5 INSTAGRAMMERS TO FOLLOW | PAINTERS

MIRANDA SKOCZEK

Miranda Skoczek is a Melbourne based artist creating work that focuses on pure process, blurring the lines between representation, abstraction, design and the painterly. Miranda graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2004 and has since exhibited her painting’s internationally, as well as throughout Australia in numerous solo and group exhibitions.

Follow Miranda at @mirandaskoczek for a closer look at her process and all of the beautiful things that inspire her.

ESTHER STEWART

Esther Stewart is a emerging artist from Melbourne creating bold geometric works that explore colour and form. Esther has a Master of Cultural and Arts Management from the University of Melbourne and has exhibited her beautiful paintings both here in Australia and overseas. More recently, Esther collaborated with Valentino as part of the label’s Fall 2015 menswear presentation.

Follow Esther at @esther_stewart for a sneak peak at her upcoming exhibitions and colourful art practice.

ROSE MILLER

Rose Miller aka Wolfgang & Rose is a Sydney-based artist, creating stylised oil and watercolour paintings of all things glamorous, fashionable and pretty. Her highly stylised portraits are playful and bright, taking inspiration from iconic design and fashion moments throughout history. Rose's paintings have been collected, published and exhibited within Australia and overseas, and she is also a respected art educator.

Follow Rose at @wolfgang_and_rose for a step by step look at her painting process  and her gorgeous muse, Wolfgang the poodle.

EMILY RICKARD

Emily Rickard is an Ohio born artist, sequin enthusiast and maker of colorful things. With a degree in fine art and art history from the Columbus College of Art and Design, she now resides in Los Angeles where she works as a fine artist and designer. Emily has collaborated with the likes of BHLDN and had her work featured in publications such as Rue Magazine, Adore Magazine and Elle Decor.

Follow Emily at @emilycrickard for a peek at her creative process and daily adventures.

BRITT BASS

Britt Bass is an abstract artist living and working in Roswell, GA. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia, Britt has since opened up her own store where she sells original paintings, prints and other goodies! She also hosts quarterly art workshops where britt walks you through her favourite materials, how to use them, as well as the importance of inspiration and defining your process.

Follow Britt at @_brittbass for a visual feast of colour and texture, as well as some sneaky pics of her adorable sidekick, Birdie.