The Creator : Makala Stein

I’m 28 years old, living on the beautiful Sunshine Coast (Gubbi Gubbi Country). I grew up in Canberra, but the ocean has always been where I feel most myself.

At 17, I got my scuba diving license, and around the same time, I started painting. It wasn’t until recently that I decided to combine these two passions and voilà, this ocean-inspired collection was born.

I’ll be releasing new pieces in my own time, as I work full-time and prefer the pieces to come together naturally. At this stage, I’m only offering commissions if you’ve previously purchased a painting or were referred by someone who has. If that’s you, please reach out via the contact page to enquire about a custom piece.

When I first started, my mother Liz and I handcrafted all the frames together. These days, she’s taken over that role, and every frame is made with care right here on the Sunshine Coast.

The best part? All paintings come with a handcrafted frame at no extra cost!

Thank you for being here, it means so much!