Meet The Artist

PAINTINGS BY KATIE MCERLEAN

Art commissions and original fine art sales are warmly welcomed. Bring vibrant energy, rich textures, and bold storytelling into your personal collection, home, or commercial space.

THE CREATIVE JOURNEY

From Queensland College of Art to Major Newsrooms

Brisbane Artist Katie McErlean commenced her formal studies at the prestigious Queensland College of Art, studying Fine Art. From there, Katie carved out a long, rewarding, and highly versatile creative career working as an Illustrator and Designer for major Australian newspapers, including the Brisbane Courier Mail, Sydney Morning Herald, and The Australian.

A move back to Queensland drew Katie into the fast-paced world of television. Throughout the 90s, she worked with Channel 9 and Channel 7, creating dynamic news graphics and production designs for beloved children's television programs.

"I was always hearing the call back to visual art—things never felt completely right without me fully encompassing my own raw studio practice."
FULL CIRCLE & STUDIO HQ

Brisbane & Studio HQ

Katie eventually came full circle back to her first love: fine visual arts. She has stayed fiercely true to that core passion ever since. Today, Katie exhibits her artworks across numerous group and solo exhibitions, selling pieces to proud collectors both nationally and internationally. She also frequently uses her art as a force for good, regularly donating work and collaborating with three of her favorite local charities.

Now a mother to three lively boys, when Katie isn't covered in paint or dreaming up a new series, she is busy sharing her love of art with the next generation. She teaches fine art and illustration to Brisbane kids and adults alike from her beautiful home studio in Annerley, fondly named STUDIO HQ.

"Kids are creating the future for us right now. The most important thing in this world is to be supported and encouraged in your passions! I was lucky enough to have this support, and I'm honored to pass this gift onto young creatives today."— KATIE MCERLEAN
FEATURED ORIGINALS & COMMISSIONS

Fine Art Details & Fluid Textures

Luminous Jellyfish Studies

Mixed Media Acrylic & Ink

Expressive Botanical Compositions

Fine Art Canvas Original
CUSTOM WORKS

Commissioning a Custom Masterpiece

Working directly with Katie to build a custom artwork ensures you receive a piece perfectly scaled, colored, and stylized to match your aesthetic goals. Whether you want a statement sea-life canvas, stylized characters, or bold corporate abstractions, we handle the entire design process seamlessly.

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Initial Consultation

Map out size, space requirements, and core palette with Katie.

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Layout & Proofs

Concept sketches and scale proofs approved before painting begins.

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Fine Art Creation

Premium canvases layered with archival acrylics and deep UV coatings.

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Delivery & Handover

Secure shipping or local Brisbane collection directly from Studio HQ.

Get In Touch

Let's Create Something Distinctive

Whether you are looking to commission a custom masterpiece, discuss original artwork collections, or schedule a studio visit in Annerley, we would love to hear from you.

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Studio Location 92 King Street, Annerley QLD
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Visits By Appointment
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Mobile / Text 0411 707 337

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