Amelia Barnes, Writer
What do you look for in art for your home?
Nearly all the artwork in my home has ties to a holiday I’ve been on, a date with my husband, or a favourite local venue. I also have a thing for windows… maybe because my house has very few!
Price is another a big factor at this stage of my life, so I love trawling Instagram for up-and-coming artists who directly sell framed paintings under the $500 mark. Every artwork I own except one fits into this category!
Who are the artists you’re loving right now?
I’ve never met John Poole, but I feel like we share an affinity for the same locations, from the Italian Riviera to Sydney’s ocean pools, and diners in regional NSW. His artworks are accessible and generally really affordable, so they’re a great entry point for a first time art buyer.
Susan Shortridge is an artist I began following on Instagram who paints very sweet, mostly still life scenes. Based on a photo she saw on my Instagram, she recently recreated the table where my husband proposed into a painting I will treasure forever!