blog – Giovanna Scott artist

A Pocketful of Posies

Why I’m working on a new series, and responding to questions of the day The simple gesture of a small arrangement of flowers in an antique vase placed on a delicate crocheted doiley, is a recurring subject matter in a lot of my works. But the “For the…” series has a more personal message. TheseContinue reading “A Pocketful of Posies”

Artist Talk + Demo

This Sunday it would be my great pleasure and privilege to take you behind the scenes and into my creative process. From gathering inspiration and creating patterned paper, to showing you how I add stitching to works on paper. It is a ticketed event however tickets are FREE. Register your interest using this link: It’sContinue reading “Artist Talk + Demo”

Exhibition POT~EARTH~PLANT

Very excited to announce my first exhibition in a very long time. A surprise phone call earlier this year meant I shelved my portrait series to dive headlong once again into the wonderful world of collage. This has been a wonderful opportunity to play with papers and compositions. I have been inspired by the clayContinue reading “Exhibition POT~EARTH~PLANT”

Styling those Botanicals

The second most asked question is “How do I style these in my home?” (The first is usually, “What medium is that?”) and so today I put some handy combinations together for you, so you can see how they can fit any decor. They are all uploaded into the Shop ready for Christmas gifting. BYContinue reading “Styling those Botanicals”

Artist in Residence – BGS

In October I was invited with 3 other Brisbane artists, to participae in a 2 day Art Immersion with Year 11 art students from Brisbane Grammar School . Day 1: we bussed from the college to their Outdoor Education facility at Pepperina Hill on the idyllic Lake Moogerah. As part of their “Art as Knowledge”Continue reading “Artist in Residence – BGS”

With One Hand Tied Behind Her Back

I’ve fractured my wrist! That’s the very condensed version of events on 11th August. A quick drive to Emergency and a temporary cast (apparently I’m hilarious under Midazolam), followed by a visit with the Orthopaedic Surgeon who gave me the bad news that the bones had slipped out again and I needed surgery. I’ve livedContinue reading “With One Hand Tied Behind Her Back”