Sarah is a graphic designer and artist living and working in Summer Hill. She has a close association with Art Est. both as a graphic designer (Sarah designed this website) and a studio artist. She loves life drawing and organises a monthly life drawing sketch club at Art Est. She often is heard complaining that she doesn't get into the studio nearly as often as she would like to!

Sarah convenes the monthly Sunday afternoon sketch group at Art Est.

Pene studied Textile Design at R.M.I.T. in Melbourne (1980 – 1982) and worked in the industry as a printed furnishings designer. Penny always loved to draw so went back to study in 2007 at the National Art School, Darlinghurst completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in sculpture.

Pen coordinates the Thursday afternoon sketch group at Art Est.

Sally studied painting in London at Chelsea College of Art (Painting BA Ist class honours) and the Royal College of Art (MA Painting). After graduating she was involved in the organision of an artist-run studio and gallery space. Since returning to Sydney she has been teaching, painting and developing new work.

Sally teaches painting classes for adults at Art Est.

Link to Sally Mowbray's Website

Kaye studied painting and photography at Sydney College of the Arts, and has exhibited in local, regional and international contexts. With her background in digital media production and design, Kaye lectures at the University of Western Sydney in visual communication design. In her Art Est studio Kaye is currently developing paintings that aim to represent emotional and affective spaces of the everyday, as still life, interiors and landscapes.

Lisa studied drawing, painting and printmaking at Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney Gallery School, Meadowbank (Dip Fine Arts), College of Fine Arts, UNSW (BFA). She regularly exhibits her artwork in group exhibitions and competitions in Sydney. Her work is held private collections in Australia and the UK.

Lisa is also a tutor at Art Est. and, because all artists need a steady income, she helps Jennifer in the Art Est. office a few days per week!

Link to Lisa's website