by Art Trails Tasmania | 8 Jan, 2026 | Artist Profile
A Focus on Colour and Expression I am primarily a colourist. Drawing and the application of colour are indistinguishable parts of my practice, not distinct acts. While I respond to the direct evidence of my senses, I’m more interested in expressing mood and emotion...
by Art Trails Tasmania | 9 Dec, 2025 | Artist Profile
Art & Conservation Chairty Collaboration Charity collaboration sets the tone for Emma Pilgrim’s story, which was partly inspired by our Explore Charity Collaborations for Community, Growth and Connection – Part 1andPart 2 features. After returning to watercolour...
by Art Trails Tasmania | 10 Nov, 2025 | Artist Profile
Joy and Purpose Through Art for Meg Shaw Art brings me joy. I particularly love being in the ‘flow’ state of creation – when I’m absorbed in the moment – so much so, I have no sense of time. Another aspect that’s engaging for me is being...
by Art Trails Tasmania | 13 Oct, 2025 | Artist Profile
A Sense of Wonder Inspires Creativity Living in Tasmania, it’s impossible not to be inspired by the wild. I grew up in New Zealand, and even after many years on Hobart’s eastern shore I’m still in awe of the unique wildlife found only on this island. Each...
by Art Trails Tasmania | 3 Sep, 2025 | Artist Profile
Being Brave with Your Artistic Journey I strive to create an outcome that I have envisaged, but sometimes the art takes me into a different sphere, and the outcome is better. I love experimenting with different media. This month, I have a large portrait entered in a...
by Art Trails Tasmania | 1 Sep, 2025 | Artist Profile
Inspiration is Everywhere on King Island I love it when things just work. That one amazing brushstroke that elevates the ordinary to something that makes you go “wow, that’s it”. When colours come together in a way that’s so bold they explode...
