About Studio Yellow

Healing doesn’t always happen in isolation. Sometimes, it begins in the smallest moment of reaching outward, letting someone in, even just a little… A message. A conversation. A presence beside you.💛
Traumatic events have a way of making us turn inward. To close off. To carry everything alone because it feels safer that way. 💛 I wanted to hide away forever when my husband passed away 💔, but over the years since, I have learnt that you don’t have to hold it all by yourself. And you don’t have to do everything perfectly either.👍🏻
When life throws you a curveball, a gentle hobby like art can give you a moment of peace. Time to slow down and breathe. ✍️ If you know what I’m saying or you have any questions about how art might change your life for the better, feel free to ask below ⬇️ (or send your details in a private message and I’ll call you so we can chat for real). 🌼 #reachoutforhelp #youarenotalone #gentlehealing #smallstepsbigresults #holdon

So proud of my dear friend @elizabeth_barden_artist 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

What an awesome day for her!

I first met this talented artist when we started our Diploma of Teaching together in the 1980s at Kevin Grove. She was a standout talent then, as she is now!

The Archibald is widely regarded as Australia’s most prestigious portrait award. Her work was selected from 1034 entries… definitely a career defining moment for Liz!! 🥂

#artisticexcellence #archibaldprize #famousfriends #hardworkpayoff #puretalent 💛

By the way, the pic of us (NYE 1984) is in black and white, not because of our age, but because the photographer loved to develop his own photos in his own dark room. Colour photography had been invented… just saying!!! 🤔 😂😂😂😂😂😂💛

If you’re planning to visit the 2026 Archibald Exhibition, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales (9 May – 16 August), please take a moment to look for her work and vote for her in the People’s Choice Award. Every vote is a meaningful way to cheer her on at this exciting moment in her art journey. 💛

Having art in my life helps me in infinite ways. 💛 I see beauty and potential in the original everyday things I see as I go about my day. 💛 I look forward to starting or finishing arty projects! 💛 I have a sense of awe about the world instead of a sense of doom. 💛 I feel excited about my future, because I know I have so much more to learn and so many ideas to bring to fruition. 🎉 If you feel like your life is lacking ‘something’, even if you’re not sure if art is your thing, it’s time to at least give it a go!! Start now, in the comfort and privacy of your own home, then, when you’re ready to make your art feel easier and look better… work with me!! #artcoach #artmentor #artteacher #artclasses #artmakeslifebetter

Hobbies are more important than most people give them credit for.

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, hobbies create psychological breathing room!!!!

Enjoyable, creative tasks (that are not tied to making money) remind your nervous system that every waking moment doesn’t need to be productive.

Hobbies have been shown to lower stress, enhance your mood and improved overall well-being, which makes total sense to me, because making art helped me through my most emotional days, when I became a widow at the age of 44. 💔

Remember, we are not designed to be on high alert all of the time, yet in this day and age, it’s hard to just switch off!

That’s why I teach art classes to adults…so I can share what I learned from 30 years teaching art in schools, and mix in with all the relevant bits and bobs I’ve learned from my life experiences (wife, mother and widow). Then I add a dash of mindset coaching (from 16 years of learning about mental health in the aftermath of my husband’s suicide) and the 1000s of individual personalities I’ve taught since the late 1080s.

I understand WHY making art is important so I aim to deliver high quality art experiences with respect and empathy for every client. Beginners love the structure of my lessons and those with more art experience love my individualised approach and open ended content. 💛 Not sure if you have what it takes to be an artist?? 🤔 Let’s have a conversation about why your art matters! Send me a message today. 👍🏻 #artclassesforadults #hobbiesareimportant #qualifiedteacher #widowedbysuicide #lifecoaching101

You’re invited to join our next CLUB YELLOW catchup, in #wynnum 10 am, Friday MAY 1st, 2026!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Enjoy a casual gathering, chatting with other people who dabble in art making! Share what you do (optional). Be inspired and leave feeling motivated. Pick up a freebie with our mini #swapmeet 🎁 Grab a coffee and maybe some cake!!! Comment YES and I’ll send you all the details. #clubyellow #artnetwork #endloneliness