A month ago I visited the very hospitable and talented Tessa Blazey, a friend of a friend l had not seen for many years. It was great catching up in her home a converted church that has great views of the city in Northcote. l discovered she has been very busy as an Interior designer,…
Jason McLaren is a passionite Melbourne restauranteur who takes pleasure in painting in his share time. He started working in the hospitality industry at 12 years of age, working in a 1 hat restaurant, and as a talented pianist, he entertained the patrons on Friday and Saturday evenings. Brought up in Gippsland by his grandparents…
Mirka Mora’s Studio in Richmond is also her home. After photographing her son William’s home, he took me next door to meet with the lovely lady herself. Her creativity was instantly evident. There are colourful patterns all over the front windows of her studio and potted flowers scattered around creating a outdoor garden. When I entered…
In 1882 a development was underway, the most prestigious for the area ever undertaken.The architect in charge was T.J. Crouch there were five house designs, all with three bedrooms, all but one with a maid’s room as well. Victorians loved creating architectural follies, maybe as a creative outlet because of a strict society?. So they tried their…
Gavin’s works are vibrant and bold, include paintings, murals and collages. His works have been collected in Sydney, London, and Melbourne art galleries. The day l was at his studio there was a set of 4 murals Gavin was commissioned to paint for a resort in Manila, packed and ready to be shipped off. l left his studio with a sense of privilege that l had gained access to a collection of his works, and a sense of who he is. I saw how his home, style and artworks are all inter-related.
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