Mermaid’s Coin is a one-woman business creating colourful botanical illustrations and ‘surf art’ that is whimsical, retro and fun. Here in Australia, on our 'Island Home', lots of people have a deep love of the ocean. Through Mermaid’s Coin, I combine my two passions (surfing and making) to create original artworks and limited edition prints of the beach, ocean and surf culture.

When travelling around the world in 2010 on a 'surfari', I was inspired by artists in California and Hawaii, who use their medium to express their love of, and relationship with the ocean and it finally clicked to combine my love of surfing with my need to make art. The birth of my first child in 2013 allowed me the space to launch Mermaid’s Coin. The business has slowly grown to incorporate an online shop, market stall and brick and mortar stockists in Western Australia, interstate, and overseas.

I love working with watercolour and have gradually grown my portfolio to include a wide variety of subjects, from art nouveau florals, to vintage Christmas cards, and boho living room art prints!

~~~ SUSTAINABILITY ~~~
I strive to reduce the environmental impact of my arts practise. I generally use water-based inks and solvent-free products.

I reuse packing supplies where possible, and in 2018 I have started phasing in natural, compostable cellophane to replace my clear plastic sleeves so that many of my products are plastic free! For greeting cards and reproductions, I partner with a FSC certified printer who lives less than 5km away. I also have larger prints printed near your country to reduce the carbon footprint of delivery.

~~~ The Vibe ~~~
I strive to create art that is evocative of...
A sunset surf with your girlfriend, a glassy, knee high ride at dawn, escaping with the girls for a weekend 'surfari', getting lost and finding yourself, lone walks on the beach, finding shells, connecting with nature and having fun!