We love to encourage original art!

As you explore images of our art, think of how they would look in your space.

If you would like to purchase, create a card, wall paper or print, please DM us though the socials.

Welcome to our fashion shop!

Find a unique piece to wear soon!

Our art scarves will complete the look. Our shawls will keep you warm.

All our new stock is made with 100% Australian made fibre. 

When we started our Design Excursion Eleven years ago we had a play with handcrafted throws and scarves using fibres we could find.

These items are now available at special prices for you.

The cash flow will then enable us to purchase the materials from other Aussies who are creating things like hand dyed wool.

Dm us with an offer if you see something you like!

Designer - founder of A Design Excursion.

Whist studying for Bachelor of Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, Jeanene was able to explore many aspects of art and design, majoring in Interior Design.

Enthusiastic about encouraging good holistic design, lecturing at Adult Education Institutions in Sydney, & the Gold Coast.

She is enjoying exploring and creating using high quality acrylics on gallery standard stretched canvas.

Jeanene does keep watch on trending colours and ideas, however, has a strong dedication to the idea that good art and design should be timeless.

A painting should just make you happy!

I am an award winning Australian artist working from my studio at Indooroopilly, Brisbane.  For 23 years my studio at Noosa North Shore was surrounded by acres of waterlily covered  wetlands and amazing bird life.  The ever changing light and colours were a constant source of inspiration for many paintings and drawings. 

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For me, life drawing - drawing with a live model - has been the backbone of all my artist endeavours both landscape and figurative. 

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 My paintings have been selected in Regional Galleries and prestigious prize exhibitions in Australia  and overseas.  My art is now in 15countries and across Australia in Government, Corporate and private collections.

Wildlife Sculptor & Designer of Nature Inspired Jewellery

A love of wildlife and creating has lead us to set up this shop.

Patty is a retired teacher and zoo keeper while Wendy is trained in vet nursing and sculpture. Both do wildlife rescue and are passionate about the conservation of vulnerable species.

They raise money with sales for Australian animal charities.

The creatures are cast as jewellery in Sterling Silver.

Follow on Instagram to see new creations!

Our charity is BlazeAid 

We encourage you to support their efforts!

It is a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods. Working alongside the rural families, our volunteers help to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.

BlazeAid volunteers work in a disaster-affected area for many months, not only helping individuals and families, but also helping rebuild the local communities.

Hi I am Janet the face behind Ivy May Artistry.

The name behind @ivymayartistry is my latest beautiful mum. She taught me everything I know. Especially about having a go. There is no such word as cannot or bored. So hence I love creating , I am also busy making all the time whether my art, crocheting, knitting, gardening or mosaics. So a big thank you mum.

See Janet's Coastal-inspired Handmade artwork Created in fibre, wire, pottery & found treasures on Instagram

About Mim Beim

For nearly four decades, Mim Beim has practised naturopathy and explored the influence of breath on our health. She is one of Australia’s foremost naturopaths and breathing educators.

Her range of knowledge and experience was recognised in 2017 when she was honoured with the coveted ‘Bioceuticals Excellence in Practice Award

Mim has allowed us to use images which depict designs - thank you!

Our handcrafted silver jewellery is made with passion and precision in Brisbane, Australia.

Each piece is a unique work of art, created to reflect the individuality and style of the person who wears it.

We are an Australian Company that are manufacturing Traditional English Leather Furniture in Brisbane, Made & Owned in Australia, our ranges include Chesterfields, Wing chairs, an art decor range of Chesterfields, a vast range of swivel chairs.

CODE: P2308  

SIZE:  2 panels 35.6 x 47.6 x 3.8cm deep

$688.00

I really enjoyed playing with the colours of these pansies. The background colour was created using high chroma intense colours mixed with white. I then added some pearl to create subtle lines which reflect at different times of the day. I then spent weeks layer upon layer, just as a real flower would form. Taking time for each layer to dry. Using a watery consistency, the colours beneath show through. The final layer a watery pearl to add some shine and to reflect the pearl. I didn't want the leaves to distract from the flower, so just used an outline.

CODE: P2304

SIZE:  91.4x61x3.8cm

$1288

MATERIALS: ACRYLIC ON STRETCHED CANVAS

ARTIST: Jeanene Hyles

The Gold Coast Hinterland is full of life! I had fun placing as many birds in this piece as I could! After using different brushes to create the layers of the forest looking through to the blue sky. I also explored the light. I felt that this piece would add depth to a wall as you looked through to the sun-drenched trees in the distance.