Texas-based contemporary figurative artist Caroline Pinney’s captivating paintings explore intimacy and human relationships—her canvas layered with oils, acrylic, charcoal and coffee staining.

From daily diary entries to paint on canvas, the artwork of Sydney-based artist, poet and filmmaker Amanda Jones is a vibrant combination of colour, words and play.

Central Coast-based artist Anna-May Moir captures still life scenes from her everyday life, finding joy in the simple moments around her.

Western Australia-based artist Isabelle de Kleine’s mesmerising paintings move between realism and abstraction. She shares the importance of embracing vulnerability, the process behind her artwork and her proudest career moment so far.

Lauren Siemonsma is the founder of Ochre — a ceramic homewares and jewellery brand, lovingly handmade on the Northern Rivers of Byron Bay.

Using a blend of abstract and landscape painting, Kathryn Dolby captures the world around her – from the subtropical environment she lives within to the daily aspects of motherhood.

An invitation to pause and question preconceived notions of beauty and power, April Psonis creates art that abstracts the human form to capture the essence of female empowerment.

Sam Iurada’s current exhibition Evolution, at Frey in Hawthorn, includes fluid abstract works inspired by the artist’s recent trips to remote communities, secluded gorges and homesteads in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Saxon Quinn’s latest solo exhibition, THISMIGHTBEFUN, at At the Above gallery, invites the viewer to unpick what is there or impart what isn’t into the work – layering hues, symbols and textures to create works that sway from the intentional to the unrestrained.

Ryhia Dank is a contemporary Aboriginal artist – her new book, Nardurna – A First Nations Colouring Book, takes us on a journey through Country. For Indigenous peoples and allies alike, Ryhia invites us to engage with the stories, places and art from her world.

New Zealand born, Sydney-based artist Jaimee Paul portrays nature’s beauty through strikingly realistic watercolour animal portraits – her upcoming solo exhibition, SAWUBONA, at Ditty Wheels gallery in Sydney, will showcase a collection that aims to foster conversation of environmental care, and custodianship.

Sydney-based artist Emma Pfeiffer’s talent extends to both painting abstract and still-life works. Her current body of work captures intimate still-life scenes – drawn from her love of the countryside.