A SPACE GALLERY // Melbourne polytechnic visual arts
TINA HOWIE aka SYNAESTINA ART
'My art links with my values, beliefs and surrounds my own mantra, Conscious Expression, and Intentional Creation' 
I am a young Australian abstracted visionary artist and Illustrator on a journey to heal myself and others through artistic creations.  
Using a variety of sensory stimuli, I distil surreal imagery from the subconscious mind as-well as visions received in the waking state. I express my deep appreciation and connection to ecology, mycology, self-expression, and the human form. 
Fascinated by human psychology and spirituality, I seek to explore the power of our internal experiences, emotional awareness, transformation, growth and falling back in love with our selves.  
Through vibrant colours, feminine forms and organic pattern work, I send potent messages my viewers, often sharing my own dreams, experiences, desires and passions in hope to inspire and enliven others through this process. 

Botanical Motif

Watercolour & Fineliner on 210 gsm paper, 29.7 x 42cm

A Botanical Illustration inspired by two of my favourite plant allies; passionflower and the fern.

Meditations

Fine liner on Paper & Digital Media

A pattern work Illustration which displays symbols of nature, free-flowing linework. The piece is earthy and slightly psychedelic as it shows viewers what the meditative process of drawing feels like for my self as an artist.

Rising Appalachia Poster

Acrylic Paint on Canvas & Digital Media 35cm x 45cm

A poster and painting design for my favourite folk band ‘Rising Appalachia’. The piece explores themes of female empowerment, sisterhood, resilience and embracing ones voice.

Suspension (Digital Media) A digital drawing expressing the art of Shibari. Rigging creates geometric & organic patterns and shapes with rope which help to support and contrast beautifully with the human body’s innate curves.
Suspension (Digital Media) A digital drawing expressing the art of Shibari. Rigging creates geometric & organic patterns and shapes with rope which help to support and contrast beautifully with the human body’s innate curves.
Ignite (Digital Media) This piece speaks to igniting the sensuous woman. To being comfortable owning your deepest desires, speaking up for your needs and embracing all parts of femininity.
Ignite (Digital Media) This piece speaks to igniting the sensuous woman. To being comfortable owning your deepest desires, speaking up for your needs and embracing all parts of femininity.
Pixie Woman (Ink on Paper 29.7 x 42cm) A Part of a series called ‘Women and Mysticism’. An ink exploration of the mystical creatures and hybrids situated in forest landscapes and fairy-tale.
Pixie Woman (Ink on Paper 29.7 x 42cm) A Part of a series called ‘Women and Mysticism’. An ink exploration of the mystical creatures and hybrids situated in forest landscapes and fairy-tale.

Zodiac Sign Illustrations

Watercolour

A series of Zodiac sign illustrations based on capturing the essence of astrological signs.

The Alchemist

Acrylic Paint on Canvas & Digital Media, 29.7 x 42cm

A graphic painting for ‘Splicers Paper’ depicting an old-style alchemist who uses the principles of transmutation and alchemy to create magic.

From The Dirt

Acrylic on Canvas 29.7 x 42 cm 

From the dirt we grow, rising and blossoming into the best version ourselves possible.

With this time frame comes embracing the concept of decay and disappearance of our physical body into the natural karmic cycle of life.

Self Contemplation

Acrylic Paint on Canvas

Musings of nurturing oneself. It speaks to softness, it speaks to compassion, It speaks to holding yourself fiercely,

It speaks to love, It speaks to cradling yourself in times of insecurity and discomfort.

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Diploma of Visual Arts
Code: CUA51115 Cricos: 090445C
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