I make articulated paper dolls that are small works of art. Each one is individually illustrated using coloured pencils and brush pens on reclaimed cardboard and paper. Customised to represent you or someone you love as a picturebook-style character, these unique handmade creations are thoughtfully designed and built by my human hands. Made to be held, kept, gifted and cherished — a lifetime keepsake.

Paper Dolls

Illustration of a smiling girl holding a cabbage and standing beside a goat among colorful garden flowers
Hand-painted paper cutout illustration of Tess Lehman, Hannah Moloney, and Holly Ringland
Hand holding a handmade paper cutout farmer doll wearing a hat and green overalls, with a floral basket.
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I am an Australian paper artist, illustrator and designer, inspired by nature, place and the intricacies of being human. My work brings together richly illustrated storytelling with explorations of emotional healing, psychological growth, self-discovery, grief, resilience and the quiet transformations of the inner landscape.

And sometimes I invent cute little charactures just for fun.

Hi, I’m Brenner, an artist

Woman painting a colorful landscape on a canvas in a home studio
Paintbrush, wooden board, brown paint jar, and water glass on a paint-splattered worktable
Brenner Lowe wearing glasses writing at a table in a home office

I create emotive, nature-inspired illustrations using mixed media — acrylic paint, paper and fabric collage, and hand-drawn digital. Each piece explores the beauty, vulnerability, and interconnectedness of the natural world, inviting moments of reflection, wonder, and emotional connection.

illustrator

A person standing under a large tree with two white cockatoos perched on the branches and one on the ground below amidst green plants.
A collage art piece of a pink tree with rounded leafy branches on a blue and teal background, with a landscape of sand-colored hills at the base.
Digital illustration of an elderly woman with gray hair, wearing large red glasses and a green sweater, against a pink background.
A scenic landscape of a cloudy sky over a distant sea, with a grassy foreground and laundry hanging on a clothesline, including a black pair of shorts, green checkered shirts, and a yellow striped garment. A small bird perches on the black shorts.
A paper cutout of a woman wearing snorkeling gear, swimming in water.
Drawing of a small storefront with a green awning and purple signs for Cadbury milk chocolate, various advertisements, and an open sign. A woman is sitting on the sidewalk holding a potted plant, with small plants next to her. There are various signs, including a fridge with ice cream, a milk bar sign, and a lottery sign. The scene has a cozy, small-town vibe.
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A person holding a book titled "The Fruit of Dragons" with a forest background.

and author.

I created The Fruit of Dragons in my home on the Atherton Tablelands of Far North Queensland, Australia, where I live with my husband and daughter, a cattle dog named after a famous fairy, and a thriving tropical vegetable patch tended by six plump hens.

As an introspective thinker and a quiet observer, I am drawn to the power and beauty of vulnerability, and the courage of those who possess it. With an almost intuitive understanding of the human heart, I translate these observations into stories that are both captivating and hauntingly moving.

The Fruit of Dragons is my debut picture book for adults. I invite readers to explore the intricate landscapes of their fears and curiosities, and to ignite the power of their dreams.

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Two wrapped notebooks with foliage patterns, one labeled "SAM" and the other labeled "GE".

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Painting of two cockatoos perched on a branch with pastel-colored bunting hanging in the background.

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Book about fear called 'The Fruit of Dragons'

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Find your dreams by moving safely through the shadows that stand in your way with my picturebook The Fruit of Dragons.

‘What is the use of a book,’ thought Alice, ‘without any pictures?’

- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll