Artists of the Illawarra: meet Monica North

Painter Edith McNally meets Monica North, of Mysticbysea.

This month’s profile features a very different artist and art form, namely Monica North of Mysticbysea. Monica is a wonderful up-and-coming designer who creates stunning multi-functional works that bring joy, grace and flair to many homes and people.

Monica loves blending creativity, nature and design and says: “I can bring my love of nature to life creating unique accessories, throws, cushions, jewellery, clothing and artwork.”

She describes the enrichment and delight of her early years, growing up around what she describes as the Illawarra’s “magical coastline”.

Monica attributes her love of nature to values instilled in her as a little girl by her parents, who always encouraged her to look at nature and all of its wonders with keen and watchful eyes.

Of particular delight were those “peachy sunsets and the ocean glistening in the morning sun”, which always caused her to stop in awe, mesmerised by what she saw and the moods they generated.

These experiences led to Monica’s growth as an artistic person, expressing herself through her love of music, writing, hair and make-up and now design.

Design has allowed her to translate her love of nature into stunning accessories, throws, cushions, jewellery, clothing and artwork under the umbrella of Mysticbysea.

Monica has addressed many challenges and faced steep learning curves in order to develop her art and share it with others, but is now totally excited by what she has achieved and produced.

“It’s only now, in this chapter of my life, that I’m learning what I’m capable of as an artist.”

She glows when she says: “Mysticbysea… we have so many beautiful throws and matching pillow cases and cushions with pretty details, our quality is the very best and allows anyone to style them on a daybed, bedroom, lounge or even on the beach with a beautiful beach umbrella and picnic basket, making the best photos.”

Monica has so many really cool ideas in the pipeline and can’t wait to share them.

Visit www.mysticbysea.com or email Monica on mysticbysea@mail.com