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How to make art that you love
Don't fall out of love with your art. Check out my top three tips for making creations that you adore.
Victoria Hall
Jun 20, 20202 min read

Living a creative life
Listen to my recent podcast interview with the talented writer, Saskia Black.
Victoria Hall
Mar 4, 20201 min read


Little zombie boy - speed sketch in watercolour
Watch me do a watercolour speed sketch of a little zombie boy.
Victoria Hall
Oct 19, 20191 min read


Horrible fairies from all over the world
This International Fairy Day, I’m giving you the heads-up on the nastiest sprites from across the globe. Spot them and stop them from...
Victoria Hall
Jun 24, 20182 min read


My favourite part of the Sydney Writers' Festival?
Folks, the 2017 Sydney Writers’ Festival has wrapped. My favourite part of the program? Family Day! Held in the heart of Walsh Bay on...
Victoria
May 29, 20172 min read

Layout and design
Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be completing the layout of my upcoming picture book. Here's a sneak peek at one of the interior...
Victoria
Jul 23, 20161 min read


Working with coloured pencils
In an effort to be more diverse, I'm introducing different mediums to my portfolio, starting with coloured pencils. It's been a few years...
Victoria Hall
Jun 9, 20161 min read


Six "studio" essentials
One of my lovely Instagram followers recently asked me what my studio essentials are. Well, I should probably start by saying that my...
Victoria
Apr 1, 20161 min read


Happy World Book Day!
Dear grown-ups, You're invited to join the World Book Day celebrations by reconnecting with your inner child and reading to the little...
Victoria Hall
Mar 2, 20162 min read


Choosing media and materials
Some advice—you may want to avoid me for the next few weeks! I'm likely to repeatedly ask you to comment on about 10 different versions...
Victoria
Feb 21, 20161 min read


Rough illustrations for my new book
Over the past few weeks, I've been working on the rough illustrations for my next picture book. This one is a 64-page gothic fantasy...
Victoria Hall
Jan 10, 20161 min read


How to draw on location, with a two-year-old, while parading as a witch
Last weekend, my daughter and I went to Centennial Park to "play witches" and draw on location. Drawing from life is powerful. I love it...
Victoria
Dec 5, 20152 min read


Free 'Eggy Peggy' printable
Get your little readers drawing funny faces on this free Eggy Peggy printable! To download the file, simply click on the thumbnail image...
News editor
Oct 27, 20151 min read


Eat better, feel better
Sharing a new drawing from my sketchbook. You can tell that I'm feeling inspired by new healthy living routine, right? I just used a...
Victoria
Oct 17, 20151 min read


New book characters
For the next few weeks, I'll be working on developing some new characters for my third book. The way I develop characters is different...
Victoria
Oct 11, 20151 min read


First book reading
It was just like Eminem said, "Palms are sweaty... knees weak... arms are heavy... "This opportunity comes once in a lifetime..." The...
Victoria
Oct 11, 20151 min read
Watch the book trailer for Eggy Peggy
Happy World Egg Day! Check out the trailer for Victoria Hall's new book, Eggy Peggy has lost her leggy, here: #VictoriaHallAuthor...
News editor
Oct 10, 20151 min read


Eggy Peggy has lost her leggy! out now!
Eggy Peggy (has lost her leggy)! The tale of an adventurous little egg in search of perfection.​ In her second picture book for children,...
News editor
Oct 9, 20152 min read


Eggy Peggy cover art
I am excited to share the cover art for my new book, Eggy Peggy (has lost her leggy!). Eggy Peggy will be available from October 2015....
Victoria
Aug 9, 20151 min read


Free Penny Prickles colouring sheets!
To download, please click on your favourite picture and select 'save as'. ​ #VictoriaHallArt #VictoriaHallAuthor #VictoriaHallBooks
News editor
Jun 20, 20151 min read
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