We’re so excited to introduce Abbey Ginns, a Sunshine Coast–based artist whose work radiates emotion, movement and organic beauty. After turning to painting as a form of healing, Abbey discovered a deep creative voice inspired by nature, travel, and life’s quieter moments.

Her vibrant yet fluid pieces, created with just a goat hair brush and sea sponges, invite connection through colour, texture and feeling.

Explore her works here. 





Tell us a little about Abbey Ginns - where are you from and where are you now?

I am originally from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. After years of living away from home and abroad I’m back here now with my two children.


Where did you first discover your love for creating?

I’ve always been creative and drawn to beautiful things and spaces, but this venture is quite new for me. After an incredibly tough few years losing loved ones and experiencing grief, I started creating art as an emotional outlet for myself. It was the only thing that gave me a feeling of freedom and simple happiness at that time. About 2 years ago, I picked up the brush and had no idea what I was doing - I was just painting for myself and loved how it felt. I have only released my work publicly this year.



What does a day in the life of Abbey Ginns look like?

I have two beautiful children who are 6 and 4 years old, so my life is largely taken up with them, but in between lunchboxes and school drop offs, I spend my time by the beach, trying to swim most days in the ocean, painting outside on my deck, prioritising being in nature, spending time with my friends, eating good food and everything else that comes with being a mum.


We love the colours and movement we find in your works. Who, where and/or what do you turn to for inspiration?

I’m inspired by the beauty and rhythm of the natural world, the colours and cultures I encounter through travel, and the emotions that come from personal experiences. My work is really a reflection of how I feel and what moves me, both literally and emotionally.

If you had to describe your art style in 3 words, what would they be?

Emotive, fluid, organic.


Can you tell us a bit about the materials and/or tools you choose to make your creations?

I use a variation of acrylic paints and funnily enough I only ever use one big goat hair brush and natural sea sponges.

If you had to pick a favourite piece right now, which would it be and why?

I absolutely love ‘Palm Lines’. The palette is bold and soft all in one, and the scale of the piece makes it have a real presence. It feels like a timeline to me.

What do you hope people feel when they experience your work?

I hope people connect with my work in their own unique way. I believe art shouldn’t dictate emotion - it should invite personal interpretation and allow them to feel exactly what they’re meant to.





What are you currently watching, reading and/or listening to?

Currently watching the new season of ‘Nobody Wants This” and I’m deeply into it. I love an easy read and I'm almost finished ‘The Things We Keep’ by Sally Hepworth. Music I’m loving "Ancestral Elephants” radio on Spotify lately.