Abstract, or not?

by Kimberley Hughes/Peta Tranquille Every fortnight our Members receive a newsletter, and many of them contain creative tips. We thought...

In situ Observations

The benefits of networking in the arts.

by Peta Tranquille Every artist or maker dreams of having a dedicated space to create. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t lucky enough to...

by Peta Tranquille Over the last few weeks, we have discussed context and why it gives greater importance to your creations, but do you...

Taking your art practice to the next level

by Peta Tranquille Hours of reading and searching the internet revealed many definitions of Contemporary Art. However, the most logical...

An artist living with Aphantasia

Guest blog by Geoff Harrison. As author Brenda Niall tells the story in her 2002 book “The Boyds”, Australia’s most famous artistic...

Evidence to support your long-held belief that creating makes you a better person.

Okay, so you’re organised, inspired and kitted up with all the tools you need. You have a plan in your head for the creative stamp you are g

It's that time of the year when everyone is super busy and we take a look back at what happened in the past year. It has certainly been a...

If you've not heard of one, then allow us to enlighten you! A few months ago MAVA. Inc decided it would be a brilliant idea to start a...

Kimberley Hughes details her favourite Australian arts podcasts from prominent painters to artists working on disaster relief projects.

In Any Way Shape or Form - Claire Ellis

From the very beginning I was always under the impression that if I researched other artists that I would be influenced by them and my...

We already talked about the “DO’s” when it comes to becoming a successful artist but here is what you shouldn’t do. A lot of artists...

by Adriana Artmeier There is this picture out there that you need expensive, good art supplies to create art when it comes to paints,...

Guest Blog by Geoff Harrison Eighteen years ago I made the fateful decision to leave Melbourne for rural Victoria. It wasn’t a tree...