I thought I’d give you a little peek behind the scenes of my new online course. How it came to be, what the process actually looks like, and what filming day is really like.
From Yeppoon to Cairns, this stretch of the Watercolour Workshop Tour was full of warm welcomes, spectacular landscapes and one very silly scheduling mistake. Between art societies, roadside fruit stalls, tropical rainforests and a few unexpected detours, we discovered some of our favourite places in Queensland and learned that the best adventures rarely go exactly to plan.
I recently sat down with Shaun Lord from Owners Outlook for a conversation about creativity, business and life on the road. We chatted about building a career as an artist, growing a business around what you love and the lessons I've learned along the way. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a creative business, this one's for you.
This chapter of our Big Lap took us from the wild beauty of Pebbly Beach to workshops on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, with plenty of adventures in between. Along the way we painted local flora, met long-time students, explored new corners of Australia and were reminded just how generous and welcoming regional communities can be.
Stories from the first few weeks on the road. Workshops, caravan dramas, adventures! We packed up our place in Torquay and started the pilgrimage up the coast.
No Red Paint? No Problem. Here’s What to Do! 🎨In this new YouTube video I demonstrate how to mix reds with my favourite limited palette, which doesn’t actually include any red paint.
To say getting set to hit the road for my 2026 Watercolour Workshop Tour was overwhelming and incredibly hard is an understatement.
I completely underestimated just how much was involved in turning everyday life into life on the road. Not just for a trip, but for a year of teaching, traveling and creating across Australia.
I’ve been sharing little snippets about our upcoming Watercolour Workshop Tour around Australia, and I’ve had so many thoughtful (and practical!) questions land in my inbox. So I thought I’d gather the most common ones here and flesh them out properly.
There was a lot happening behind the scenes last year - quietly, patiently, and often very slowly - including the early stages and planning of not one… but THREE new online courses. Even writing that still feels a bit surreal.
It’s getting real! After months (years, really!) of planning, prepping, and quietly working behind the scenes, we’re officially two months out from hitting the road for my upcoming Watercolour Workshop Tourand I couldn’t be more excited!
After over 15 years of pouring watercolour joy into print runs and managing my dedicated print shop, I’ve decided it’s time to close the print shop doors as you’ve known them.
This is your chance to shop meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts from local makers, get your hands dirty in creative workshops, soak up some live music, and enjoy a cruisy day out with the fam.