Sally is a multidisciplinary artist blending printmaking and illustration to explore the movement, rhythm, and quiet beauty of the natural world.

Academic Achievements

1995 | Master of Design, majoring in illustration and printmaking, University of South Australia
1993 | Bachelor of Graphic Design, University of South Australia

Selected Academic Service

2023 – Current   |   Annual International Printmaking Exchange and Exhibition
Director of an ongoing, internationally focused print exchange and exhibition, fostering collaboration between more than 150+ established and emerging printmakers.

2019  |  Founded Mixed Incs
Mixed Inc is a collaborative creative community. Empowering printmakers both locally, here in South Australia and around the globe.

Art Awards

2019  |  Finalist Tatiara Art Prize  |   Walkway Gallery, Bordertown, SA, Australia

Artist Residencies

2026  |  March | Takezasado Studio, Kyoto
Undertook studio training with Master Printer Kenji Takenaka, refining carving techniques and expanding knowledge of traditional Japanese printmaking methods, including ukiyo-e and mokuhanga.

2025  |  August | Limestone Coast, Naracoorte
Community engagement through the facilitation of printmaking workshops and demonstrations, delivering creative programs for participants ranging from preschool age to adults.

Teaching and Industry Appointments

2022 – Current  |   Ingleside Studios
Facilitated weekly sessions covering relief, monotype, and intaglio printmaking, alongside eco-botanical contact printing, cyanotype, gel plate processes, and bookbinding.

2022 – Current  |   Artist Reteats
Host and deliver biannual women’s-only art retreats. Focused on empowering women through creative practice, with workshops spanning printmaking techniques and associated art forms.

2019 – Current  |  Visiting artist and educator
Regularly, Sally is invited to deliver specialised small-group workshops across leading galleries and regional art spaces throughout South Australia.



2026
 |  March  |  Tokyo, Kokubunji Print Club  |  Guest Tutor
Teaching: Monoprintmaking and gel plate exploration.

2026  |  June  | Belco Arts,  Canberra, ACT | Guest Tutor
Teaching: Advanced Collagraph techniques

2026  |  July  |  Walkway Gallery, Bordertown, SA | Guest Tutor
Teaching: Relief printmaking practices and development

2026  |  September  |   Halls Gap, Victoria
Grampians Brushes. Teaching: Cyanotype and beyond, advanced Collagraph techniques 

2025  |  Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, SA
Teaching: Nature-inspired mono printmaking intensive

2025
 |  Halls Gap, Victoria
Grampians Brushes. Teaching: Relief printmaking and book binding

2024  |  Barossa Arts Festival, Tanunda, SA
Across the month, led a variety of community-based workshops empowering beginners to explore the magical world of printmaking. 

2023  |  Barbara Hanhran Exhibition
Invited by regional galleries in Port Pirie, Naracoorte, and Mount Gambier to deliver printmaking lectures in conjunction with a touring exhibition across South Australia, facilitating workshops in relief and intaglio techniques inspired by the late Ms Hanrahan.

Related Professional Experience

2002 – Current
Creative Director | Caston Design, Adelaide, South Australia

Established and led a brand and marketing consultancy delivering strategic visual communication solutions. Expertise in developing corporate identity, advertising campaigns, and marketing collateral, with a focus on tailored design outcomes that effectively connect brands with their audiences. Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, foster strong client relationships across Australia, and deliver high-quality, cost-effective work on time through clear communication and efficient processes.

Exhibitions

Exhibited in numerous exhibitions—view selected works and exhibition details here.
 
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