Signing off for 2024 and Merry Christmas!

How has 2024 been for you, dear follower?

2024 has been a big year for me - moving into our new home after 7 moves in 2 years, planning and producing for my largest and most successful exhibition of my art career and the creation of some of my most favourite artworks yet. I've planted over 400 native plants on our block to revegetate it and hope in time to yield some beautiful foliage and blooms for future still life work. I continue to paint from our kitchen table, and most recently have taken over a corner of our future theatre room, whilst my studio houses a couple during the rental crisis down here.

I've also been a busy beaver setting up our lovely new short stay accommodation on our property Wild Spring, called "The Honey Pot Suite". It was a great new avenue to exercise my creativity and love for interior decorating and I'm so proud to welcome guests in 2025. There is also plans for The Creatives Studio in 2026, where fellow artists or writers can escape to my actual studio space and enjoy a stay, create and even have private tuition with me. You can stay in the loop by following Wild Spring (instagram.com/wildspring_studios).

There’s been some amazing arty highlights:

-  my most successful exhibition  in Fremantle, 'Perfectly Still',
- being selected to exhibit at Fine Art at Hale in 2025,
- having my work showcased at Rivendell Winery in Yallingup,
- donating my largest landscape painting of Smiths Beach to raise $5000 for the Yallingup Bolunteer Firefighters
- delivering painting workshops to private bookings,
- launching my best print release yet (still available on my website).

In there somewhere, I've managed to educate precious 5 year old humans 2 days a week and have kept my family alive for another year. Winning!

I am incredibly grateful for your support  - reading my infrequent newsletters, your encouraging words via email, on Insta, and Facebook, and talking to you in person.
I create because I feel called to, and it is the icing on the cake when my work resonates with you and in turn graces your walls.

What does 2025 hold for me?

We never know what the future holds but I have a few exciting intentions!

One of which is a series of small, affordable paintings released one per week on Sunday afternoons during Autumn. These precious pieces will be released on instagram and available first to those who comment. Keep an eye out!

I am considering participating in the Margaret River Open Studios again in September after a few years break. What do you think? 😉

I can’t wait to capture more of the South West's beautiful landscapes, with a particular focus on small vistas local to my home that you might recognise.

I will continue to take private bookings of groups for workshops, either in the South West or in Perth. To inquire or book, just hit reply and I can fill you in. In short, if you gather 4 or more people, I can come to you or set up at a lovely venue and teach you my technique.

I’d better get back to the Christmas festivities!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful start to 2025.


Take care and chat soon,

Heidi Emma

What a fabulous experience that was!

Well Perfectly Still is done! What an amazing experience.

Bringing together a remarkable collection of still life and botanical paintings from a collection of 9 leading Western Australian contemporary female artists.

I feel so blessed to have been a part of it and am grateful to the collectors who had the means to make some of my pieces part of their personal collection. Pieces have safely made their way to Melborne and Perth Suburbs and I look forward to seeing photos of where they now grace the walls of homes.

The remaining pieces are now on my website, so please do grab a cuppa and enjoy having a look and read the blurbs about why I created each piece. www.heidiemma.com.au/shop

Exciting news is, that I will soon be releasing a limited amount of prints of some of my exhibition pieces. If you wish to be notified so that you can be first in as it will be strictly limited, please send me a message to join the wait list.

Thank you to friends, family, collectors and supporters who all popped in across the exhibition week to say hello and appreciate the work. You can see all the happy snaps on my Instagram feed and highlights.

I would love your feedback on what you would like to see more of with my work, so please do drop me a line to let me know what direction you are appreciating!

To The Rescue - 100% profits to Yallingup Fire Brigade

I am delighted to donate this beautiful piece to an epic fundraiser happening this Saturday!

This piece is a response to an exquisite moment at Smith’s Beach, captured by talented Southwest photographer, Phil Hollett. I used handmade oils for this piece, and a lot of it! Superior in their quality with vivid pigments and no artificial binders or fillers, they are only the best for the best subjects. Applied with brush, fingers and palette knife I paint in a lively fashion, stepping back and working from a distance to kept it painterly and expressive.

Raw and beautiful, Smiths Beach is fiercely protected by those who value its vista as well as the ecosystems that are under threat by develop proposals. Whether you surf its waves, hike its paths, sit on its sand or walk its shore, it is a beloved spot deserving of respect. I hoped to capture the moment of time; of movement, of the majesty of the created, going about its daily rhythms undeterred by the plans of man. May it forever be respected.

The online Auction is live as of tonight and continues on the night. You can find more details here:

Heidi Emma - "Autumn Skies at Smiths" | Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions

If you would like details of how you can support this fabulous event by coming along and enjoying being wined and dined by Southwest chefs please see ticket information here, and maybe I will see you there!

To the Rescue! | Humanitix

2024 Happenings!

Hello art lovers!

It has been a long year of being unable to paint regularly due to a range of personal experiences. It’s been an intense couple of years, but I’m finally now in a space to paint and am excited by what is emerging.

I’m busy painting at my kitchen table in our new home, working on 9-10 pieces that will be exhibited in a VERY special group still life exhibition in September. If you appreciate my still life work, this is not one to miss!

More details to come, but for now, save these dates in your diary:

September 6th - Opening Night, Moore Gallery, Fremantle

Exhibition open daily September 6-17

Check back in for sneak peaks of the works you can expect to see, and follow me on Instagram at @heidi_emma_fine_art and Facebook at @heidiemmafineart

5 Days of Open Studios To Go!

Margaret River Region Open Studios has seen many visitors from interstate and Perth flock to the South West, ready to encounter artists in their usual space.

It has been a joy to welcome everyone to my studio at Flametree, Winery where I have created works for over 2 years now. It is humbling to see how well received my latest works have been.

I invite you to come and see the collection as the event winds up. There are still plenty of original works, prints, tea towels and gift cards available.

Flametree’s doors are open 10-5pm each day from now until the end of the long weekend. If you would like to ensure that I am there to meet you and talk you through my process and welcome you, please get in touch with me on 0421659249 to arrange a time.

New Still Life Recieved Well

The start of a new still life focus has been well received, with several works selling at this year’s Open Studios and another at The Studio Gallery and Bistro, where several of my still life works are available.

Together Is Better, 40cm x 80cm, Oil on Wood Board

This new focus is clean, contemporary, modern and yet classic; celebrating the objects themselves and the beauty and detail of Western Australian native flowers.

Come and view them across the next 4 days as Open Studios continues until the end of the long weekend.

Grevillea, 30 x 60cm

The Launch of 2021 Open Studios is here!

I’m so excited to celebrate with art lovers that its time! Margaret River Open Studios 2021 begins officially this Saturday 11 September and runs for 16 days, concluding on September 26.

We are celebrating on the eve of it starting so come and join me at Flametree wines for some wine and to see over 70 works with the opportunity to secure works, prints and more or just welcome in the weekend with like minded art lovers.

Tickets can still be purchased via this link, and each ticket holder that is present on the night has the chance to win my hamper valued at over $400!

https://www.trybooking.com/BTEJH

See you there either Friday or in the 16 days that follow. Consult the website to see when i’ll be present (although works are available to view 10-5pm every day of the week thanks to Flametree.

https://www.mrropenstudios.com.au/member/heidi-mullender?rq=heidi

This Year's Open Studios

In 6 weeks I’m excited to Greet art lovers from far and wide at my Studio at Flametree Wines for this year’s Margaret River Open Studios.

This will be the third year that I welcome people in to see and chat about my process, view my latest works and just enjoy the experience of immersing oneself in the creative journey of artists.

Mark your diaries,

September 10 - Pre Launch bubbles and viewing 6-8pm (see my events for tickets!)

September 11-26 My works will be on display all 16 days, with me in the studio to chat and demonstrate my process all but four of those days.

Can’t wait to see you! while you’re here, why not book into my workshop to create your own masterpiece rather than just look at others having all the fun!

FLASH FREE DELIVERY!

To celebrate an amazing Open Studios and continue to share the love, I’ve launched a flash sale of free delivery on all of the originals still available and selected prints!

Any originals or selected prints purchased between now and Monday 1pm will have free delivery to any Perth Metro or Dunsborough/Margaret River address.

MRROS 2020 - What a wonderful event!

Open Studios was such a wonderful event this year, with the Spring sunshine and South West wildflowers beckoning.

Hundreds of art lovers descended on the Margaret River Region and enjoyed the variety and magic of seeing artists at work.

It was such a pleasure to meet locals and visitors from Perth and surrounds and to paint live each day. Some works flew off the easel still wet into the hands of excited collectors and some special other pieces found their forever home.

A huge thank you to those who loved and supported my art. It has been a joy to receive your photographs of your new art in your homes and offices. I’m looking forward to beginning the commissions requested and seeing you all next year!

Open Studios is Nearly here! Two Events to celebrate...

Margaret River Open Studios is relaunching at a new time, respectfully planned to consider COVID restrictions.

I’m delighted to be exhibiting my work at my favourite coffee shop, Merchant & Maker for the event. You can check the MRROS website for times I am there busy painting and having a good chat with anyone who comes in and likes to have a chin wag!

September 12-27

In celebration, I am allowing people exclusive early access in a pre-launch evening before the event commences, as well as my first workshop in a long time during the 16 day open studio event.

Pre-Launch Details

Enjoy a glass of wine and delicious Merchant & Maker nibbles while viewing the art and connecting with other art loving locals. Opportunity to purchase originals, prints and greeting cards before the event begins. Meet Heidi and have a chat about her work.

$15 ticket includes glass of wine, Merchant and Maker nibbles and an entry into the draw to win a Merchant & Maker hamper valued at $85.

To book: www.trybooking.com/BLDRG

Workshop Details

Enjoy a workshop with Heidi Emma during 2020 Margaret River Open Studios.

Add to your experience of art by not just being a spectator but by creating your own work!

Learn how to see the world differently in this introductory workshop where no painting or drawing experience is necessary, and is in fact an advantage! Come and see why Heidi Emma is nicknamed Mrs Squiggle and learn her techniques.

Wednesday 16 September, 7.00-9.30pm
$110 per person (use code "MRROS" at the checkout to receive $10 off)

All materials included and complimentary glass of wine and nibbles available to enjoy while you paint.

Limited spots. To book: https://www.trybooking.com/BLDPG

I look forward to seeing you there!

Charity Special - Do you love to give?!

I’m so excited to partner with Kids Better World to bring clean drinking water to those that need it. This bottle goes everywhere with me. If you’re a plein air painter, hiker, mountain biker, runner, camper or traveller you need this in your life!

For a very limited time you can access these incredible bottles for less than wholesale price for one and get one free, with another donated to third world as part of our pledge to give 1,000,000 of these bottles where they are most needed.

Watch the bottle in action while I filled up in a paddock with my little girl!

Competition time

💥COMPETITION TIME💥

The four women who collaborated together to make Dunsborough’s latest art collection launched today possible, “Petals and Vessels” have rallied together with a competition to celebrate! Each have donated amazing prizes to make staying at home even more joyful.

🙌It's too easy to win!!🙌

All you have to do is:

1. Follow each of the 4 sponsors on Facebook (tagged in this post) and 2. Tag two friends in the comments of this competition post on either my Facebook or Instagram feeds. Winners will be chosen by random selection and announced on May 5 at 10am.

Like a lot of us all our sponsors are working hard to keep their #smallbusiness going so we thank them for their generous prizes.

The prize from Sally May Mills of Claylines is this beautiful handcrafted Vase pictured top left. You can see more about what she does at http://www.sallymaymills.com/

The prize from Zest Flowers Zest Flowers is a $100 voucher! https://www.zestflowers.com.au

The prize from Ange Wall, photographer and owner of The Tide and The Moon Collective is a beautiful limited edition Wild Seas scarf valued at $150. You can see this beautiful prize here https://thetideandthemoonco.com/

Heidi Emma has two prizes for you. One is a limited edition print of your choice from the new release worth up to $195 AND a bottle of the skin technology, Skincerity Breathable Nightly Masque (RRP $137) You can learn more about her prizes here https://heidiemma.com.au/new-collection-prints and here https://heidiemma.com.au/skin-care 👏

Good Luck! And don’t forget to check out the collection, brought about by community and teamwork.

The story behind Petals and Vessels

It's really special to be able to share with you how it all came into being and who is involved. Petals and Vessels launches 3pm April 24 for email subscribers and 25th for the general public, alongside another collection, My Home.

Daily Paintings - who is with me?!

How is everyone going with their self isolation? I’m appreciating a slower, more deliberate lifestyle and really noticing what we need and don’t need. I am honestly at times frustrated with how little time I have to paint with my children being home full time, but what better cure for that than to set myself a challenge to paint every day!

I would love you to take part too. Find your kids paints, dust off your own old painting gear - whatever it takes to get creative! Watch your mental health improve and ignite those observational skills to help you appreciate the beauty of everyday items.

I’ll be painting only what I can find around the home and so can you. For those that want it, I will be providing an image reference we can all paint together once a week.

Each of my little paintings will be available for purchase for $50, first to comment on my blog or social media will have it posted to them free of charge as soon as its dry enough! If I don’t find time to upload each one each day I will upload them all at the end of the week.

Thanks for following along. Lets create community around art. I hope to see what you create, please do share it with me!

New Landscape Paintings

My latest miniature landscape works are now available for purchase. Most are “en plein air” paintings (painted onsite at locations close to my home and my heart).

Those that are 20 x 20 cm are my signature Postbox Paintings.

Subscribers please check your inbox!

New Collection Coming

I’m completing a new series that I am so looking forward to releasing.

Petal and Vessels is the result of an initiative I began out of a desire to collaborate with other talented creatives who live near me to produce still life images I can use as references for a new body of work. Beautiful ceramics hand crafted by Sally Mills were paired with flowers from Zest Flowers and captured by talented photographer, Ange Wall. These photographs are being painted, along with still life featuring local handpicked flowers in my personal vessels. The home studio is filling up fast and I can’t wait to show you all.

My subscribers and followers will have first access online on April 24th before they are released to the general public on April 25. Look out in your inbox for more details of the online catalog just before their release.

Fluffy Budgies

School holiday classes are such a delight, seeing young creatives learn new skills and try out my techniques. As usual, the final ‘turn’ where they get to see what they have been working on around the right way is the highlight!

Such champions. It was lovely to have my son, his friends and a visiting student from Perth who practices in her own studio at home join me today! Thanks for coming.

Children’s Workshops

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01 : All materials supplied

02 : Kiss and Drop

03 : Qualified and experienced teacher instructing

04 : Parents receive 30% off at cellar door, don’t mind if I do!

Introducing my Blog

For me, following someone I connect with means seeing their process, hearing their heart and getting a window into their world.

This blog will be just that. A way to journey with me in what I get up to and why I’m just so passionate about what I do. Expect progress shots, workshop recaps, artist muse, a bit of what I get up to when not painting, new releases, and lots of community. I hope this is a way to connect for those of you who choose to not be on social media.

Thanks for journeying with me, and please feel free to say hello and ask more questions. I love hearing from my followers.

Where do you live?
Dunsborough, Western Australia

What do you love to paint?
Landscapes, Still life, Seascapes, anything where light and atmosphere takes my breathe away!

What medium do you use?
I personally paint with oils and we use acrylics most of the time in my workshops

What is this plein air painting thing you speak of?
Plein Air is French for outdoors. I love to paint outdoors, from life whenever I can. No photograph can express what the human eye sees. That’s my ultimate endeavour

Who are your workshops aimed at?
Anyone. People who love to paint or are experienced artists enjoy learning my techniques and the opportunity to be creative in a group context but my true passion lies with having people come who believe they have no artistic ability and over the course of the class changing their minds ;) Seeing people change their self concept is what fulfils me most. If you have ever said “I can’t even draw stick men”, “My sister/mother/father/brother got the art genes, not me”, “I admire art but can’t do it”, then my workshops are for you. Challenge accepted!