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Let's Dream Together
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Quality Affordable Artworks by Neutral Bay Artist
Cathy Hayson
Original Paintings by Commission or Availability
Let's Dream Together
- Bespoke artworks created in consultation with you of a favourite memory, place, person, a new home, for a new room addition, for a nursery and more
Artist Statement: "I want my art to be accessible where possible whilst not compromising on quality.
I absolutely love to do one off commissions and original pieces - the collaboration, step by step or doing a series of works.
I also really enjoy the freedom in creating fine quality limited edition products in various materials including archival Ilford silk papers and breathable 100 % cotton as it is another creative process in itself which produces various products from a simple card to a signed limited edition print to my various wearables.
I hope you enjoy, Cathy"


Gallery
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All Giclee Limited Edition Prints in this section are produced in a professional Sydney studio on archival Illford Silk papers
intricately and expertly colour matched to be as close to my original paintings as possible.
Each is signed and numbered and paired with my original poetry for a lasting keepsake.
Enquiries and sales of prints for this section through this website.
Free Postage within Australia. POA International.
CLICK on each image above for further information
Originals by Commission - email
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NEW A curated collection of works from the book with poems soon


Introducing my new book
Let's Dream Together

I recently completed a NEW book of poetry and art. Below you'll find a select few SAMPLES (not in order of book) of some of the work I have written. The book is called "Let's Dream Together" See also virtual preview.
This book of poems, artworks and illustrations is a reflection of times of change, transition and renewal in family life. I started to explore the essence of my own childhood and similarities I wanted for our children during lockdown and as I examined this further during various transitions, health and family growing needs, the ability to stay connected or to reconnect during times of transition or change became a recurring theme hence the title "Let's Dream Together"
This is not a Children's book. It is a personal journey through the changes of life starting with after lockdown, the wishes for family life and a hope to inspire others experiencing change to connect more fully to what matters, the simpler things in life which provide opportunities to reconnect with ourselves, those we love and the younger people in our lives.
Some of the content is for mature readers
I hope one or some of my poems resonates with the reader on their own journey -
the shifting dreams, the legacies we create and the changes we go through as families and as individuals



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See Book for more poems, more artworks


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Artist designed LOCAL RANGE


Locals Tara and Luke in my Christmas Paddleboarder T shirts
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Individual card designs upon availability as they keep selling out thanks -
(appreciated) at Hayes Street General Store, Neutral Bay.
I hope you enjoy this really affordable range of my designs on 100% cotton t shirts, totes.
My Local Area t shirts (from my paintings) and Christmas t shirts are printed locally and can be bought through gift voucher, email or through Hayes Street General Store, Neutral Bay.
All Sizes
Delivery free of charge within Australia.
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(Other products)
I am currently transferring some of my other products - other totes, wearables to 100% local production to match the others which are. These are purely special interest designs.
In the meantime - see:
for drop shipping purposes
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My Creative Background
Early Beginnings
Growing up in Sydney, I had wonderful creative role models and was inspired by our environment near Sydney Harbour.
Now based on Sydney's Lower North Shore with my family. I hope that my own children each find their own unique creative expressions and connections to place and that they feel as inspired by these similar natural settings as I did as a child.
I spent most of my childhood at one or another of Sydney Harbour's beaches. Sunny Boy Ice blocks (those pyramid ones), pool ponies, a lot of time outside with my friends and brothers. More freedom to explore - more care free times in many ways.
With multi generational ties to the Blue Mountains on my mother's side through the great aunts, I fondly recall extended family get togethers and exploring the Blue Mountains - the pillowy mist, bird song and waterfalls. Also, the vast and expanding countryside of Bathurst and further afield. Alternatively, trips to Avoca: bunks beds, cicadas and surf.
Renowned children's author and artist May Gibbs derived inspiration from both the Blue Mountains and Neutral Bay. Now that I am actively painting (in the last year or so) and writing just prior and live near her former home "Nutcote", I am in awe of her tenacity and vision over a lifetime. My own creative journey is only really just beginning - at least in it's current mediums : painting and writing.
Both my grandmothers were very creative. Ga was good friends with the renowned Australian artist and children's author Pixie O' Harris and lived near Parsley Bay in Sydney.


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