As the news changes rapidly during the pandemic, I am also seeing creativity bloom. With all the restrictions of isolation and social distancing we are all being creative.

You’re invited to come and see my new exhibition during March and April at Ekto Living on Prospect Road. Here’s how it all got started…

It’s SALA time in South Australia and if you’re an Adelaide girl you know that means every cafe, gallery and art space is shinning bright with new work. Jessie Feitosa and Lena Baumgartner are two astonishingly brilliant artists who have put together a joint show SAGA, at Reform Distilling.

Leah Grant catches up with Claire Ishino to talk about the importance of transparency and her creative process.

Artist, photographer and author, Lou Chamberlin is one motivated and talented lady! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing her about her creative journey, from hanging up her art teaching apron, to becoming a full time artist, street artist photographer and author!

Artist have this weird thing going where some are really open and just damn passionate about all things art and other’s… well… some just keep to themselves, see another ability as a threat and can really close of as soon as you say “Yeah, I’m an artist too”. So let me tell you five things you need to know about Mimbi…

Bright and colourful mural for Tyndale Christian School in Adelaide. Here are some questions from the students about the process of installing this mural for their courtyard.

I grew up in a safe home. A loving family. I had security and support. My heart is heavy for the women and children in SA who don’t have that and I know paint alone, can’t change that. But it is my hope that talking about this issue and raising awareness of violence against women and where we can access help can bring hope.

Let me take you on a street art tour of Prospect and the Adelaide CBD. Discover what defines street art, how the art form has changed and evolved, the difference between graffiti and work in a gallery and how large-scale murals can delight and surprise the audience.

When I visit high schools as an artist in residence, students ask me lots of questions about being an artist. Here’s my responses to the most common questions including, “How do you scale up your design?” “How much do you get paid?” “How long does it take you to paint a mural?” “What aerosol brands do you use?” “What’s your favourite spray paint nozzle?” “What artists are you inspired by?”

How much does a mural cost? There are a number of factors that determine the price of a mural. Much like renovating a kitchen, there is a price range from the most fancy features to the practical and affordable options. Let me unpack the main costs to consider and I’ll also show you a range of murals that I’ve painted and their total budget.

I so LOVE street art! I’ve had an interest in it ever since we studied it as a controversial “issue” in Art at High School. It’s so exciting to see Adelaide coming alive with new murals all the time. There's something great about street art being in the public and temporal. Once it is on the wall it really is up to the individual how they interpret it…

There are three steps you need to go from pottering to Potter. Step one, make stuff from clay. Step two, book a photo shoot. Step three, order some fancy business cards. And then BOOM! MAGIC! You’re a ceramic artist! Congratulations! It’s that easy… well… sort of.

Holding clay is magical. It’s calming and exciting at the same time. It connects you with the earth. The feeling of holding clay, the weight of it in your hands, the coolness and malleability of its texture somehow connects my soul with my creative spirit. It makes me slow down, feel more present and grounded. Up until recently I haven’t shared my clay interest or skills as an art from. I kept it hidden, like a secret that was precious, just for me to indulge in.