
Gary Hambleton
- Ceramics
As I stand here today, recognized as one of the South West’s most celebrated potters, I am humbled by the journey that has brought me to this point. My love for clay, the discipline of pottery, and the alchemy of glazes only continues to grow stronger with each passing day. My story is not just one of artistic achievement, but a testament to the enduring legacy of tradition and the timeless pursuit of excellence in craft.
Colin Pratt
- Mixed Media
My focus this continues to explore the use of wet and dry shellac burns with Encaustic Wax. The versatility of using beeswax as a painting medium still astonishes me. Workshops are available during Open Studios.
Felicity Mines
- Jewellery
My jewellery is classic for all ages. I'm proud of my Down South Collection. I bring together Colours and Memories of special places to celebrate the connection to place.
Laura Griffith
- Drawing
- Painting
Lauras art practice moves between Australian landscapes and portraiture. Working primarily with oil paint on canvas, her recent work features local landscapes from the Margaret River region with a focus on colour and atmosphere. She is also working on a variety of explorations of portraiture with an experimental approach. Her style includes realism, hyper realism and deconstructed realism. Laura has a BA Fine Art, and recently was awarded winner of the Ludlow Art Prize for Australian Painting.
Christine Cresswell
- Drawing
- Painting
I find botanical painting good for my soul ... both meditative and endlessly fascinating. I use watercolours and am continually learning more. Inspiration is all around me!
Christine Elston
- Glass
I love creating art by cutting and fusing my beautiful glass and shape elegant pieces that capture light & colour, each piece tells a story and brings and brings beauty into everyday life.
Kirsty Watkins
- Painting
Kirsty Watkins is a widely known seascape artist. With a focus on photo-realistic ocean landscapes from diverse perspectives, Kirsty's work captures some of our best loved beaches and ocean views. A visit to her studio showcases the beauty of rural Yallingup and the serenity of her coastal vistas.
Cath Miller
- Textiles
Inspired by nature, and the tartans from my old country Scotland, and shaped by the experiences & colours of my new home, Australia, I create unique handwoven textiles with a mixture of hand-spun and commercial yarns.
Jayne Rolinson
- Painting
I am abstract expressionist artist who is influenced by my rural surroundings, connection to the land, colour and the simple joy of bringing a canvas to life
Toni Salmon
- Ceramics
- Jewellery
I am a self-taught, small batch potter, creating from my home studio in Dunsborough on the south coast of Western Australia. Using slab building and carving techniques, I handcraft functional ceramic pieces and rustic jewellery. I am completely besotted with mark making which features heavily in my collections. My style is rustic, textured and my palette is inspired by nature and the ocean. As a small-batch potter, I create in small quantities which allows me focus on one piece at a time, ensuring that each making is carefully crafted and one-of-a-kind.
Janne Hollingsworth
- Painting
A celebration of colour and form relating to the landscape, it's movement, and the secret it holds. Come with me and see where the colours take you.
Mandy Ferreira
- Drawing
- Painting
This body of work is a reflection on the last 2 years. Stylistic and mood changes. Still watercolour; drawing and ink added.
Keanan Hardegon
- Furniture
- Mixed Media
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
I create hand-crafted wood and resin show pieces that suit any home. I pride myself on using discarded timber or wood from the Margaret River region destined for the fire pit or scrap bin to create unique pieces that will catch anyone’s eye. Each piece I create is one of a kind and I can also create custom-designed pieces to suit your design preference.
David Smart
- Drawing
- Glass
- Painting
- Sculpture
David Smart - Sculptor, Painter and Drawing. My artwork reflects a sense of magic. I love to use bright colours within my Sculptures and paintings. Being able to work with a variety of mixed mediums is what I love about my artistic journey.
Carmen Mcfaull
- Painting
My passion for colour combinations within an image encourages an emotional response. Themes: interpretative landscapes, coastal and overseas locations, figurative compositions.
Pascale Abbott
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Textiles
- Upcycling
Vibrant, colourful textile landscapes and seascapes are exposed on my deck looking down a native garden where art decoration is displayed with the sound of numerous birds
Holly Perry
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
I work with pencil, paint, paper and geometric patterns to create delicate and detailed portraits and 3D cut paper sculptures. This year you can find me and my work at The Bungalow Neighbourhood Social. Come enjoy a drink and an arty chat!
Jill Jardine
- Painting
Jill Jardine’s artistry, influenced by joyful personal experiences, is a fusion of various disciplines that highlight her artistic versatility. Embracing experimentation with different methods and concepts, she seeks to imbue her creations with fluidity, motion and liveliness.
Karina Buckingham
- Painting
Karina is a professional artist who uses paint to celebrate the Cape to Cape Track and its trees. Her landscapes balance areas of calm with expressive marks and paint effects.
Ross Miller
- Sculpture
I am a maker of things.
Wayne Cherrington
- Mosaics
Floor and wall tiles are my medium, these I nip break or grind to make tessera for mosaics. My subject matter has included flora, fauna, portraiture and land and sea scapes .
Robbie Palmer
- Mixed Media
- Painting
I live in beautiful Quedjinup after relocating from the Pilbara after 23 years. I am a self-taught artist. I started my artistic journey painting alongside my mum who was a ceramic artist. I predominately use alcohol and acrylic inks and enjoy exploring the use of organic materials. The textures, vibrancy and raw environment of the Pilbara often influences my art, from the rugged red ochre palettes to the cool azure waters of the Dampier Archipelago. I look forward to showcasing my new Jala Studio which has been lovingly transformed from an old concrete water tank.
Moira Fearby
- Painting
- Photography
- Sculpture
Heloise Roberts and Moira Fearby combine the detailed mark-making of drawing with the gestural marks of paint into collaborative large format portraits and landscapes, which emerge as a fusion of detail and depth; evoking memories and a sense of nostalgia.
Marion Graeber
- Painting
Dive into the captivating underwater world of imaginary fish and other creatures. Marion’s art becomes a playground of fluorescent and vivid pigments on canvas where every brush stroke ignites your fantasy.
Marcelle Egberts
- Painting
My work is a myriad of textures and layers inspired by the nature of the region. I create large abstract pieces based on the light and colours that surround me.
Deanne Haddow
- Drawing
- Millinery
- Painting
- Textiles
I produce paintings in acrylic, watercolour, inks and gouache responding to the unique light, movement and energy in our natural Southwest environment, along with nuno felted hats and bags, hand printed and indigo dyed textiles.
Rebecca Cool
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Textiles
I have been a full time practicing artist all my adult life. I am lucky enough to have never had to work in a "proper" job. I work in a variety of different mediums including paint,fabrics,knitting and illustrating children's books.
Kerry Sibly
- Metalwork
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
Kerry is continuing his love of upcycling from the local surrounds, creating whimsical sculptures and still painting the beloved cows! He has also spent time over summer extending the sculpture trail to include a secret island (shhhhh) 🤫. We are looking forward to greeting friends old and new.
Vanessa Miller
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Upcycling
To create my art I am inspired by nature, flowers and sacred symbols. I invite you into my world of colour.
Jolene Hewison
- Ceramics
Jolene’s work through ‘River Ceramics’ as a ceramic artist is explorative and diverse. Using a variety of materials including natural wild clay, you will find both highly decorative artistic pieces, and elegant, functional homewares.
Heloise Roberts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Sculpture
Heloise Roberts and Moira Fearby combine the detailed mark-making of drawing with the gestural marks of paint into collaborative large scale portraits and landscapes, which emerge as a fusion of detail and depth; evoking memories and a sense of nostalgia.
Lesley Meaney
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Upcycling
I love my new purpose-built studio and my studio swing. My recent body of predominately small works reveals a passion for lingering and loitering around trees. For a more insightful visit, booking a time on my ‘Appointment Only’ days is recommended.
Nicky Shelton
- Painting
Nicky Shelton is an award winning and internationally recognised birdlife artist. As a realistic fine artist she captures the unique charisma and personality of her feathered subjects.
Linda Cheok
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Pottery
Pottery and painting are my passions and this year’s new works feature surf, sand and beach culture. Newly returned from a pottery residency in Japan to showcase spiral thrown, nerikomi and neriage vessels.
Kim Kiosses
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Textiles
As an Aboriginal artist I use my artwork to tell a story. I reflect on my culture, country, and identity as a Noongar, Banyjima, Nyiyarpali person. I use intricate dots, lines, symbols and textures.
Kay Gibson
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Kay combines a wide variety of printmaking and painting techniques in her work to portray the fragile and beautiful flora, fauna and landscapes of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Martin Pavey
- Sculpture
- Woodwork
Martin is an accomplished Wood Artist. His exquisite design skills show a diverse range of uniquely carved and textured art forms, including free standing & wall sculptures. Martins Studio is on Yates Road.
Lauren Wilhelm
- Painting
- Sculpture
An established artist, Lauren creates paintings which evoke a nostalgic and wistful air. She is inspired by everyday histories and often juxtaposes modern and classical themes.
Melanie Jarman
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Textiles
Melanie is a versatile mixed media artist specialising in dry needle felting, watercolour and free hand embroidery, weaving together her English heritage, extensive travels, and love for Western Australia's natural beauty. Drawing on her background in acrylics, watercolours, and textile arts, Mel's artworks capture the essence of landscapes, seascapes, and native flora with intricate textures using Merino wool, alpaca fleece, silk, and other natural fibres. Based in Busselton, her purpose-built studio is a haven where her artistic vision flourishes, creating mesmerising pieces that resonate with viewers worldwide.
Jacqui Brown
- Painting
Two-time state surfing champion in her teens, Jacqui's vibrant seascapes, surfboard art and forest scenes invite us to lose ourselves in the magical summers of the South-West.
Alice Linford Forte
- Painting
I’m a self taught abstract and landscape painter. Expect large scale, dramatic sky and ocean inspired works, emphasising WA’s vast and rugged coastlines, as well as dreamy, evocative abstracts. My studio is situated on a rustic, rural farm property where I grew up in Forest Grove.
Delfina Monteverde
- Painting
I am a mix media artist absorbed by the natural bush surrounding my studio. I am making the most of this rich South West nature which has me in awe. This Collection 'Corales de Flores "represents how to swim on the soil, move like a fish in the water rooted like a flower".
Emily Eldridge
- Painting
Working from a beautiful studio surrounded by towering marri trees in the heart of the Wooditjup Forest in Margaret River, Emily paints expressionist landscapes using ocean blues and bronze to capture the essence of the southwest forests.
Gay Scaddan
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
Gay paints in most mediums. landscapes and Boranup Forest continue to inspire her. Collage and Abstraction has also become part of her art practice.
Laurie Posa
- Glass
- Installation
- Metalwork
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Laurie's work is narrative & surreal, always drawing on his love of the absurd & has recently included welding & recycled materials into his art practise as well as painting.
Emma Cotton
- Jewellery
Emma Cotton is a local jewellery artist crafting her bespoke and one-of-a-kind pieces from her home studio. Emma’s jewellery are wearable pieces of art inspired by her love of her environment and the raw materials she works with.
Nancy Tost
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
New original art, new t-shirt designs, cards and prints. Come say hi.
Faye Mildenhall
- Painting
My new works of art this year relate to water, specifically the ocean. I paint to capture the exquisite beauty I observe in the natural world and the ocean is the perfect candidate.
Peter Moir
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
An established artist who expresses his love of home and country in his vivid and varied work, Peter is renowned for his paintings of south-west beaches and evocative north west landscapes. His home studio also displays his watercolours and sculpture.
Trish Waters
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
- Textiles
My colourful, uplifting artworks reflect my love of our unique coastal environment. Bright colours and varied techniques show through my exploratory, meditative practice.
Voytek Kozlowski
- Metalwork
Voytek is passionate about metal forms. He continues to explore and expand his use of different metals to produce interesting new designs and finishes. Ceramics, glass, wood and stone are also incorporated.
Lisa Cloud
- Jewellery
Self-taught jeweller introducing a unique style to the Southwest, prioritising quality and sustainability through the use of recycled silver and gold. Follow me on instagram to learn more @feralcloud
Brian Borshoff
- Metalwork
- Painting
- Sculpture
I work in both cold bronze (resin) and metal (oxidised copper) to create pieces that are hand-made, unique and full of personality.
Nari Jones
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Nari is a Social Artist, passionate about exploring times of transition, as creative opportunities for growth & healing. She balances her own art practice with community work.
Gina Denford
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Textiles
Gina has lived and worked in the Margaret River Region since 1986. Her seascape and landscape paintings are realistic and give a slightly unique perspective of our beautiful region.
Britta Wilson
- Furniture
- Jewellery
- Painting
- Woodwork
I am a Margaret River based fluid artist creating vibrant and unique pieces of functional art and paintings using acrylics, inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds me.
Camille Reid
- Ceramics
I make functional ceramics using a range of stoneware and unique glaze combinations. My work is made using hand building and wheel throwing techniques and is purposely designed to be colourful, textural, welcoming, and tactile.
Shelley Mcnab
- Ceramics
Wild clay beckons, a barrel lit with fire, hand built kilns and a passion for pots. Welcome to the Seasaltware Ceramics Studio! See local clay processing, kilns built by hand and alternative firing methods. Feature pieces are moonjars, barrel fired vases, wall hangings, porcelain earrings and mugs for your coffee! Make a pinch pot while you are here!
Marina Saker
- Jewellery
My journey with jewellery design began when I started silversmithing classes and fell in love with the craft. I carefully source all my gemstones which feature in my work and predominately work with solid Australian opals and turquoise. I have a home studio in the Yallingup hills surrounded by nature.
Amy Penrose
- Printmaking
Drawing from her background in administration and her natural knack for creativity, Amy infuses each event with a unique touch, ensuring that every detail is meticulously planned and executed. Her ability to think outside the box and adapt to ever-changing circumstances has earned her a reputation for excellence in the field.
Lizzy Pepper
- Drawing
- Pottery
Lizzy enjoys making pottery and pottering around with colour.
Jody Olward
- Drawing
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Louise Mann
- Photography
Paring back to light, shade and colour to explore the meaning of emotional experience rather than realistic physical recognition.
Janne Hollingsworth
- Painting
Colour and form is the basis of my work.....I build from there.... This year is where Ive been and what my work is today.
Evelyn Henschke
- Glass
- Jewellery
Working with glass, finding new techniques and inspiration for my work is my passion. I’m looking forward to showing my craft and my latest pieces.
Mary-Lynne Stratton
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
Mary-Lynnes works are interpretations and explorations of landscapes from rocks to bushlands and water reflections. Studio oils are playful re imaginings of plein air works.
Lizzy Pepper
- Ceramics
- Painting
- Pottery
Lizzy has been making wonky mugs and plenty of mess in her small ceramic studio. Come see Lizzy at work, peruse her latest creations and help yourself to fresh Chai.
John Miller
- Jewellery
Help John celebrate 50 years of handcrafting gold and silver jewellery. His iconic designs have amassed a loyal following and he’s regarded as one of Australia’s most talented, creative jewellers.
Mark Hampton
- Sculpture
My work reflects the diversity of my background; precision engineering, practicality, function and design in contrast with the natural world.
Myles Happ
- Ceramics
- Pottery
Myles is a master potter having worked in the industry for over 35 years. Expect to see a year's worth of exciting experiments with glaze recipes. Workshops booked online.
Patty Pearce
- Jewellery
- Painting
An everlasting love of gardening and nature, lead me, in 2015, to study painting. The result is blooms captured when at their most beautiful. These are my gift to others.
Jacquie Happ
- Ceramics
- Pottery
I'm excited about learning to throw and hand build after being surround by pottery for 30 years. Little bud vases, bowls and small platters with imprints - in our new glazes!
Kama Shattock
- Painting
- Printmaking
My art is responsive and sensitive to the moods of nature and the inspiration of the moment. I interpret the form, rich colours and vast horizons of the Australian outback.
Elliott Morris
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
Step into Elliott’s unique garden world of wood and metal sculptures. Large and small ones, indoors and out. Each piece with a back story and maybe a song thrown in too.
Sonia Elphick
- Painting
Through life's challenges, I endeavour to improve and expand my knowledge and skills. I love the magic a line, a colour, a brushstroke can create.
Cate Edwards
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
I like telling stories, often returning to themes in different ways. The difficult pleasure of making art is extremely satisfying.
Olivia Lancaster
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
Inspiration comes mainly from my love of Margaret River’s amazing seascapes, forests, native plants and birds.
Reif Myers
- Painting
Reif's work is best described as art to be enjoyed rather than analysed. Combining humour with clusters of detail, and bold colours they become conversational pieces.
Alan Meyburgh
- Furniture
- Metalwork
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
Meyburgh is what one would describe a social artist who's works, created from recycled media such as steel and timber, are intended to be meaningful, engaging and Memorable.
Josh Windram
- Painting
Josh is a contemporary intuitive artist who works primarily with acrylic on canvas. Although not of a particular area, his paintings are inspired by the Australian landscape.
Ingrid Windram
- Painting
Featured in our Vasse studio this year will be my traditional landscapes of the Kimberley and the South West of WA, included will also be some new experimental paintings.
Sherrise Todd
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Inspired by the peace, beauty and soulful energy that comes with spending time in nature, Sherrise’s artwork captures shape and colour found in our local bush and beach-scape.
Holly Perry
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Holly uses pencil, paint, cut paper and geometry to create delicate and detailed portraits exploring the relationship between our inner and outer worlds.
Brendan Booth
- Furniture
- Installation
- Sculpture
- Woodwork
Brendan Booth is a designer of an incredible range of art, furniture and homewares, giant chainsaw sculpture. Also customised cabinetry work using West Australian Hardwood and Burl feature timbers.
Tara Edwards
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Come and see how I explore the theme of home as well as the tension between construction and nature and the role of the artificial within this wonderful, natural world.
Kiandra Buchanan
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
Kiandra paints a variety of subjects with a calm palette & painterly brushwork. Her works speak of softness, observations in emotion & the beauty & banality of the everyday.
Tamika Hogan
- Painting
Tamika's work is a celebration of the simple but transcendental beauty of our Western Australian coast, captured through the language of paint.
Jane Watts
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
My work is process led, considered and spontaneous, built layer upon layer, to summon up a rich personal narrative. I continue to strive to fine tune my artistic voice.
Asha Altmann
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
I love to play with the technique ‘Én Plain Air’. I lean into the free-flowing form that watercolour naturally creates, pairing detailed pattens found in nature.
Sarah Hewer
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Photography
- Printmaking
Sensory awe interwoven with innate expressions of self and vulnerability. Intricate botanical photographs, immersive abstract prints and intuitive ink drawings.
Fi Wilkie
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
Discover Fi’s distinctive work celebrating the Australian bush. Painter, designer, illustrator and workshop facilitator. You’ll find, prints, art cards, homewares & originals. This year Fi is working on a children's book.
Peter Hill
- Mixed Media
- Photography
Peter Hill works with photography and 3D technologies. Peter's fascination for anomalies produces haunting reflections of the world around him.
Noah Scott-mcdonald
- Photography
Noah is passionate about creating beautiful and moving photographic works that inspire us to value and connect with our local environment.
Sarah Malone
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Photography
Sarah is an abstract artist whose work is intuitive, expressive and notably recognisable for its intricate layers that depict the raw beauty of the Australian landscape.
Sarah Scheltema
- Furniture
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
Working with wood is a magical and fulfilling journey weaving a multitude of elements together-the design, the search for suitable materials, the creation and then the reveal!
Soleil Heimlich
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Printmaking
- Upcycling
Her art is inspired by the oceans she strives to protect. Soleil uses materials that would other wise pollute our oceans, and combines them with ballpoint pen sketches or etching prints.
Tony Tomkiw
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Abstract, Colourful and Ever Evolving
Bear Shiell
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
- Pottery
- Sculpture
My creative themes are interconnection with nature- through landscapes & seascapes, Birthing - creativity. My family ancestory - its different cultural and racial origins and how denial of colour allowed my ancestors opportunities.
Jenny Sanderson
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
My work is influenced by the magnificence of my surrounding environment as my studio is nestled between Cape Mentelle and Xanadu Vineyards. A love of gold leaf adds a new dimension to my vineyard work. I continue with my passion for Life Drawing.
Susan Hood
- Painting
I am a self taught Artist with an eye for detail. Birds and nature are my passion and time spent studying their character and habitats is the inspiration for my paintings.
Shaleen O'Keeffe
- Jewellery
- Painting
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
Beautiful and functional timber products, showcasing the magnificent and varied grain of our southwest timbers. Also acrylic paintings, inspired by trees and movement.
Ian Thwaites
- Furniture
- Sculpture
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
I am very honoured and grateful to work with wood, always finding fascination with its unique aesthetic and textural qualities revealed in this transformational process.
Ian Daniell
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Life-Size Ocean Art, a celebration of marine life and an ode to encounters in the wild. Iconic ocean species presented in emblematic form and sumptuous colours, at 1:1 scale. Please note: Studio will be open 10-6 on special event days.
Russell Ord
- Photography
Russell Ord is a highly acclaimed WA photographer best known for his striking surf and ocean photography and his willingness to take risks in pursuit of the perfect shot.
Cindy Nasato
- Painting
Dynamic, semi abstract artworks characterized by their fluid composition. I create a sense of movement and spontaneity evoking a sense of freedom and expression in my art.
Francois And Nicholas Payet
- Jewellery
Payet jewellery tells a story, each piece drawing inspiration from hidden treasures found in the natural environment. Our designs are constantly evolving. The gallery is located in a quiet secluded location, an idyllic creative environment.
Yu-Hua Lan
- Ceramics
- Jewellery
- Sculpture
Yu-Hua's arts focus on natural textures and organic forms, aims to connect emotionally with her audience, exploring the healing potential of cooperation, nature and making.
Steve Pease
- Glass
- Jewellery
- Metalwork
- Sculpture
Jeweller/metalsmith/glass artist. Creating contemporary jewellery, hollow ware, kiln formed glass and small scale sculpture.
Angus Watkins
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Drawing's, charcoal, paintings, Pastels. And... mural. A multiyear project Covering my studio’s feature wall. Visit, see my progress. Art for sale, see, enjoy. have. yes.
Christine Cresswell
- Drawing
- Painting
I find botanical painting good for my soul ... both meditative and endlessly fascinating. I use watercolours and am continually learning more. Inspiration is all around me!
Nancy Tost
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Textiles
I’ve explored different mediums and created a gratitude series using inks and charcoal and gold leafing. I have drawings, paintings, prints, cards, and t-shirts.
Nigel Lullfitz
- Metalwork
- Sculpture
Working mainly in steel I try to produce pieces that have character, humour and sometimes beauty. The recycled materials I use often influence the work.
