Creative Design Blog

From Amateur to Artist — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on the creative journey from beginner to professional

From Amateur to Artist — Every Artist Starts So...

Every artist was first an amateur. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what the journey from beginner to professional really looks like — and the practical steps that help you get...

From Amateur to Artist — Every Artist Starts So...

Every artist was first an amateur. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what the journey from beginner to professional really looks like — and the practical steps that help you get...

The More I Paint — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on daily painting practice and developing your art

The More I Paint — What Happens When You Commit...

The more I paint, the more I like everything. Renoir said it first — but Australian artist Kirsten Katz knows exactly what he meant. Here's what a daily painting practice...

The More I Paint — What Happens When You Commit...

The more I paint, the more I like everything. Renoir said it first — but Australian artist Kirsten Katz knows exactly what he meant. Here's what a daily painting practice...

Harnessing Your Creative Potential — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on talent, discipline and the daily creative practice that makes great art

Harnessing Your Creative Potential — The Gift i...

Émile Zola wrote that the artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without the work. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that means in practice.

Harnessing Your Creative Potential — The Gift i...

Émile Zola wrote that the artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without the work. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that means in practice.

Art is a Gift Shared to the World — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on the transformative power of art

Art is a Gift Shared to the World

Art is a gift shared to the world. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on how art helps us find ourselves — and lose ourselves — at the same time, and 12...

Art is a Gift Shared to the World

Art is a gift shared to the world. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on how art helps us find ourselves — and lose ourselves — at the same time, and 12...

Embracing Courage and Creativity — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on creative courage and finding your inner artist

Embracing Courage & Creativity

Creativity takes courage. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on embracing courage and creativity — with 12 practical ways to find your creative confidence and unleash your inner artist.

Embracing Courage & Creativity

Creativity takes courage. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on embracing courage and creativity — with 12 practical ways to find your creative confidence and unleash your inner artist.

Finding Your Artistic Style — a creative journey with Australian artist Kirsten Katz

Finding Your Artistic Style

Finding your artistic style is a journey that requires patience, self-reflection and a willingness to explore. Australian artist Kirsten Katz shares seven ways to discover and develop your own unique...

Finding Your Artistic Style

Finding your artistic style is a journey that requires patience, self-reflection and a willingness to explore. Australian artist Kirsten Katz shares seven ways to discover and develop your own unique...

Design Trends & Colour Inspiration - Kirsten Katz

Design Trends & Colour Inspiration

Are you an artist, designer or home decorator that is looking to discover the newest design trends and styles? Do you want your artwork, products and home to have the...

Design Trends & Colour Inspiration

Are you an artist, designer or home decorator that is looking to discover the newest design trends and styles? Do you want your artwork, products and home to have the...

Inspiration & Creative Block

Inspiration & Creative Block

As an artist, finding inspiration is like discovering a hidden treasure chest. Here are 12 incredible ways artists and designers can seek inspiration and overcome creative block.

Inspiration & Creative Block

As an artist, finding inspiration is like discovering a hidden treasure chest. Here are 12 incredible ways artists and designers can seek inspiration and overcome creative block.

Embracing Imperfections — Find Your Creative Flow as an Australian Artist by Kirsten Katz

Embracing Imperfections: Find Your Creative Flow

Letting go of perfectionism and finding your creative flow. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on embracing the messy middle, trying new things, and creating without pressure.

Embracing Imperfections: Find Your Creative Flow

Letting go of perfectionism and finding your creative flow. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on embracing the messy middle, trying new things, and creating without pressure.

Demystifying Colour Theory — a guide for artists and designers by Kirsten Katz

Demystifying Colour Theory

A comprehensive beginner's guide to colour theory — covering the colour wheel, colour mixing, tints, hues, saturation, and colour harmonies for artists and designers.

Demystifying Colour Theory

A comprehensive beginner's guide to colour theory — covering the colour wheel, colour mixing, tints, hues, saturation, and colour harmonies for artists and designers.

Top Tips to Start a Creative Practice - Kirsten Katz

Top Tips to Start a Creative Practice — Advice ...

Starting a creative practice is one of the best things you can do as an artist. Kirsten Katz shares what has actually worked for her — and what gets in...

Top Tips to Start a Creative Practice — Advice ...

Starting a creative practice is one of the best things you can do as an artist. Kirsten Katz shares what has actually worked for her — and what gets in...

Unleashing Your Creative Journey - Kirsten Katz

Unleashing Your Creative Journey — Finding Your...

How do you find your voice as an artist? Kirsten Katz shares what she's learned about creative practice, exploring mediums, and building a style that is genuinely yours.

Unleashing Your Creative Journey — Finding Your...

How do you find your voice as an artist? Kirsten Katz shares what she's learned about creative practice, exploring mediums, and building a style that is genuinely yours.

The Art of Surface Pattern Design - Kirsten Katz

The Art of Surface Pattern Design

Surface pattern design is a fascinating and incredibly important part of the art and design world. Whether you realize it or not, every surface around us is covered in patterns...

The Art of Surface Pattern Design

Surface pattern design is a fascinating and incredibly important part of the art and design world. Whether you realize it or not, every surface around us is covered in patterns...

Australian Native Flora Art — The Botanica Collection

Australian Native Flora Art — The Botanica Coll...

If you love Australian flowers, bold colour and art that feels genuinely made — you're in the right place. This is the full Botanica Collection — hand-painted native flora art...

Australian Native Flora Art — The Botanica Coll...

If you love Australian flowers, bold colour and art that feels genuinely made — you're in the right place. This is the full Botanica Collection — hand-painted native flora art...

Birds of Australia — colourful Australian bird art prints, tea towels and gifts by Kirsten Katz featuring Rosellas, Kingfishers and Cockatoos

Birds of Australia — Colourful Bird Art, Prints...

Australian artist Kirsten Katz on her Birds of Australia collection — featuring Rosellas, Kingfishers, Cockatoos and Finches across art prints, tea towels, homewares and gifts.

Birds of Australia — Colourful Bird Art, Prints...

Australian artist Kirsten Katz on her Birds of Australia collection — featuring Rosellas, Kingfishers, Cockatoos and Finches across art prints, tea towels, homewares and gifts.

Azure Collection — bold blues, deep teals and modern abstract botanical art by Kirsten Katz

Azure Collection — Bold Blues, Deep Teals, Mode...

The Azure Collection began with a single painting in 2018 and grew into one of the most loved and commercially successful collections in the studio. Bold blues, deep teals, charcoal...

Azure Collection — Bold Blues, Deep Teals, Mode...

The Azure Collection began with a single painting in 2018 and grew into one of the most loved and commercially successful collections in the studio. Bold blues, deep teals, charcoal...