Unbound creativity with Toni Hartill
New Zealand printmaker and mixed media artist Toni Hartill invites us into her playful world of artist books. As we celebrate the launch of her new...
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Show Notes
Takeaways from this episode:
- Observation can be trained.
Tools like viewfinders and thumbnail sketches help distill a landscape’s overwhelming detail into something you can truly see. - Constraints create freedom.
Working within a small frame or limited palette can spark unexpected discoveries, opening new pathways for creativity. - Sound becomes form.
A passing bee, a distant train, or a rhythm of voices can be translated into marks and shapes, layering meaning onto the page. - Colour is language.
Through synaesthesia and sensitivity to nuance, Tansy shows how colour can express memory, emotion, and connection to place. - Daily practice sustains creativity.
By noticing small shifts in nature, sketching on trains, or painting for a few quiet minutes, creative momentum is nurtured over time.
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