Artist Musings

hoot Hoot 2026
New Year, New Intentions
Welcoming the New Year with The Hoot Hoot Way  A brand new year is here, full of sparkly fresh beginnings, curious questions and opportunities for kindness. The Hoot Hoot Way... Read more...
The Art of Feeling
The Art of Feeling
How Illustrations Help Children See Themselves At The Hoot Hoot Way, we believe that pictures speak the language of children’s hearts. Before a child can read words, they can read... Read more...
Drawing Belonging
Drawing Belonging
Why Kind Illustrations Matter in Early Learning When Miss Owl gathers her friends beneath the big Manna gum tree, the story begins with more than words, it begins with colour,... Read more...
The Deliberate Pursuit of Beauty
The Deliberate Pursuit of Beauty
In a world often saturated with noise, conflict, and complexity, beauty can feel like a quiet act of resistance. For many artists, the deliberate pursuit of beauty is not about... Read more...
The Allure of Abstract Art
The Allure of Abstract Art
Abstract art emerged in the early 20th century as artists like Kandinsky and Malevich began breaking away from traditional representation to explore emotion, form, and the unseen through color and... Read more...
Matisse and the Modern Gaze
Matisse and the Modern Gaze
Henri Matisse is best known for his bold use of color and beautifully simplified forms, but his influence goes far beyond vibrant palettes and decorative style. As one of the... Read more...