Frankston portrait artist, Lorna Wheele of Pop-Up Pawtraits captures the essence of her subjects in just ten minutes. Even more impressive, she does it in the vibrant atmosphere of an outdoor market. The clients who commission Lorna routinely comment on how accurately she conveys the unique personality of their dog, cat or the occasional chicken.
Pastry chef Jessinta Fantauzzo is the peninsula’s Pied Piper of Sicilian cannoli and other traditional Italian desserts. People come from all over to eat her delicious fresh-made pastries. Jess is a stickler for perfection, just as her Nonno (grandfather), Lino, taught her.
Somerville chef and hospitality trainer, Marlene Hoff, has been quietly changing lives for years, serving…
To create something truly original when there are so many artists in the world is a real hat trick. Rosebud multidisciplinary artist, Alicia Bourley has done just that with her unexpected compositions. More remarkably, she’s only been making art professionally for a year.
Mount Martha musician/author/podcaster, Billy Worth has a unique past. In his heyday he embodied the show business term ‘triple threat’. An actor, singer and dancer, Billy was a member of a 1990s British boyband called The One. He also starred in a six-episode British mockumentary, Boyz Unlimited (alongside a young James Corden).
Caleb Watkins wants to do some good in the world. The Bittern eco commerce entrepreneur is currently focussed on rescuing landfill-bound fabrics. He transforms salvaged heavy-duty canvas and PVC into smart, durable, naturally waterproof outdoor gear.
Lulu Clifton-Evans is captivated by the beauty and grandeur of the natural world. In her realist oil paintings, Lulu uses traditional materials utilised by the old masters such as powdered pigments from around the world, Belgian linen and gesso surfaces. Sometimes she adds a dash of ground lapis lazuli for its exquisite blue hue.
Mount Eliza competitive cyclist, Bizzy Butterworth is at one with the world when she’s on two wheels. “I’m a very visual person. When I’m riding I love to see the changing light, the hues of green in the leaves. I love the smells. I love to breathe it all in”.
Lolly shop purveyor Glenn William Bourke at Packing House Sweets in Tyabb reminds us why we love sweets. He doesn’t just stock products, he curates confections and creates gorgeous displays that delight the senses. This is no run-of-the-mill sweet shop. Glenn searches the world over to find the most mouth-watering treats.