Saltwater Dreaming Artwork
Meet the Artist
Ever wanted to know more about the talent behind our prints? Come sit down with us as we chat with the artists, and learn more about them and their day-to-day life.
Tell us a bit about yourself
My name is Kara. I was born in Paddington New South Wales. I am a proud Saltwater woman from the dharawal tribe of La Perouse Sydney, where we have a strong connection to the saltwater of the Botany Bay and surrounding areas.
My Family ties extend form La Perouse to the Shoalhaven, I am a descendant of Kathleen née Simms and Thomas Saunders.
I started painting in my early childhood, and continued painting all through high school, doing my final year exam in visual arts.
Saltwater Dreaming Artwork is a small Indigenous owned and operated Business, Saltwater Dreaming Artwork is a member of the Indigenous Art Code. I am very passionate and proud of my Aboriginal Heritage and I love to show that in my artwork using warm, bright and vibrant colours to capture the beauty of my culture
How long have you been creating your art?
I started when I was in high school, stopped for a few years after that to travel and start a family and started painting again 8-9 years ago
Where do you draw inspiration from?
My culture
What's the most exciting thing you've seen your art on?
T-shirts, postcards, I have a few big things coming along as we speak
What is your favourite art style at the moment?
I love anything with teals and whites
When you're not creating, what do you get up to?
Spending time with my family, friends and looking after my two boys
www.saltwaterdreamingartwork.com
