Author: kasarndesigns

  • Full list of works: My solo exhibition at Windale Hub

    Full list of works: My solo exhibition at Windale Hub

    Solo exhibition “Tropivonio” – original paintings by Margo Humphries at Windale Hub
    Windale Hub, bilyabayi, 20 Lake St, Windale
    2 February 2026 – 19 May 2026
    Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm; Saturdays 9am – 12pm

    Download the full list of works for my exhibition here

    Exhibition statement

    Step into abstract landscapes, patterns and combinations of the two through Margo’s latest exhibition, Tropivonio. This solo exhibition by Margo Humphries reveals the numerous styles practised by the artist and how this wide variety of anything and everything meets bursts of bright colour. These vibrant works on paper and canvas predominately reflect dynamic patterns and landscape scenes. “For most of the works in this exhibition my process was instinctive. I often begin with one idea from memory or the natural world which then leads to starting a painting and letting this tell me where to go next. Painting allows me to transform experimental colours and concepts into something new – obscurely at first and then layering until the image feels like it reveals itself”, Margo Humphries. In addition to series of actions that are sometimes impulsive and sometimes slow and considered, the surfaces bear the record, and a lot of the surfaces have a thick and buttery texture from the spontaneous techniques from guiding and steering the paint.This exhibition is an opportunity to present how Margo enjoys the practice of painting, the colour, and how it usually develops into making things brighter

    Margo is a very active Lake Macquarie-based visual artist who has had a stall at every Art Bazaar since 2012. Margo also joined the Hunter Arts Network committee that year and is currently the Publicity Officer. Margo is originally from Taree and moved to the area 22 years ago. Margo has a visual vocabulary – her original paintings, textiles and hand painted patterns have made her known for her bright colourful ideas and wide variety of different styles. The energy in Margo’s creations appears to be limitless. Margo loves creating works that you could stare at for hours, and is always busy creating new works to keep up with the demand of her best selling art. For Margo, the creative voyage along the way is equally significant as the outcome.

    More info about the art: https://kasarndesigns.com/

    About the venue:
    Windale Hub is Lake Macquarie’s newest high-tech venue featuring flexible social spaces, contemporary library services and multi-purpose community facilities.

    Designed as Windale’s community lounge room, the hub provides a safe, relaxing and welcoming space for people of all ages to come together to learn, create and innovate.

    Windale Hub is home to the Fab Lab, an innovative digital fabrication lab featuring advanced manufacturing equipment. The venue also boasts a professional recording studio and an on-site cafe.

    More info on the venue: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Windale-Hub

  • My solo exhibition at Windale Hub is now up and running!

    My solo exhibition at Windale Hub is now up and running!

    Solo exhibition “Tropivonio” – original paintings by Margo Humphries at Windale Hub
    Windale Hub, bilyabayi, 20 Lake St, Windale
    19 February 2026 – 19 May 2026
    Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm; Saturdays 9am – 12pm

    Exhibition statement

    Step into abstract landscapes, patterns and combinations of the two through Margo’s latest exhibition, Tropivonio. This solo exhibition by Margo Humphries reveals the numerous styles practised by the artist and how this wide variety of anything and everything meets bursts of bright colour. These vibrant works on paper and canvas predominately reflect dynamic patterns and landscape scenes. “For most of the works in this exhibition my process was instinctive. I often begin with one idea from memory or the natural world which then leads to starting a painting and letting this tell me where to go next. Painting allows me to transform experimental colours and concepts into something new – obscurely at first and then layering until the image feels like it reveals itself”, Margo Humphries. In addition to series of actions that are sometimes impulsive and sometimes slow and considered, the surfaces bear the record, and a lot of the surfaces have a thick and buttery texture from the spontaneous techniques from guiding and steering the paint.This exhibition is an opportunity to present how Margo enjoys the practice of painting, the colour, and how it usually develops into making things brighter

    Margo is a very active Lake Macquarie-based visual artist who has had a stall at every Art Bazaar since 2012. Margo also joined the Hunter Arts Network committee that year and is currently the Publicity Officer. Margo is originally from Taree and moved to the area 22 years ago. Margo has a visual vocabulary – her original paintings, textiles and hand painted patterns have made her known for her bright colourful ideas and wide variety of different styles. The energy in Margo’s creations appears to be limitless. Margo loves creating works that you could stare at for hours, and is always busy creating new works to keep up with the demand of her best selling art. For Margo, the creative voyage along the way is equally significant as the outcome.

    More info about the art: https://kasarndesigns.com/

    About the venue:
    Windale Hub is Lake Macquarie’s newest high-tech venue featuring flexible social spaces, contemporary library services and multi-purpose community facilities.

    Designed as Windale’s community lounge room, the hub provides a safe, relaxing and welcoming space for people of all ages to come together to learn, create and innovate.

    Windale Hub is home to the Fab Lab, an innovative digital fabrication lab featuring advanced manufacturing equipment. The venue also boasts a professional recording studio and an on-site cafe.

    More info on the venue: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Windale-Hub

  • International Art and Found Day 2026

    International Art and Found Day 2026

    I’m excited to be participating in Art and Found Day again this year! I’ll be dropping free art on Thursday 12 March 2026! Stay tuned for updated on where to to find my art to keep for free!

    How It Works:

    • Artists choose one or more artworks – it could be a painting, photograph, drawing, handmade item, music album etc.
    • Each piece is packaged up safely and clearly marked with the hashtag #ArtandFoundDay2026.
    • Artworks will be dropped within the artists’ communities on 12 March 2026.
    • Both the artist and the finder are encouraged to share their drop/find with hashtag #ArtandFoundDay and tag @ArtandFoundDay

    For more info head to – https://artandfoundday.com/

  • “Uta: the contrast from the ocean area towards the mountains” – buy now in my Etsy store

    “Uta: the contrast from the ocean area towards the mountains” – buy now in my Etsy store

    ORIGINAL CANVAS PAINTING by Margo Humphries, ready to hang

    Ready to hang, acrylic and acrylic ink, 25.4×25.4×3.5cm $80.00

  • “Ripples 2” – buy now in my Etsy store

    “Ripples 2” – buy now in my Etsy store

    ORIGINAL CANVAS PAINTING $40.00

    25.4×25.4×3.5cm

    “Ripples 2” by Margo Humphries-Australian artist

    acrylic and acrylic ink, ready to hang

  • “Ripples 1” – buy now in my Etsy shop

    “Ripples 1” – buy now in my Etsy shop

    ORIGINAL CANVAS PAINTING $40.00

    25.4×25.4×3.5cm

    “Ripples 1” by Margo Humphries-Australian artist

    acrylic and acrylic ink ready to hang

  • “Island Reef” – buy now in my Etsy store

    “Island Reef” – buy now in my Etsy store

    ORIGINAL CANVAS PAINTING

    25.4×25.4×3.5cm

    “Island Reef” by Margo Humphries-Australian artist

    acrylic and acrylic ink ready to hang $80.00

  • “Island Paddle” – buy now in my Etsy store

    “Island Paddle” – buy now in my Etsy store

    ORIGINAL CANVAS PAINTING $40.00

    25.4×25.4×3.5cm

    “Island Paddle” by Margo Humphries-Australian artist

    acrylic and acrylic ink, ready to hang

  • New paintings! Island Series

    New paintings! Island Series

    Here is my latest series of paintings which I’ve just finished! Each painting is acrylic and acrylic ink on canvas, unframed, size: 25.4×25.4×3.5cm

    Contact – margo@kasarndesigns.com

  • Art Bazaar 2026 dates announced

    Art Bazaar 2026 dates announced

    Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar is a high quality artisan market that has been held since 2002. This is where I have a stall every time withy my paintings for sale

    The stallholders at this event are all from the Hunter region of NSW. All stallholders are creative makers who have been selected by Hunter Arts Network because of their unique, handmade, high quality and original work. While wandering the stalls, enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and coffee. Art Bazaar continually brings the handmade art community to loyal followers who find gifts or treats for themselves, while meeting the local Hunter makers and artists they are supporting.

    Art Bazaar will be returning in 2026 on:

    Sunday 22 March 10am – 2pm St Therese’s Primary School, Royal St, New Lambton

    Sunday 23 August 10am – 2pm St Therese’s Primary School, Royal St, New Lambton

    Sunday 22 November 9am – 2pm Lambton Park

    Hunter Arts Network is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers who have also worked hard to celebrate all modalities of visual arts and the committee that has come together continues to do an amazing job to make this happen.

    Be a part of the Art Bazaar we have come to know today, which is now held at Lambton Park and St Therese’s Primary School, Royal St, New Lambton

  • OFF THE WALL officially opened last night and I have one of my paintings in this exhibition!

    OFF THE WALL officially opened last night and I have one of my paintings in this exhibition!

    Now, in its third year running Off the Wall is a celebration of the wealth of artistic talent in the Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions.⁠

    Developed with the focus of supporting Lake Macquarie’s diverse creative community, Off the Wall establishes an opportunity for artists to display and sell work while building involvement, representation, and connection.⁠

    Artists of all stages in their creative career from the Lake Macquarie and Hunter Region are invited to participate.⁠

    Continuing the theme of Celebrate with MAC yapang, artists are encouraged to create work that celebrates Lake Macquarie as a destination, a diverse landscape, or a rich and vibrant community.⁠

    Exhibition dates: Tuesday 9 December 2025 to 15 February 2026⁠

    All paintings are on canvas (size 203 x203 x 40mm) and for sale for $120.00⁠

    MAC Yapang, 2A First Street Booragul⁠

    https://mac.lakemac.com.au/Get-involved/OFF-THE-WALL

  • Art Bazaar a success today!

    Art Bazaar a success today!

    A huge thank you to everyone who attended and participated in a very successful and finally fine weather outdoor Art Bazaar at Lambton Park today! With non stop sunshine, exceptional stalls with local creatives and an impressive crowd the day was all round a pleasing result surrounded on a Sunday by the fragrant roses in the gardens complemented by live music. I had a successful day and two of my paintings sold

  • I’m at stall #18 at Art Bazaar tomorrow!

    I’m at stall #18 at Art Bazaar tomorrow!

    At tomorrow’s Art Bazaar I’m at stall #18 🖼️🎨 we’ll be at Lambton Park from 9-3pm 🎁 we have lots of stallholders to shop from for Christmas as well as food, coffee and live music! See all the stallholders here – https://hunterartsnetwork.org/30november/

  • Art Bazaar Lambton Park Sunday 30 November 2025: three weeks to go!

    Art Bazaar Lambton Park Sunday 30 November 2025: three weeks to go!

    Art Bazaar will be returning to Lambton Park on Sunday 30 November. This is our much-loved Christmas market where you will always find a selection of unique artisan Christmas gifts and treats. I have a stall at every Art Bazaar to sell my paintings

    Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar is a high quality artisan market that has been held since 2002. Become one of the stallholders at this event who are all from the Hunter region of NSW. All stallholders are creative makers who have been selected by Hunter Arts Network because of their unique, handmade, high quality and original work. While wandering the stalls, enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and coffee. Art Bazaar continually brings the handmade art community to loyal followers who find gifts or treats for themselves, while meeting the local Hunter makers and artists they are supporting.

    View the list of stallholders here

  • OFF THE WALL: Celebrate with MAC

    OFF THE WALL: Celebrate with MAC

    I’m pleased to be participating this this year’s Off the Wall!

    Now, in its third year running Off the Wall is a celebration of the wealth of artistic talent in the Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions.

    Developed with the focus of supporting Lake Macquarie’s diverse creative community, Off the Wall establishes an opportunity for artists to display and sell work while building involvement, representation, and connection.

    Artists of all stages in their creative career from the Lake Macquarie and Hunter Region are invited to participate.

    Continuing the theme of Celebrate with MAC yapang, artists are encouraged to create work that celebrates Lake Macquarie as a destination, a diverse landscape, or a rich and vibrant community.

    Exhibition dates: Tuesday 9 December 2025 to 15 February 2026

    All paintings are on canvas (size 203 x203 x 40mm) and for sale for $120.00

    MAC Yapang, 2A First Street Booragul

    https://mac.lakemac.com.au/Get-involved/OFF-THE-WALL

  • Preview My stall this weekend at Lake Mac Open Studios

    Preview My stall this weekend at Lake Mac Open Studios

    All set up for tomorrow! 🖼️ my paintings will be displayed @ Cherry Road Art Studio, 28 Cherry Rd, Eleebana! 🎨 shop tomorrow and Sunday 10am – 4pm 👩‍🎨 Download the Lake Mac Open Studios map (Cherry Road Art Studio is #23) –
    https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Events/Lake-Mac-Open-Studios/Open-Studios-2025-map

    Learn more about the studios, artists and the event:
    https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Events/Lake-Mac-Open-Studios

    Cherry Road Art Studio:
    https://www.cherryroadartstudio.com/

    My art for sale:
    https://kasarndesigns.com/artwork-for-sale/

  • My two latest paintings – Water Lilies Encore and Hi-Res

    My two latest paintings – Water Lilies Encore and Hi-Res

    Hi-Res
    Hi-Res – 15cmx20cmx4cm – $30 acrylic, acrylic ink & glitter on stretched canvas
    Water Lilies Encore
    Water Lilies Encore, $80, acrylic and acrylic ink on stretched canvas unframed ready to hang, 25.4cm x 25.4cm x 3.5cm
  • Lake Mac Open Studios @ Cherry Road Art Studio 2025

    Lake Mac Open Studios @ Cherry Road Art Studio 2025

    Lake Mac Open Studios @ Cherry Road Art Studio, 28 Cherry Rd, Eleebana – Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November from 10am – 4pm

    Some of my paintings will be for sale again at Pat Davidson’s studio who is one of the talented artists taking part in Lake Mac Open Studios

    Download the map (Cherry Road Art Studio is #23) –
    https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Events/Lake-Mac-Open-Studios/Open-Studios-2025-map

    Learn more about the studios, artists and the event:
    https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Events/Lake-Mac-Open-Studios

    Cherry Road Art Studio:
    https://www.cherryroadartstudio.com/

    My art for sale:
    https://kasarndesigns.com/artwork-for-sale/