OUR ARTISTS
Merchants of Nonsense
Penny Louise
Penny Louise, a self-taught, Melbourne artist, is inspired by nature. Capturing the characters and colours of the Australian bush with watercolour, mixed media and digital pencil. From penguins in party hats to serene koalas, Penny creates art that sparks joy, is vibrant, subtle and full of life.
Eliza Sha Xu
Eliza is a talented artist specializing in watercolour painting, drawing, and designing a unique range of products. Her deep love for New Zealand’s wildlife, birds, and native flora shines through in her work, capturing the vibrant beauty and diversity of the natural world. From intricate paintings to commissioned pieces and custom designs, Eliza’s art reflects her meticulous attention to detail and her passion for sharing the essence of New Zealand’s wildlife. Whether through her artwork or bespoke products, she brings the beauty of the country to life for art lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Paula Hansford
Paula is based in Melbourne, Australia and has fond childhood memories of early mornings, under the covers, filling drawing books with horses and other animals. Alongside a career in graphic design, Paula has continued her love of drawing developing a successful pet portrait business, creating realistic portraits with coloured pencil.
Kim Haskins
Kim is an immensely talented painter and illustrator hailing from the charming town of Bedford in the United Kingdom. With an unyielding passion for art since her earliest days, she has dedicated her life to bringing an array of delightful creatures to life through her incredible creations. From whimsical characters to enchanting landscapes, Kim’s artistic endeavours have captivated the hearts and imaginations of viewers for as long as she can remember.
Shannon Cheung
Shannon Cheung is a Sydney-based graphic and textile designer. In 2016, Shannon combined her passion for beautiful flowers and illustration to create her own stationery brand: Typoflora. From art prints and notebooks to tea towels and greeting cards, Typoflora offers a wide range of sophisticated products featuring original, hand-drawn floral illustrations. Shannon also regularly collaborates with international and local clients on bespoke projects, including textile prints, book illustrations and branding design.
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Charlotte Stanes
Charlotte Stanes has turned her childhood horse obsession into a thriving business, Drawn by Charlotte, working with people all over the world to bring their beloved equines and pets to life on paper.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Charlotte works in exquisite detail with colour pencil, capturing each animal’s unique personality in the process.
www.drawnbycharlotte.com
Megan Corby
Megan Corby (Henry) is a self-taught emerging Noongar Artist from Bunbury WA. Part of her process is daydreaming about the past and present and designing contemporary pieces in her mind.
While travelling through our stunning country, certain places have captured her heart. Taking inspiration from the colours of country and coastline, Megan enjoys creating artworks that bring peace and harmony to people.