Journal

Watercolour Food Illustrations for Product Design & Licensing

They evoke emotion, tell a story, and elevate everyday items into something people want to use, gift, and keep.

A Local Icon in Oil: Northern Rivers Hotel, Lismore NSW.

“From floods to canvas: the Northern Rivers Hotel story.”

Artist of the Month

Artist of the Month – September: Jenni Rogers

Based in the charming town of Alstonville, NSW, Jenni Rogers is not only an artist, but also a surface pattern designer, animator, chef, and maker!

Her work beautifully blends food, art, and storytelling—capturing the nostalgia of family recipes, shared meals, and lovingly prepared treats. From rustic sourdough loaves and fluffy cakes to sunny kitchen table scenes, Jenni’s paintings and handmade pieces are full of warmth and joy.

This month’s exhibition features:

Recipe-Art Tea Towels

Hand-sewn & hand-painted children’s aprons + oven mitts

Original food-inspired paintings & fine art prints

As Jenni says:

“Our favourite recipes remind us of our loved ones. When we create them, in a way, it brings them back to us.”

Come and celebrate the everyday magic of food, family, and creativity through Jenni’s art.

Behind the Scenes set-up of the Creative Artisans Gallery in Wigmore Arcade, Ballina NSW.

A little love story in motion…

“This special wedding project was such a joy to work on. Come see the finished piece!”

A little creative update from me to you…

It’s been such a fun process — challenging at times, but it’s opened up so many creative ideas for me, and I feel really excited about where it’s all heading next.

2025 Illustrators for Hire

I applied to join Illustrators For Hire and I was accepted—YAY! I’m happy to be a .........

Short & Sweet Art Journal *June

..... This month's Art Journal Prompt is all about what do you love about you? and what are some of your best qualities

Short & Sweet Art Journal *May

....My favourite memory is with my grandma making little shortcrust pastry cases and once cool, put in a teaspoon or two of the lemon butter in and enjoy.......

Short & Sweet Art Journal *April

I've made thousands of this recipe, Orange & Poppyseed Cake, over the years. Back in the early 90's I owned a wholesale bakery and I used to deliver cakes from Palm Beach to North Sydney. This cake......

Short & Sweet Art Journal *March

This months Short & Sweet Journal has the most delicious Easy Walnut Puff to bake and share with family and friends. Also a new art prompt to get your creative juices flowing..

Short & Sweet Art Journal *February

Ever feel like your inbox is on overdrive with endless sales pitches? Yeah, same here! That's why I wanted to do things differently. Introducing the…….Short & Sweet Journal

Ink Gin Art Competition - Jenni Rogers made the shortlist!

Update: I'm so grateful I made the shortlist for the Ink Gin - have your artwork on a bottle of Ink Gin, competition. 🙏 If you would like to vote, please go to Vote Here Voting closes on the 4th September, 2023.

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