A friend & I hit the Open Studio Trail in Sandgate (just north of Brisbane city) to check these clever artists. I didn't take any photos of the art but the gardens did inspire. Above are all from the one garden- so much to look at & so quirky - loved it. Some inspiration for a quilt or 2 in the mosaics.
This garden was wonderful & the work of artist Marie Smith & her husband. She buys the plants & he keeps them alive & they thrive. He's a wood carver and they share a huge shed. It was a wonderful day & for those in the area - it's on again this coming weekend (30th & 31st) - there are flags outside the studios and a booklet is available. Met lots of wonderful people. A good place to start is Narcoopa Gallery in Phillips Street, Bracken Ridge.
