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 Plan Day 3: One for the colour lovers! 🎨
On ‘Whimsical Wednesday’, we say goodbye to black paint and hello to pattern, play, and pure joy. We’ll take our tonal studies and transform them into vibrant, character-filled portraits bursting with colour.
🐶 Join me this January at campcreativebellingen – details in bio.
#CampCreative #Bellingen #WhimsicalWednesday #PetPortraitWorkshop #VeryZedArt #ColourfulArt #GouacheArt #AustralianArtist #CreativeRetreat
What happens on day two at the Paint Your Pet`s Portrait workshop at campcreativebello?
`Tonal Tuesday` is all about seeing the light (and the shadows) of your furry or feathered friend.
With just two little tubes of gouache, we’ll create a whole world of greys — learning how tone and contrast bring drama, depth, and life to a painting.
🐾 See the full workshop plan and secure your spot via the link in my bio.
#CampCreative #Bellingen #TonalTuesday #GouachePainting #ArtWorkshopAustralia #PetPortraits #VeryZedArt #PaintingWorkshop #AustralianArtist
The countdown to campcreativebello is on! Only 90 sleeps until my `Paint your Pet`s Portrait` workshop kicks off, and Map-it-out Monday is where it all begins 🐾
On day one, we’ll plan our paw-traits — studying our favourite photos, exploring composition and form, and learning some clever sketching tricks to capture your pet’s personality from the start.
It’s the perfect way to ease into a creative week in beautiful Bellingen.
🎨 Join me this January — link in bio for details!
#CampCreative #Bellingen #PaintYourPet #PetPortraitWorkshop #VeryZedArt #GouachePainting #AustralianArtists #CreativeRetreat #ArtWorkshopAustralia
I studied interior design long enough ago that we actually had to *hand draw* our plans and concept sketches (🤯😮🫣). Accordingly, drawing a long, straight line is one of my (mostly useless 🙃) super powers, but I do love to use the technique in pen and ink illustrations. Soon you`ll see some other old school architectural drawing techniques - more hatching and a little bit of stippling, too. 🤓
