Hi, I’m Kelly Batsiokis — a Brisbane-based artist with a thing for soulful faces, flowers that whisper, and stories that bloom where words fall short.

I started my creative journey painting vibrant, personality-filled birds — a series that first captured attention and still holds a special place in my heart. Over time, my practice has evolved into mixed-media portraiture, where floral motifs and layered textures explore identity, resilience, and the quiet magic of being seen.

I’m a Defence spouse originally from Adelaide, now calling Queensland home. Outside the studio, I work for Abt Global, a mission-driven organisation improving wellbeing and social outcomes across communities. I’m also a Board Director for NoBarriers, a volunteer-run charity supporting communities in Zimbabwe.

My art has shown up in unexpected places — from street art festivals to gallery walls — and has found its way into people’s homes, where I hope it continues to spark something soft, powerful, and true.

You can find me on Instagram @kellybatsiokis, or peeking out from behind my easel, probably deciding whether a flower should fall to the left or right.

Let’s stay connected — I’ll be launching a newsletter soon with a little behind-the-scenes magic and maybe a few studio secrets.