Hi - I’m Sophie Mahir, former semi abstract acrylic painter, now turned fibre artist, originally from the UK and now living and creating my weavings in sunny Perth, Australia.
Hi, I’m Sophie - A ‘pom’ now living in Perth, Australia.
I’m inspired by nature. The colours and textures I see around me.
Having been an artist all my life, I enjoy the process of creation - from that first spark to developing an idea and then bringing it to life with yarn and fabrics.
I’m also passionate about teaching and sharing my love of creativity.
Read more of my story below.
Here’s just some of the highlights of my story…
I’m a fully qualified and experienced Artist, Teacher, Trainer and Award-Winning Business Coach. Founder of the Art Business Academy Membership (including The Art Biz Success Path) and key courses Build Your Artists Business Plan & Market Your Art. I’ve always been passionate about inspiring and assisting my fellow artists to make a profitable and enjoyable living from their art.
As a coach I’ve spent over 15 years working with hundreds of business start-ups and now artists; helping them gain the clarity, confidence and self -belief, as well all the practical business skills they need to build that dream art business and design their dream life-style from that.
As a fine artist (in the UK) I developed my niche of ‘Semi Abstract Sea, Harbour & Boat Themed Paintings’ and successfully sold through open houses, galleries, solo & group shows, art fairs and my agent. Going on to set up and run the ‘Newhaven Artists Trail’ and ‘The Newhaven Art Group’ - before creatively burning out and falling in love with entrepreneurship, business and helping others.
Many years on, and having left the UK, and moved to Australia, I’ve now transitioned from acrylic painter into fibre artist and loving the journey! I create unique woven wall hangings inspired by West Australian nature for Perth homes and businesses.
As well as that I have set up both Weaving & Wine Workshops for small groups, either from my studios in Midland or I’ll happily come to your space, and Team Building Workshops for businesses looking to build stronger healthier teams.
Find out more about my Current Weavings, Commissioned Work, Weaving & Wine Workshops and Team Building.
