A Creative Journey: Art Mentorship with Aimee
A creative collaboration began over a decade ago—one that would grow into a vibrant and enduring mentorship between Aimee, an emerging artist with a distinct voice, and her dedicated art mentor, Yael Harris. From their very first project together, the connection was clear.
Their initial collaboration was a milestone: Aimee’s debut solo exhibition, Interpretations. It marked a pivotal moment not just in her career, but in the beginning of a mentor-mentee relationship built on trust, experimentation, and artistic freedom. Alongside the exhibition, they created Aimee’s first calendar—also titled Interpretations—featuring selected artworks from the show, along with a series of unique greeting cards.
Finding the right medium was one of their earliest explorations. It took time, patience, and plenty of creative trials, but ultimately, pen and coloured pencil emerged as Aimee’s signature tools. From that point on, her distinctive style blossomed. “I developed a way of working with Aimee that gave her complete freedom to interpret images in her own way,” Yael Harris shares. “I only assist with colour choices when it comes to her commercial pieces.”
Aimee’s exhibition history is as colourful as her work. She has contributed to numerous group shows across Western Australia—both locally and in Perth—where her recognisable, much-loved art has consistently drawn attention and sales. One of her most prestigious achievements was exhibiting six pieces from her Sausage People series at the Bunbury Biennale, a high-profile event showcasing contemporary art. Her exhibitions have also included a themed show at the Manjimup Library, featuring her water-themed and colour-pour works.
Her most recent solo exhibition, Colours on My Mind, held at The Painted Tree Gallery in December 2024, was a powerful celebration of Aimee’s evolving talent. “That exhibition felt like a real triumph,” Yael Harris recalls. “I was quite emotional watching Aimee stay for the entire opening event and listen to all the speeches. It was a proud moment.”
Over the years, Aimee’s artistic process has matured. Her drawings now contain more intricate textures and thoughtful details, a shift that reflects her growth and confidence. Though they experimented with many techniques and mediums along the way, Aimee found her true artistic voice on A3 paper with her beloved pen and coloured pencils. For Colours on My Mind, they even created a large mural by printing several of her underwater-themed artworks onto canvas—a new and exciting direction.
When asked to pick a favourite of Aimee’s artworks, Yael Harris simply can’t choose. “I love so many of them, and I have quite a few displayed in my home. Each piece is special in its own way.”
But this mentorship isn’t just about past achievements—it’s also about future possibilities. The pair have been exploring ways to expand Aimee’s art into other creative avenues, such as textiles—think bed linen, t-shirts, and wall murals. They’ve even begun developing a font based on Aimee’s handwriting, with plans to explore its commercial potential.
“It’s my greatest passion to help people’s talents shine,” says Yael Harris. “Being a part of Aimee’s creative journey, and working closely with Aimee’s mum, Fiona Dickson, has been a source of joy and inspiration.”
This collaboration between artist and mentor isn’t just a success story—it’s an ongoing, evolving dialogue of creativity, trust, and shared vision. With each new project, Aimee continues to grow into her art—and Yael remains right there beside her, championing her every step of the way.
To see more of this inspiring collaboration and stay updated on future projects, follow Aimee’s art mentor on Instagram in the link below.
Their shared journey is a beautiful example of how creativity, support, and mentorship can help an artist’s voice shine brighter than ever.
A creative collaboration began over a decade ago—one that would grow into a vibrant and enduring mentorship between Aimee, an emerging artist with a distinct voice, and her dedicated art mentor, Yael Harris. From their very first project together, the connection was clear.
Their initial collaboration was a milestone: Aimee’s debut solo exhibition, Interpretations. It marked a pivotal moment not just in her career, but in the beginning of a mentor-mentee relationship built on trust, experimentation, and artistic freedom. Alongside the exhibition, they created Aimee’s first calendar—also titled Interpretations—featuring selected artworks from the show, along with a series of unique greeting cards.
Finding the right medium was one of their earliest explorations. It took time, patience, and plenty of creative trials, but ultimately, pen and coloured pencil emerged as Aimee’s signature tools. From that point on, her distinctive style blossomed. “I developed a way of working with Aimee that gave her complete freedom to interpret images in her own way,” Yael Harris shares. “I only assist with colour choices when it comes to her commercial pieces.”
Aimee’s exhibition history is as colourful as her work. She has contributed to numerous group shows across Western Australia—both locally and in Perth—where her recognisable, much-loved art has consistently drawn attention and sales. One of her most prestigious achievements was exhibiting six pieces from her Sausage People series at the Bunbury Biennale, a high-profile event showcasing contemporary art. Her exhibitions have also included a themed show at the Manjimup Library, featuring her water-themed and colour-pour works.
Her most recent solo exhibition, Colours on My Mind, held at The Painted Tree Gallery in December 2024, was a powerful celebration of Aimee’s evolving talent. “That exhibition felt like a real triumph,” Yael Harris recalls. “I was quite emotional watching Aimee stay for the entire opening event and listen to all the speeches. It was a proud moment.”
Over the years, Aimee’s artistic process has matured. Her drawings now contain more intricate textures and thoughtful details, a shift that reflects her growth and confidence. Though they experimented with many techniques and mediums along the way, Aimee found her true artistic voice on A3 paper with her beloved pen and coloured pencils. For Colours on My Mind, they even created a large mural by printing several of her underwater-themed artworks onto canvas—a new and exciting direction.
When asked to pick a favourite of Aimee’s artworks, Yael Harris simply can’t choose. “I love so many of them, and I have quite a few displayed in my home. Each piece is special in its own way.”
But this mentorship isn’t just about past achievements—it’s also about future possibilities. The pair have been exploring ways to expand Aimee’s art into other creative avenues, such as textiles—think bed linen, t-shirts, and wall murals. They’ve even begun developing a font based on Aimee’s handwriting, with plans to explore its commercial potential.
“It’s my greatest passion to help people’s talents shine,” says Yael Harris. “Being a part of Aimee’s creative journey, and working closely with Aimee’s mum, Fiona Dickson, has been a source of joy and inspiration.”
This collaboration between artist and mentor isn’t just a success story—it’s an ongoing, evolving dialogue of creativity, trust, and shared vision. With each new project, Aimee continues to grow into her art—and Yael remains right there beside her, championing her every step of the way.
To see more of this inspiring collaboration and stay updated on future projects, follow Aimee’s art mentor on Instagram in the link below.
Their shared journey is a beautiful example of how creativity, support, and mentorship can help an artist’s voice shine brighter than ever.
