ART

Freya Powell’s vibrant floral artworks will stun you

Flower-lovers brace yourself for our next artist spotlight — Freya Powell. Her extraordinary works feature a vibrant display of oversized blooms in incredible detail. From...

Artist spotlight: Marnie McKnight

Over the coming weeks, we’re excited to share the stories of some of Australia’s most talented emerging artists thanks to Bluethumb, Australia’s largest online...

Fenton & Fenton’s vibrant Spring collection will stop you in your tracks

Fenton & Fenton have just released their latest collection of furniture, soft furnishings, rugs and lighting to celebrate Spring and it is A-Freakin-Mazing!! Trigger alert:...

Shenton & Thrello hand lettering and design

I love seeing people pursue their passion, particularly friends who have secret hidden talents like the lovely Rachel Platt who I’ve known for many...

Nic reconnects with her inner artist to launch Luum furniture, art and homewares

There's a new furniture and homewares brand on the block and it's quickly become one of our favourites! Today we introduce you to Nic...

Artist spotlight: Prudence Caroline

Prudence Caroline's colourful, abstract works are making a serious SPLASH on the interiors scene right now so we caught up with this Australian artist...

Ridiculously simple DIY minimalist black and white artwork

We love bringing artwork into the home. It has the ability to uplift our mood and in terms of styling, create a space that...

7 amazing spaces transformed by artwork

Supported by bluethumb Artwork in your home is a form of personal, creative, self-expression and a way to design a unique space for you and...

We’re swooning over Lumiere Art & Co’s Full Circle collection

The gorgeous Emma Cleine at Lumiere Art & Co has done it again! The latest range, 'Full Circle', includes cushions, throws, quilt covers, and...

Introducing Michelle Carlslund Illustration

I recently announced the news that I'm having a baby and so naturally, I've been thinking about the nursery — what theme to go...

Rachel Kennedy Designs love-ly collection

One of our favourite artists, Rachel Kennedy Designs, has just launched her latest print and stationery collection 'Love letters' and we're calling it her...

$5 5 minute pet portrait art tutorial

Pets are the best! And today we've got a super quick, super easy and super affordable DIY for you to celebrate your pet! Make an...

Bringing art into your home, Julia Green covers the important points you need to consider

We hear all the time about how important it is to have art in the home — adding interest and dimension. Yet selecting art...

Meet For Me By Dee, the illustrator behind those cheeky animal artworks

Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to the talented and bubbly Daniella Lo Presti of For Me By Dee. This Melbournian illustrator and designer...

DIY hand lettering for beginners by Brigid Donelly

We love discovering new talent and one clever creative who recently caught our eye on Instagram is Brigid Donelly with her playful and cheerful...

DIY watercolour art

Neale Whitaker may have said he never wants to see a Block contestant do DIY art, but that doesn't mean we can't have a...

Introducing The Artwork Stylist

When two of our favourite stylists — sisters Sara and Amy from The Real Estate Stylists — decided to launch their own collection of...

Artist spotlight: Lisa Lapointe draws upon spirituality and mythology in her pencil art

As soon as we saw the works of Lisa Lapointe, we had to contact her to share her striking art with you. She hand draws...

Artist spotlight: Mia Oatley

It’s our absolute joy to introduce you to today’s artist — Mia Oatley. You’ve probably seen her vibrant budgie bird paintings that are flooding Instagram...

Artist spotlight: Kirsten Jackson

Melbourne artist Kirsten Jackson started painting to create her own version of a fish painting that wasn’t for sale. “I rented a property off my...

Meet Daisylegs: Melbourne-based mural art duo

Becoming well known for their impressive, large-scale murals, Daisylegs have applied their art to restaurants, shop fronts and even a dementia clinic. There’s a lot...

Robert Gordon Australia x The Design Files = Too Good

Robert Gordon Australia, a family-run large scale pottery business, and Lucy Feagins of The Design Files have collaborated to produce an exclusive six piece...

Artist Spotlight: Luke Chiswell ‘Straight Face’

Canberra-based artist Luke Chiswell has been gaining a cult following locally and internationally for his T-shirt designs. And this year, he launched his own...

Interview with contemporary Australian landscape artist Belynda Henry

Belynda Henry. If her name isn’t familiar, her art most definitely will be. Her art is on the walls of The Design Files Open...