By Laine Fullerton
In this story:
Resin artist Sheri Vegas gives you a sneak peek behind how to use resin to create your own DIY Christmas decorations. Pour, layer and mix colours together and after leaving overnight, it’s ready to hang on the Christmas tree!
Christmas smells like…
"Seafood on the barbecue. My mum makes a big deal of Christmas every year and over-decorates everything but there is so much comfort in that.
We always have a shared lunch with salads, cold meats and seafood on the barbecue. Then around six different desserts which are, of course, the best part. When it comes to presents, there are a lot of handmade gifts as my mum is also a maker and ClassBento teacher.
The afternoon is filled with swimming, sunbathing and of course, nibbling on my mum’s homemade chocolates and other festive goodies. Christmas day in Australia is very different and all about soaking up the hot weather and the start of an entire week of lazy summer days."
This year I’m grateful for…
"My health and that I live in Australia during these tough times. My brother is also a full-time artist who lives in Europe and due to the pandemic, he hasn’t been able to create for two whole years. The lockdown has been so strict and it has been almost impossible for him to get art supplies. We have of course had some restrictions here as well but even during lockdown we could still access most supplies and continue to create.
I feel so blessed that I have been able to become a full-time artist with my own studio space - I couldn’t wish for a better life!"
