From the Artist.
I am an Artist by trade and nature. I am most authentic when I am creating. Creating anything, art, food, houses, joy, classes and so on. My purpose is to have a positive impact in my world and the people I meet along this journey called life. I truly believe art IS therapy. Art provides us with avenues to express, feelings, emotions, and give us our voice. It teaches us about overcoming obstacles, resilience, and problem solving. Through the process of art making, we discover our true self. My purpose is to create a legacy through art, by allowing as many people as possible to access art, art supplies and art making, in my workshops I endeavour to meet people where they are at, work through their misconceptions about art, art making and encourage them to believe, and find their own art voice. My personal art practice is usually rooted in nature and realism, which usually always includes a Wonkie twist. I pride myself on working with clients to bring their vision to life, using art material best suited to capture the emotion, aesthetic and message they wish to convey.

The journey so far.
Naomi completed a Bachelor of Visual Design (Illustration) in 2000. Moved to Victoria and was a part-time artist, working on commissions. In 2012 she returned to University for a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) and returned to Adelaide upon completion.

Wonkie Knee Art – Pet Portraits and Other Creations was launched in 2013, focusing on pet portraits, acrylic paintings, origami art and attending Markets around Adelaide, including Meadow, Flinders St, Stirling, Country shows and holiday markets until the end of 2015. 

Naomi studied Art Therapy in 2016 and through this practise she confirmed for her that ‘Art AS Therapy’ is her place. 2017-2019 after suffering a loss of a loved one, Naomi began learning wheel throwing, volunteering/working in a wildlife sanctuary and volunteering in a youth arts program.  In 2020 she was awarded a City of Charles Stuart Placemakers grant. This grant launched her YouTube channel, and she created the Ukiyo series.

In 2021 she began homeschool art classes, Earthship building, and embracing her passion to bring art making to as many people as she could. Naomi mentored and worked with 15yo Charlotte on her hooded plover’s mural at Ozone reserve. They also completed the Warrawong water tank murals with participants in an Art camp, and hosted and participated in 3 different SALA exhibition.

From 2022 to the present her practice is now as a multi media artist, creating works about her experiences, workshops with a variety of groups and she is available to create commissions. Her workshops range from introductory to art and art materials to community led murals, public art or projects. Commissions and workshops can be discussed in a wide range of mediums.

Also working in the natural building industry, designing, teaching and building bottle walls.
More than likely you can view her work in  SALA  as she has exhibited every year from 2013- to today, including SALA on show, group exhibitions, mini exhibitions in Henley Square as well as a joint exhibition with Charlotte and curating a homeschool student exhibition. If you want to know where her work will be on display this year please contact her.

Latest projects include a collection of skateboard and stobie pole artworks with the community of Brukunga – all on display in the main st. Two Murals for schools in remote villages of Nepal. A Mural in the Library of Murray Bridge North Primary School. As well as a collection of Bottle walls for 2 Earthships, an Earthship BnB in Willunga,  an Earthship in Mollongghip in Victoria and a Private home in the Riverland.