Renee Mitchell

Officially: Narrm Land (Melbourne, Australia) based Contemporary Still Life, Wildlife and Pet Portrait Artists.

Unofficially: A Scribbler

Self-taught artist, Renee Mitchells finely-honed line work reference a detailed knowledge of technical drawing combined with a love of control play, be it with expressive line work in ink pens, or heat in pyrography pens.


A passion for pens and love of freedom and movement can be seen in Mitchell’s largest body of works. In her Scratch Series Wildlife and Still Life alike show fine detail and lose line working together in harmony to bring the subject to life. A portion of these works combine pen with acrylic paint and at times silver and gold leaf, offering a mixed media contemporary take on the traditional portrait and still life.

While Mitchell's pyrography works appeal to her control over the medium, with the management of heat on timber board, combined with mix media (acrylic, pencil and silver leave) to give the subject an almost 3d l

I create art because...

I have to. With so many artworks inside my head, it is imperative I get them onto the canvas or page!

I am different to most artists because...

I am not sure I am that different to other artists. I can say that though I am always bursting to create. My style is relatively unique, though I do teach workshops and therefore the style is gaining some traction in Australia. I have found since starting that there are many internationally working in a similar format. Also, I understand that my art is not for everyone. But it connects with some.

When you look at my art, the thing I want you to feel is...

A sense of freedom and movement. And hopefully a connection with the subject.

The thing I most want to say to non-artists is...

Enjoy. You don't have to be a creator to create a beautiful, moving space in your home or office.

I believe art is an important part of our lives because...

No matter if you are creating or collecting, art is a form or self expression.