Arts and Culture

Melbourne artist Ami Morris works across painting and sculpture, using encaustic wax and found materials collected from streets and op-shops. We visited her studio to see how she builds her layered works — and why learning to trust her instincts has shaped the past year of her practice.

An immersive life drawing workshop with acclaimed artist Barbie Kjar, where live music and the human form come together. Explore expressive mark-making, movement and rhythm in a dynamic studio setting.

A new surface for bold ideas. Exclusive to Chapman & Bailey, Belle Arti Fabriano Cotton Canvas combines 100% cotton paper with fine-grain canvas - strong, smooth, and made for watercolour, gouache, ink and mixed media.

Chapman & Bailey is proud to introduce Lascaux Acrylics to our shelves — a premium Swiss range with a philosophy as considered as its pigments. Founded in 1963, Lascaux has spent six decades pairing material innovation with a belief in colour as a tool for transformation. 

ARTIST PROFILE Issue 70 have featured our Melbourne Art Fair ‘24 artists Simone Arnol & Bernard Singleton. Read the full article  by Claire G Coleman “Simone Arnol & Bernard Singleton washing away the toxins” here

We are delighted to present the new series of textile works by the artist and well-known philanthropist Mary Schepisi. Through the intimacy of embroidery and the thoughtful integration of found fabric pieces, IDENTITY CRISIS questions the allure of the fashion industry and challenges its mass consumption.

Join us at cbOne and take your art practice to the next level! Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore new mediums or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, our workshops provide the perfect environment to grow creatively, experiment with artist quality materials & connect with a creative community.