Since Notely began back in 2014, we’ve been collaborating with some of our favourite contemporary artists to create notebooks, journals, wall planners and more – helping make beautiful art more accessible and sharing new talent with our community of stationery lovers.
As an artist and designer herself, fostering this sense of collaboration and connection is a key reason founder Jenica Smith started Notely. We think there’s something truly magical about joining forces with others, and look forward to many more Artist Collections in the future.
Carley Bourne is an Australian artist known for her intricate, nature-inspired paintings. Based on the Sunshine Coast, her work features vibrant colors and abstract impressions of botanicals, water, and fauna. Originally from England, Carley’s artistic journey blossomed after migrating to Queensland, where she now creates captivating contemporary art.
Shop Carley's DesignsSirmano is the alias of Anna Manolatos, a Brisbane artist and illustrator who has been creating playful illustrations working with paint, wood and mixed media since her hands could pick up a pencil. Anna is renowned for her vibrant, beautiful and uplifting paintings and large-scale murals inspired by her love of travel and culture.
Tiffany Atkin is a multidisciplinary creative based in Brisbane who loves designing eye-catching visuals for small creative businesses. When she’s not dreaming up artwork for clients, you'll find her latte-ing at a local cafe, designing fun accessories over at Shibuya Moon, making music or attempting to pat all the dogs in town.
Shop Tiff's DesignsAs the Founder and Chief Designer at Notely, Jenica loves to get making and creating in her Brisbane creative studio. Her love of bush walking inspires her work bringing many native florals and botanical designs into the range.
Shop Jenica's DesignsInfluenced by the Australian landscape, colours and textures of the natural environment, Maia's work is layered with nostalgia. The lovely, leafy textures reflect the coastal and hinterland landscapes of where she grew up in northern NSW and now lives in Currumbin.
Shop Maia's DesignsMarni Stuart is a surface pattern designer and design lecturer based on the Sunshine Coast. Her textured, organic work is inspired by walks through the bushland near her home and celebrates the beautiful wildflowers found in the area. Her practice is deeply embedded in experimentation and creativity.
Artist and designer Sara Turner’s lush botanical and floral designs are inspired by her natural surroundings on the Sunshine Coast. Formerly a graphic designer in the corporate world, Sara now creates a range of beautiful, affordable prints, papercuts and cards that aim to brighten up any home.
Shop Sara's DesignsChildren’s book author and illustrator Sophie Gilmore creates beautifully delicate watercolour illustrations in earthy, muted tones. Inspired by the natural world and dreams of adventures with animal friends, London-based Sophie’s books often feature adventure, a hint of danger, and more than a little bit of courage when it’s needed the most.
Shop Sophie's DesignsBrisbane-based Alex Louisa graduated with a degree in Journalism and Creative Writing before the need to create firmly pulled her attention back to her art. Endlessly inspired by nature, she loves to pair highly detailed subjects next to unexpected backgrounds, such as splashy abstracts, experimental textures, crisp geometric patterns or the sheer beauty of untouched woodgrain.
Shop Alex's DesignsA painter based on the Sunshine Coast, Thom Stuart’s work references a mix of botanical motifs, found marks and surface textures in both natural and artificial colour scapes, creating a language that reflects the contemporary Australian landscape.
Illustrator, art director and designer Jack Tierney works under the name Listen to the Graphics and focuses on creative direction for the music, arts and entertainment industries. His bold, striking work can be found across a range of album covers, gig posters and branding.