This week we welcome back Rowan Sivyer, A.K.A. Little Rowan Redhead, printmaker, painter, and compulsive maker! Rowan is Kiwi-born and Sydney-made, her art embodies the antipodean attitude – colourful, inspired by nature, and good-humored! Get ready to be inspired by Rowan’s wonderful ways and see her work in person this weekend at Finders Keepers Sydney May 7-9. Look out for lots of lino-printing, incorporating more layers and more colours and a new range of botanical stamps that you can take home and try for yourself! 

Can’t make it to Sydney this weekend? No worries you can shop Little Rowan Redhead 24/7 on Finders Keepers Marketplace.

After a year away from Finders Keepers what are you most looking forward to this May?

Real live people! On the one hand, I get to see my market buddies. The maker’s community is a small one and it is always lovely to hang out with people who just get you. On the other hand, I will be interacting with customers face to face. It is such a buzz to talk art and process with people, whether they are new to my art or returning customers. Online interactions are great but nothing beats those one-on-one connections. 

What can shoppers expect from your stall? Have you been working on something new or special that’s not to be missed?

Lots of colour! I have spent more time in the last year taking more risks and being braver with my linoprinting, incorporating more layers and more colours. I also have a new range of botanical stamps that will appeal to people who enjoy making themselves.

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What do you love about Sydney and what other Makers are you looking forward to visiting at Finders Keepers?

Sydney is such a great town – there really is something for everyone here. I live in the Inner West and I love how vibrant and diverse our community is.

I love a statement earring so I am looking forward to seeing what makers like Heidi Helyard, Wild July and Liz Lau Studio will be offering. I might have to treat myself to something from Ruby Raisin and I am looking forward to catching up with Kurly from Kurly Wurly and the fabulous ladies from Outer Island.

What inspires you and what’s your creative process?

I get inspired by a walk around the block. I love seeing the various native flowers in people’s gardens or in our local park. Certain colour palettes also get me excited.

With regards to my creative process, I am going to admit that I can be a bit haphazard. I have a habit of dropping everything when an idea takes me, even when I have lots of other stuff on my plate. If I am feeling blocked or stuck, the best thing for me to do is tidy my studio. By the time my desk is clear, I am generally itching to make something. When I am in full flight though, my studio looks like a bomb has gone off in it!

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Can you share a highlight or moment you’re most proud of being an Artist and running your own business?

There is so much hard work that goes into running a small business but knowing that you are inspiring others makes it worth it. 

I pride myself on being a creative enabler and being generous with my time and knowledge. One of my favourite customers was a 12 year old girl who chatted with me for ages about how much she loves to make and draw before she bought some stamps and a print that was inspiring to her. She went straight home and used the stamps to make cards and sent me a photo of them. It made my day! There is so much hard work that goes into running a small business but knowing that you are inspiring others makes it worth it. 

Connect with Little Rowan Redhead:
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