Every brand’s challenge is finding a creative way to tell their story. When HP asked me to interpret "The Future of Work, in the Real World" through live illustration, it sparked a different way of collaborative thinking.

Sometimes the job you miss out on, leads you somewhere more aligned. Here's the story of how missing out on one opportunity eventually led me to illustrating for BMW - and why timing matters more than we often realise.

The rooftop was rained out, and I had been booked for a few hours to paint. Here's exactly what I did, and what every live illustrator should know how to do when things don't go to plan.

My five-year-old has caught the creative bug. Here's why I'm encouraging it wholeheartedly, and the simple sketchbook habit we've been doing together!

This month's Ask Me Anything tackles one of the trickiest situations for live illustrators: A client who wants something outside your usual style (eek!). Here's how to work through it.

In this Ask Me Anything, I'm answering two big questions: what my greatest career challenges have been (spoiler: it's more of a journey than a single moment), and how to build consistency in your style and bookings when you're just starting out.

I hosted my very first in-person watercolour workshop - Sunshine Paint Club - and it was everything I hoped it would be. Here's a full recap of the day, from swatch basics to the sunflower finale.

In February, I worked on one of the most fun and detail-packed projects I've taken on: a fully custom illustrated deck of playing cards, designed as a bespoke wedding party favour. Here's how it came together.

How to charge for travel and accommodation as a service-based business. Learn my strategies for quoting, and decision factors to consider when jobs require travel.

Considering wedding venues in Sydney’s North? Compare five iconic venues with honest pros and cons (from me, a luxury wedding vendor!) to help you choose the perfect setting for your wedding day.

From starting out as a live illustrator to landing corporate clients, this Ask Me Anything dives into the questions artists ask me most. If confidence, readiness, or “putting yourself out there” has been holding you back, this one’s for you.

Learn how to simplify Instagram content creation as an artist - from saving ideas, and a push to show your face!

Get answers to real artist questions about choosing the right gigs, handling event portraits, managing event workflow and staying organised as a live illustrator.

Why I swapped the sketchbook for Procreate to create digital illustrations for The Sapphire Project menu.

Step behind the scenes of Sydney illustrator Belinda Xia’s wedding live illustration process, from client communication tips and her go-to metallic markers to custom portrait design inspiration.

Essential tips for working weddings at iconic Sydney venues like the Opera House. Learn what to prepare before arriving on-site.

A full-circle story from childhood memories to live event illustration at Sydney’s QVB. How my journey evolved from pet portraits to hosting my first watercolour workshop for the Style Matters campaign at The QVB.

When action (and a whole lot of practice) is the best remedy. In this blog I share how lists, late nights, and lots of practice help me stay on track during a busy event season.

From La Prairie to The Sapphire Project - how genuinely nurturing creative relationships can lead to dream jobs.

I was invited to illustrate for 4 days in Adelaide for Paspaley, home of Australia’s most prestigious pearls. Here, I share how I prepared for the job!