Kite Auction

Shaun has had his work translated into an abundance of languages, adapted into plays and orchestral scores. He has a subtle knack for subverting the familiar and through […]

  Sal was born in Worimi country, Forster, where many lakes merge back into the sea. Although she now lives in and adores the country and vibrant art […]

  ‘Growing up on a farm was wonderful,’ he said. ‘I learned about work ethic, teamwork, and how valuable a healthy imagination is.’ At school he was a […]

Isobelle is a passionate believer in the eternal importance of art and its ability to propagate the best of human nature. Born in Wangaratta she could have scarcely […]

Bronwyn grew up the youngest of seven children, in a small town and with little external distraction. She often spent her time immersed in the natural landscape. ‘I […]

‘I often think of my somewhat free childhood in Mt Barker. Bike riding adventures, friends houses on the same street, climbing high trees, cubby houses, visiting friends’ country […]

Cat’s curiosity and creative breadth has led her down a multitude of diverse paths. Aside from writing, she has traversed the world as an archeological photographer, supported fellow […]

‘The best thing about where I live now in Riyadh is the kindness and generosity of its people,’ Inda says warmly. ‘Back at home in Meanjin/Brisbane, I most […]

One might picture this pursuit filled with well-meaning, possibly uncanny valley attempts, politely smiled at by somewhat put-upon mall-goers, however Cathy was already a surprisingly developed realistic portrait […]

Sara has raised children, become an essential part of the ACT community, and preserved hundreds of every-day moments in oils. Most recently she completed the accompanying illustrations for […]

For their daughter’s fourth birthday, Lucia Masciullo and her husband presented their daughter with a handsome owl-printed kite. Later, on a very windy day, Lucia found herself running […]

Dan grew up in Melbourne’s outer east, in Boronia. ‘It is a suburb that tourists drive through on the way up to the spectacular Dandenong Ranges,’ Dan said. […]

For over three decades, Erica edited and published many ground-breaking and award-winning books for children and young adults, working for Penguin Books Australia, Allen & Unwin and co-founding […]

I draw in everyone else’s books, where I can, and when I can’t, I tell my own stories, stacking as many little enchantments together as I can — […]

Jess’s studio is currently located in a peaceful old convent just off the bustling Merri Creek waterway in Naarm/Melbourne. A little way down the street there is a […]

Judith has produced books for a range of ages, from toddlers with the tactile pages of ‘Play with Your Plate’ to the page-turners of the ‘Stella Montgomery’ series. […]

After living numerous tumultuous lives with a good mix of pain and ecstasy in each, multimodal artist Matt Ottley has found himself living and creating, alongside his artist […]

Ken Searle’s life has been devoted to painting the area where he had always lived — its industrial zones and suburban housing, and the waterways that link the […]

  Frané Lessac grew up immersed in a diverse array of cultures, from the museums of New York to the tropical rainforests of the Caribbean. Between caring for […]

Born in England Graeme moved to Australia when he was eight. Having spent his early childhood in England, Graeme was brought up on such definitive children’s literature as […]

  Every morning Anne rises with the sun and makes her way down to the foreshore.There, she joins 10-20 other women, and some men, all gathered for an […]

Safdar’s creative work finds inspiration in romantic art, fantasy literature, underground comix, zine-making and the DIY ethos, horror films, heavy metal music, and is connected to a powerful […]

Tony has a great love for travel and story telling, however he has never thought of himself as a writer and instead processes the world around him through […]

Ann James lives in Naarm/Melbourne, and has an astonishing 70+ titles, including ‘Goodbye House, Hello House’ and ‘Lucy Goosey’ by Margaret Wild and ‘I’m A Dirty Dinosaur’ by […]

  An award winning illustrator, author and multimedia artist, Anna is currently creating in Naarm/Melbourne. She has illustrated and written books such as ‘Mr Huff’, ‘Peggy’, ‘Snap’, ‘Florette’ […]

David Miller is a wonderful multi-faceted artist and author, with a several children’s books, such as ‘Rufus The Numbat’ and ‘Big and Me’ to his name. He has […]

Sadami’s profound affection for people has lead her to place an emphasis on working with non-profit organisations to assist and advocate for marginalised parts of the community. As […]

Andy has not strayed far from his childhood home on the Sunshine Coast and it seems as if he has taken on the character of the state. His […]

Liliana lives just outside Fremantle. She does not tell people she lives in WA or even Australia. ‘Fremantle is where I live,’ she said firmly. ‘It has the […]

Trace believes that art is an innate part of our humanity and acts to bring people together, as a result her community involvement reaches further than these titles […]

Al Phemister is an international sculptor who lives in the vibrant little town of Yass in NSW close to the ACT border and exhibits regularly all over Australia.