Meet the Artists
Our Story
For years around a school playground a group of artists and friends shared a dream of having a studio space from which to work, collaborate and sell their handmade goods. But with small children to take care of dreams often get put on hold until later. When a perfect space became available it was time to turn that dream into a reality.
Leaf Studios in Kallista is the embodiment of that dream. Sharing the space between six artists makes for a creative hub. With a central room used for a retail store and shared communal space, it’s perfect for collaborations and workshops. The shared communal space can be inspiring and create an environment for sharing ideas and knowledge as well as learning new techniques. It’s the perfect place to hold workshops and art classes, both by the studio artists and people from outside the space.
The diverse range of talent at the studios means the workshops provide a great variety to choose from. With so much artistic energy flowing through Leaf’s veins, the dream of a studio space that could become a creative hub is well underway.
The Artists
Amy Laker Bruni
Inspired by our natural environment, Lillebeart mimics, recreates, encapsulates, and re-imagines botanical specimens into jewellery, wearable art pieces and practical everyday homewares.
Aware of how humans are impacting the living world, we often need little reminders to re-solidify the connection to the universe and Mother Nature many of us feel. By wearing these treasures or using them in the more mundane tasks of a busy life, the soul is soothed and passion reignited to explore the world around us.
Instagram: lillebeart
See Amy’s work here.
Aislin.Ink
Nimué Aislin is an emerging visual artist. Her creations include paint, sculpture, photography, ink on paper and tattoo. A lot of Nim’s work is inspired by the beauty of the hills, a reflection of the flora and fauna with a touch of fantasy and fae.
Instagram: aislin.ink
Rebecca Barkley
Fantasy artist and creator of oddities, Rebecca is inspired by all things mythical and magickal, both whimsical and unsettling..
From pretty faeries and adorable dragons to sinister sirens and decaying specimens her work explores both light and darkness.
Rebecca offers a range of colourful artworks & prints, hand crafted magickal tools, potions, jewellery and curiosities.
Instagram: menagerieofmagick
See Rebecca’s work here.
Zuki Lamerton
Zuki Lamerton is a watercolor artist and sculptor who captures the magic of the fae through her art. Specializing in faeries and trolls, each creation embodies the spirits of otherworldly guardians, echoing with wisdom from forgotten realms.
Instagram: zzukilamerton
See Zuki’s work here.
Bree Thomas
Bree Thomas has lived in the Dandenong Ranges as long as she can remember- having grown up here, it is where she draws her inspiration and makes art. Her works are produced with a variety of mediums including one or any- ink, pastel, pencil, paper, textiles and fibre. Bree’s main inspiration is the natural world. She has a particular interest in the critters found around her, a special love for the little things that others may not see- the insects; the beautiful minutiae.
Instagram: breesamoth
See Bree’s work here.
