A few weeks ago, I was interviewed on The Wabi Sabi series podcast, hosted by Michelle Cox on “Finding your genius”. Michelle actually invited me on to her podcast quite a while ago but I delayed getting back to her because, to be honest, I wondered whether I had anything interesting or worthwhile to say! She starts with a single question and then the conversation unfolds – and goes deep – from there. Michelle is a super talented ceramicist (and board director and author and a billion other things) so I loved chatting to her. You can listen to it here. ⁠But, more importantly, the act of saying ..read more

It’s been a big year of changes for me lately. I’ve moved house to Bayview in the northern beaches in Sydney. And I’m now painting out of a new studio, at the wonderful Atelier 9 Avalon. I must admit, both moves have been great for my psyche, productivity and creativity. I’m getting more done in less time and feel far more inspired than I have been in a quite while. In addition to the change of environment, I’ve been pondering why I had felt stuck for the past few months. And I’ve realised that it’s come down to Enjoyment vs Strategy. You see, I’m no stranger to the world of business. So, a c ..read more

When you’re a creative, you might often crave clarity on your creative pursuits. For example: What should I write next in my story? Where should I focus my efforts? What should I paint next? The list is endless! This is compounded by the fact that we’re often surrounded by creative chaos. This is a period of experimentation, whether that’s doodling, scribbling or simply writing whatever comes into our head, no matter how random. Some people might label this procrastination. Others might say it’s play. Yet others may think it’s a complete waste of time, because we’re not getting down to the ..read more

A while back, I visited an office where I was considering subleasing a space. It was stark, grey and devoid of any art. I knew straight away that it wouldn’t work for me. The main lessee – let’s call him John – said: “I like to keep the office environment free of distractions so that people can concentrate on their work.” To me, it looked more like a prison cell than an office. Of course, I didn’t sign up to lease from John. I’ve also been to cubicle farms in multi-national corporations that are little more than grey boxes with a few partitions separating workers from each other. These types ..read more

I was honoured to be interviewed by Marina Go for Tonic magazine. A lifetime ago, Marina was editor of Dolly magazine back when entire generations of teen girls grew up on devouring that publication. She’s now a business leader, veteran publisher and board director of various major organisations. One of her initiatives is Tonic magazine, appealing to the generation of Dolly readers who are now facing a whole different set of issues decades on. Here’s our chat. The post The Art of Turning a Hobby Into a Career appeared first on Valerie Khoo | Artist | Printmaker | Designer ..read more

The Rose Garden is about the richness of life hidden in our very own gardens. It’s about the moment we realise how much potential we already possess. And the point we come to when we decide to turn our dreams into reality. Canvas printThis canvas print that will never warp or sag. Each canvas print is 1.25” deep, with a hard, sealed finish back and pre-installed hanging hardware. Ships to the United States, US Territories, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom. SHOW ME CANVAS PRINT The post The Rose Garden appeared first on Valerie Khoo | Artist | Printmaker | Designer ..read more

Lotus Dreaming is about the richness of life hidden in our very own gardens. It’s about the moment we realise how much potential we already possess. And the point we come to when we decide to turn our dreams into reality. Canvas printThis canvas print that will never warp or sag. Each canvas print is 1.25” deep, with a hard, sealed finish back and pre-installed hanging hardware. Ships to the United States, US Territories, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom. SHOW ME CANVAS PRINT The post Lotus Dreaming appeared first on Valerie Khoo | Artist | Printmaker | Designer ..read more

Royal Affair is part of my ‘Flying Apostrophes’ series and depicts the intensity of emotion you experience when you find a passion that you truly love. Canvas printThis canvas print that will never warp or sag. Each canvas print is 1.25” deep, with a hard, sealed finish back and pre-installed hanging hardware. Ships to the United States, US Territories, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom. SHOW ME CANVAS PRINT The post Royal Affair appeared first on Valerie Khoo | Artist | Printmaker | Designer ..read more

I’m so excited to announce a collaboration with Artshine Playground who are offering a range of gorgeous lifestyle products featuring my artwork. From totes and wallets to backpacks and pencil cases, there are a wide range of products to choose from. You can find the full range here. By Valerie Khoo The post New range of lifestyle products with Artshine Playground appeared first on Valerie Khoo | Artist | Printmaker | Designer ..read more

  Peonies in Paris is inspired by vintage peony-adorned screens found in Parisian apartments, featuring a unique woodblock printing style underpinned with a rustic charm. NOW available in canvas print! Peonies in Paris is available in museum quality canvas print  that will never warp or sag. Each canvas print is 1.25” deep, with a hard, sealed finish back and pre-installed hanging hardware, so it’s designed to hang tough and is super easy to display. Add a frame to any canvas print for an eye-catching accent. You can purchase this in a variety of sizes here.  SHOW ME   T ..read more