Looking for some original, Australian-made art?
Trying to find the perfect gift for a puppy or poultry-loving person?
Need to add some digital quirkiness to your branding or book project?
You’ve come to the right place. I’m Selina Zwolsman (Selina Zed if it’s easier), and I’m the Redland-based artist sitting behind the Very Zed logo.
As you may have guessed by my portfolio, I’m a chicken-loving lady passionate about colour, texture and pattern. I work in all kinds of media, but my three favourites are pen and ink (look for the black and white illustrations), gouache and hand-embellished digital art (the playful pet portraits).
I illustrate and paint a range of subjects (just ask me), but I have a particular fondness for feathers, fur and florals.
In my career as a designer, I’ve seen many rooms brightened by art and houses transformed into homes with the installation of meaningful pieces. I know a painting or illustration can spark joy and bring a day-changing smile to the homeowner and their guests.
I sincerely love making every mark in my illustrations and paintings and hope the joy in the process is clear. If my work stops your scroll, invites a curious squint or prompts a grin, my job is done. And if a painting or illustration makes it to your home, you’ll know you’ve sparked a smile over here, too.
Have you seen my latest Instagram posts?
Workshop coming soon… 🤩 I can’t wait to share the details of this one. I’ll be hanging out in beautiful #bellingen teaching pet portraits in January. 🤓 Keep an eye on the campcreativebello page for course releases. 🤓 #petportraits #gouachepainting #petportraitworkshop #artworkshop #artworkshopsnsw
And another #linedrawing for the grid. I`m very lucky to have a friend with an incredible farm and the friendliest cows. 🐂🤎🐂
I snapped some great pics on my last visit and have many beautiful references for a series of cow paintings. 🐄🐂🐄 If only I had a few 𝘮𝘰𝘰 hours in the day. 🤦🏻♀️😝
#cowart #cowdrawing
I haven`t had much time for art lately, but I have enjoyed playing with some line drawings here and there… There is something very soothing about simplifying an illustration into just a few squiggles… 🖤 I think I`ll add this exercise into the workshop I`m planning - should be fun! 🤓
#lineart #linedrawing #linedrawingtattoo #daschoundsofinstagram
𝒞𝒽ℯ𝓁𝓈ℯ𝒶 🤎
Here’s another #petportrait that I’ve been meaning to post.
This #penandinkdrawing was a birthday gift for one of my favourite people.
Can’t wait to see this one on the wall, Mick. 🫶
#penandink #noodlersink #sepiadrawing #petportrait #petportraitartist #petportraitsofinstagram #bulldogsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram
Here`s another little piece I put together for a Christmas gift. These two are the sweetest little gals in my gang, and will be the subject of many more paintings, I reckon. ❤️❤️❤️
#chooks #chooksofinstagram #backyardpoultry #hens #hensofinstagram #petportrait #petportraitartist
𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒓...
A while back I painted a portrait of a striking #rooster named Clive (swipe to see him). I was thrilled to be commissioned to paint Clive’s pen-mate, Trevor, before Christmas. What do you think?
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#poultry #chooksofinstagram #roostersofinstagram #roosters #roosterpainting