Hello!
Welcome to my portfolio.
I love experimenting with different materials and mediums to try to capture moments of beauty in nature and the world around us. Step inside and take a look at my latest works, ongoing projects, and creative journey.
Looking for a custom piece? I may be open for commissions. If you have a specific natural landscape, a favorite location or particular geometric pattern in mind, let’s chat about bringing it to life.
For exhibition opportunities, gallery representation, please get in touch.
As a teacher, I love bridging the gap between STEM and art. Afterall, 'Earth', without art, is simply 'Eh'! Contact me if you are interested in booking hands-on holiday workshops, home-school visits, or community art projects.
About Me
Hi! I'm Tania -- a self-taught, nature artist based in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges.
My work is deeply rooted in my love for the natural world. I have always been drawn (pun fully intended) to birds, bugs and the bush. I spent much of my childhood in nature reserves around Victoria. This sparked a lifelong curiosity and connection to our environment and Country which only deepened when I moved to Western Australia. Living amongst that vast, ancient landscape, being there to soak in the stark beauty of the region, from the rich red dirt of the outback to the dramatic coastlines, entirely shaped the artist I am today.
But I also look at nature through the lens of a sustainability, science and mathematics educator. Because of this, my art is where the wild outdoors meets logic and structure. I am constantly fascinated by the hidden geometry of the natural world — the spirals in shells, the symmetry of leaves, and the repeating fractal patterns in rocks and landscapes. To me, nature possesses a built-in logic that just makes sense, and I see my work is an exploration of that order and a desire to capture a moment of it for the future.
I cannot decide between a favourite medium or substrate, so I use whatever fits the subject best. My studio is basically a lab where I get to experiment, test out different textures, and figure out how to bring the patterns I see in nature into a physical piece. It’s quite a calculated but mindful and therapeutic process.
When I am not in the classroom or the studio, you will find me back outdoors, playing with my plants, tinkering with a new project, or rummaging through the hard rubbish for found treasures.
Gallery
Pencils
I have always loved working with pencils. I love the feeling of complete control that I have over where and how my markings land on the paper. Many of my pencil works aren't shown here, but some old my older sketches or practise works may still be available for viewing on my Instagram page.
Pen and Ink
I like to think that we're all pen and ink artists -- every time we doodle in our notebooks, or on the back of an old envelope when we're on the phone, we're making organic, mindful patterns with pen and ink. I love the simplicity of pen and ink drawings -- no priming, no stretching, no prep work, just out of your heart and head, and onto the paper.
Waterclour
I was first introduced to watercolour as a child by my mother. I have very clear and fond memories of her telling me to copy her as she showed me, step by step, how to paint a picture of wild geese flying over a lake when I was six. Mum always did have high expectations! Maybe that is where my fondness of drawing and painting birds came from?
Acrylics
I love working with acrylics. The way they dry quickly is just the motivation I need to get things done! I love the vibrant colours one gets with acrylics, and the painterly effects one can achieve without complication. I think if I had to pick a favourite medium for a canvas, it would be acrylics.
Oils
I deeply admire the meticulous patience and tradition required for oil painting, and have completed a few pieces of works in oils. I do find their prolonged drying times and intense studio chemistry challenging, so I look forward to the opportunity to complete more practice with this medium.
Sculpture
I was introduced to sculpture during my studio methods and material studies. Sculpture is something I enjoy but have not engaged with the practice much. Shown here are a couple of the sculptures I completed as part of my studies.
Murals
Who doesn't love a mural? Whether on a silo, a shipping container or an old brick wall, murals have the power to turn a mundane surface into a gateway to another world. Murals allow access to art by every person who walks past them, giving joy, sparking conversations and connections, generating community pride, without asking for anything in return. What a privilege it is to create such a thing of beauty!
Public Art
Public art, like murals, are among my favourite type of art, because they're accessible to everyone. They bring communities together, promote conversations and tourism, show local history and tell stories, they brighten up neighbourhoods and create common interests and new landmarks. What's there not to like about public art?
Prints
There are so many different forms of prints to be explored -- linocutting, etching, woodcutting, screenprinting -- and I want to explore all of them! As may be evident by my having mentioned it a few times already, I am a passionate advocate for accessibility in all aspects of life. Prints make art more accessible and democratic, without losing the integrity of the piece -- the magic that is the paradox of multiple originals.
Other
I made a decision to learn about ceramics last year, focusing on one particular functional item, and experimenting with colours, textures and designs. These images show a small selection of the collection produced over the course of a few months.
Contact Us
I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners and sovereign custodians of the land on where I work and create. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and recognise that First Nations art, culture, science and storytelling have been practiced here for millennia.