Meet the Artists
Our Story
For years around a school playground a group of artists and friends shared a dream of having a studio space from which to work, collaborate and sell their handmade goods. But with small children to take care of dreams often get put on hold until later. When a perfect space became available it was time to turn that dream into a reality.
Leaf Studios in Kallista is the embodiment of that dream. Sharing the space between six artists makes for a creative hub. With a central room used for a retail store and shared communal space, it’s perfect for collaborations and workshops. The shared communal space can be inspiring and create an environment for sharing ideas and knowledge as well as learning new techniques. It’s the perfect place to hold workshops and art classes, both by the studio artists and people from outside the space.
The diverse range of talent at the studios means the workshops provide a great variety to choose from. With so much artistic energy flowing through Leaf’s veins, the dream of a studio space that could become a creative hub is well underway.
The Artists
Amy Laker Bruni
Inspired by our natural environment, Lillebeart mimics, recreates, encapsulates, and re-imagines botanical specimens into jewellery, wearable art pieces and practical everyday homewares.
Aware of how humans are impacting the living world, we often need little reminders to re-solidify the connection to the universe and Mother Nature many of us feel. By wearing these treasures or using them in the more mundane tasks of a busy life, the soul is soothed and passion reignited to explore the world around us.
Instagram: lillebeart
See Amy’s work here.
Fiona Reid
Fiona is our resident Oracle, which is an ancient term for Psychic, Medium, Seer, Healer, etc.
She believes she has a role to play in reconnecting us with Nature, and more precisely - our own wild spirits.
Fiona offers Oracle Card Readings, which can be especially helpful if you have reached a cross-roads and don’t know what next step to take in relation to career, relationships, life-purpose, etc.
Fiona also offers Sacred Ray Healing Sessions and sells magical talismans and tools in our shop.
Instagram: way_of_the_fae
See Fiona’s offerings here.
Rebecca Barkley
Fantasy artist and creator of oddities, Rebecca is inspired by all things mythical and magickal, both whimsical and unsettling..
From pretty faeries and adorable dragons to sinister sirens and decaying specimens her work explores both light and darkness.
Rebecca offers a range of colourful artworks & prints, hand crafted magickal tools, potions, jewellery and curiosities.
Instagram: menagerieofmagick
See Rebecca’s work here.
Samantha Jane Ronalds
Samantha is originally from North West England has lived in the Dandenong hills for over 25 years.
Her inspiration flows from the visions she sees when playing her Singing bowls, a kind of synesthesia and frequency of creativity. Colours and geometry emerge from the Sounds and she loves to channel this energy of Earth & Stars onto the canvas in acrylics watercolours, poetry and journalling. Every artwork has it's own story and is layered with dream-weaving vibrational frequencies and symbols that link to Soul.
She also paints shamanic Buffalo and Frame drums, which hold a special resonance and Goddess vibration.
Samantha shares her painting processes in her Art & Sound Healing workshops, day retreats and 1-1 sessions. She is a qualified Holistic practitioner with a passion for anchoring light.
Instagram: soulnourishwellbeing
See Samantha’s work here.
Bree Thomas
Bree Thomas has lived in the Dandenong Ranges as long as she can remember- having grown up here, it is where she draws her inspiration and makes art. Her works are produced with a variety of mediums including one or any- ink, pastel, pencil, paper, textiles and fibre. Bree’s main inspiration is the natural world. She has a particular interest in the critters found around her, a special love for the little things that others may not see- the insects; the beautiful minutiae.
Instagram: breesamoth
See Bree’s work here.
