About the Artist

Hi there! I'm Lauren, a Nipaluna (Hobart) based artist raised in the sun-soaked rainforest of South-East Queensland. I paint windows into whimsical little worlds, inviting you to step away from your troubles and spend a moment with the fairies. 

I work primarily in gouache, celebrating the beauty and magic of our natural world through a vibrant palette inspired directly by my surroundings. Pieces often contain symbolic details drawing from myth, folklore or natural histories that reward a curious viewer. 

I first began serious practice in 2020, as a way to give back to my community in the wake of the Black Summer Bushfires by offering portrait commissions in exchange for donations to wildlife charities. Community service and activism continue to be an integral part of my practice model. 

I also hold a diploma in Creative Therapies, which I studied out of fascination for the healing benefits of creative expression, and which informs the way I create and connect with my audience.