Annalisa Lawrence is a Newcastle-based artist who creates under the name Saltwater Woman, using acrylics, resin, and mixed media to depict playful, textured scenes of women and children at the beach. Annalisa describes her largely self-taught style as a purposeful mess, aiming to bring attention to the entire creative process – the imperfections and beauty that unfold along the way.
Common Circus are set to celebrate their 10th birthday on October 19, with a festival inspired fun day at their Hamilton store. Think live music, a petting zoo, face painting, coffee, donuts and an art exhibit featuring some of Newcastle’s favourites. We chatted to owner Lauren Henry about this exciting milestone.
For Jacinta Fintan, owner of public art agency The Wall Station, murals represent more than just the visual impact they have on a landscape. They can bring meaning to a space and connect people through art. Jacinta talks to Swell about the role of street art in communities, along with Newcastle’s new graffiti removal program Small Walls, and the pivotal part local artists will play.
Xander Holliday makes playful art for well-loved homes. You can’t help but feel optimistic when looking at his work – and he wants you to share in the joy of living amongst colour. Xander talks to us about finding his style as an artist, how to buy art and decorating with colour at home.
For artist Prudence DeMarchi, life is a beautiful messy blur of paint and parenting. When Prudence isn’t playing mum, she’s creating magic in her studio, whipping up colourful works of art to brightened up the lives of her growing legion of fans.
It takes a special kind of person to feel so passionate about supporting small businesses and their community that they’d drop what they’re doing, quit their day jobs and dedicate every last minute of their spare time to doing just that. Welcome to the stage – Lauren Curtis and Lewis Kearney, founders of the Homegrown Markets.
What does a piece of art tell you about its creator? The art in question here is jewellery, and its creator is art teacher turned jewellery designer, self-taught business woman and lover of the lyrical line – Michelle Smith.
What’s the most interesting thing about how you spend your spare time? Do you knit hats for your cat, sculpt bonsai or read tarot cards? Whatever you do, you can bet there’s a way to monetise that interest. You could open an online store, launch an e-course or become a blogger in your niche! But do you have to? Hobbies might be your fast track to having a side hustle, but it’s also okay if your backyard beehive, home-brewed beer, or wobbly pottery doesn’t pay the bills.
For Pi Williams, life is joyfully bursting at the seams. For this unique Central Coast artist with three young sons and an increasing demand for her stunning textile artworks, each day is a busy bundle of wool, fabric, nature adventures and kids.
Sitting on top of Nobbys-Whibayganba Headland, is Nobbys Lighthouse, one of the most iconic landmarks in Newcastle – but it’s not just ships it’s guiding in. These days the lighthouse is home to Hunter Writers’ Centre initiative, Lighthouse Arts, and its artist-in-residence program. Swell speaks to Katherine McLean, Hunter Writers Centre and Lighthouse Arts director, to find out more.
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