WELCOME TO THE ARTIST CREW - KILLING TIME

Here at Chulo we wanted to showcase the creatives with a Q&A to dive a little deeper into the Artists inner workings - today we spotlight newest member, Killing Time.


Tell us a bit about what keeps your creative juices flowing, do you search for inspiration or does it come naturally?

I find it hard not to be inspired. Everywhere you look you can find great design. Even shit design inspires me to do better. 

What's been your favourite project to date and why?

Glen Huntly wayfinding mural. Simply because the client trusted me with my vision and let the type do the talking. 

Tell us a bit about your process, do you start off searching for reference and sketching?

I don't do anything without a series of thumbnail sketches. I find if it works in miniature, it translates to large scale. 

On a big, creative project, I look up at least 5 artists I know that have nailed something similar. Then I just take some time to appreciate how and why. 

What made you want to pursue a career in the arts and do you have any tips for up and coming artists looking to do the same.

I always loved design and signwriting but I never wanted to hustle on behalf of someone else. When I got into hand-painting, I knew this was going to be my career and I had to do it my way. 

Confidence and footwork. Come prepared, have a plan and don't be afraid to learn on the job. 

Check out Killing Time Studio’s latest work here. For more portfolios from Chulo Creatives Artist stable click through here. Get in touch with Chulo Creative if you are interested in commissioning a mural artist.

Get to know the artist - Nico Nicoson

Here at Chulo we wanted to showcase the creatives with a Q&A to dive a little deeper into the Artists inner workings - today we spotlight mural artist, illustrator and designer Nico Nicoson.

Tell us a bit about what keeps your creative juices flowing, do you search for inspiration or does it come naturally?

 I seem to find that the more I create the more I am inspired, so for me maintaining a bit of creative discipline helps to make sure I keep things moving and keep ideas coming in. I love looking at all kinds of books and blogs for inspo, but also find getting out of the studio and going for a walk can be a great way to ward off creative block! 


What's been your favourite project to date and why?

Being commissioned to create an official artwork for Campari was definitely a career highlight for me. Ever since I was a child I've loved Campari's bold posters and to have the opportunity to be involved in continuing that tradition was wild!


Tell us a bit about your process, do you start off searching for reference and sketching?

I generally always try and start any project with analogue sketches on paper. For me starting the work in a digital space seems to stifle my creativity. I think theres something about putting pen or pencil to paper that activates my mind. My creative process involves a lot of looking. I try to step away from the work during the process and return to analyse it with fresh eyes as much as possible. 


What made you want to pursue a career in the arts and do you have any tips for up and coming artists looking to do the same.

I never made any kind of conscious decision to pursue a career in the arts to be honest. I just always did what I enjoyed, and that led me to where I am. I would encourage up and coming artists to just focus on making the work that they like and developing that. I believe the rest is up to the universe!

Check out NICO’s latest work here. For more portfolios from Chulo Creatives Artist stable click through here. Get in touch with Chulo Creative if you are interested in commissioning a mural artist.

Connection and Community

A recent mural for the Thornbury Telstra Exchange Building.
The concept has been supplied by local graphic designer Becca Walthall , and responds to the theme of ‘Connection and Community’ with a focus on telecommunications.
Painted by Camilo Delgado.


We knew the team would nail this brief perfectly for the good guys at Darebin City Council.

The Thornbury Telstra Exchange Mural was commissioned by Darebin City Council and is supported by the Victorian Government’s COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.

Check out Camilo’s latest work here. For more portfolios from Chulo Creatives mural Artist stable click through here , also get in touch with Chulo Creative if you are interested in commissioning an artist for your next campaign.

WELCOME TO THE ARTIST CREW - VEINS

Here at Chulo we wanted to showcase the creatives with a Q&A to dive a little deeper into the Artists inner workings - today we spotlight newest member Veins.

Tell us a bit about what keeps your creative juices flowing, do you search for inspiration or does it come naturally?

For me, getting outdoors, and exploring natural surroundings inspires a good chunk of my creative process . I find myself taking a lot of photos of colours of in nature, then collating those colour references for Painting. When I force, inspiration or directly seek it out, I find that I never get what I’m quite looking for. Generally, I find myself getting inspired when I least expect it. I could be walking down to the shops, look up at the sky and notice a perfect gradient, which will trigger a hole downpour of ideas. Music is a massive source of energy that fuels my daydreams of other worldly landscapes, so I always try and listen to music when creating art.

What's been your favourite project to date and why?

My favourite job of all time would have to be the wall I painted in Bundoora square. I spent many days wandering the King lake valley and investigating Plenty Gorge’s rock and plant life. I focused my concept within golden hours of the day which help saturate the landscape and bring out warms tones in every form. The final artwork really expressed the whole experience and is a reminder of the wonderful landscape.

Tell us a bit about your process, do you start off searching for reference and sketching?

My process starts with taking photos of things I’ve seen with my phone. I go on day trips to national parks, forests and beaches to soak in the atmosphere. I have files where I collate my photos as reference. From each file I scan through and pick out things that I like, It could either be certain colour choices that I use as a theme or specific forms which I reinterpret. I can sometimes use a sky from one photo as reference, then put down the Land from another photo, collaging from countless reference shots. Once I have an idea I begin to sketch a design whilst colour testing to see what works best for the lighting. Once the sketch has been finished, I’ll begin to paint the artwork.

What made you want to pursue a career in the arts and do you have any tips for up and coming artists looking to do the same.

The reason I pursued art as a career was the deep sense of fulfilment that I got from Painting. The ability to express how I feel and what I appreciate is an endless source of joy. Creating gives me a constant loop of appreciation, struggle and respect for life. It also creates a language spoken between those who appreciate and create things as well. If I could give any tips to aspiring creatives it would be that if you want something bad enough, you have to expect to hurt for it. Once you find something you enjoy in life you have to fight for it. The other thing I found important beginning my art career was to stay malleable and to expect the unexpected, you never know where you’ll end up but never let an opportunity go to waste. Most importantly if you can find a way to feel inspired, then being a creative full time does not feel like work and only good things will come your way.


Check out VEINS latest work here. For more portfolios from Chulo Creatives Artist stable click through here. Get in touch with Chulo Creative if you are interested in commissioning a mural artist.

Times Is Tough: Illustrations by Yeye

In these tough times, Rollin’ Insurance want to give their audience a financial leg-up on the fun things in life. Making that leg-up a fun thing in itself. Taking the classic “Entertainment Book” of dining and entertainment discounts, and making it the best damn coupon book anyone’s ever seen.

The Times Is Tough Coupon Book is a series of coupons for fun & helpful stuff, that can be won through entering regular competition on ROLLiN's social platforms. Bear Meets Eagle On Fire came to us with the request to feature Yeye Weller in the book.

Check out the illustrations Yeye created for the campaign.

Check out YEYE’s latest work here. For more portfolios from Chulo Creatives Artist stable click through here , also get in touch with Chulo Creative if you are interested in commissioning an artist for your next campaign.

Aussie home loans Refinaceers

Illustrated by Gerad Taylor in his signature painterly render, Refinaceers for Aussie Home Loans represents an ensemble of brokers with the power to help borrowers take on the banks with creative solutions to logistical challenges. They’re strategic. They’re Resilient. They’re defiant. 

Brought to us by agency The General Store

Check out Gerad Taylor's latest work here. For more portfolios from Chulo Creatives Artist stable click through here , also get in touch with Chulo Creative if you are interested in commissioning an artist for your next campaign.

Tides of Pangea Animation

An Animatic to tell the story of the Tides of Pangea, a movie in the making. Illustrated by Jason Paulos, Animated by Visual Monkey and Directed by Allan Sullivan.

Check out Jason Paulos latest work here. For more portfolios from Chulo Creatives Artist stable click through here And also get in touch with Chulo Creative if you are interested in commissioning a storyboard artist for your next campaign.

Come and say G'day

It was an honour to be a part in helping create the new campaign for Tourism Australia, Come and say G'day, inviting international travellers to plan and book an unforgettable Australian holiday.

Featuring the unlikely adventures of Ruby the souvenir kangaroo (voice by Rose Byrne), and her new best mate Louie the toy unicorn (voice by Will Arnett).

Check out M&C Saatchi Group new film for Tourism Australia with some of the following teams bringing to life Ruby and Louie's amazing journey - Director Michael Gracey of The Greatest Showman and film company Finch Company, along with The Editors, Platige Image and King Stingray.

Full video here ⬇️

G’day, the short film (2022) | Official Film | Tourism Australia

Check out more work from our storyboard artists.

Get in touch with Chulo Creative if you are interested in commissioning a storyboard artist for your next campaign.

Warm and caring illustrations by Kim Siew for CETC

Bastion Agency needed an artist that could tread carefully and communicate sensitive ideas in a clear and warm manner, Kim Siew was the absolute perfect match for this job. Kim had the brief to create illustrations that expressed ideas and feelings around seeking support for childhood trauma and abuse.

The CETC ( Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care) needed a library of illustrations for their website.

The CETC vision is that organisations and carers can be better equipped with the knowledge, skills and networks to ensure that children and young people experience safe, meaningful and resilient relationships in every form of out-of-home care.

Batemans Bay Bridge mural by artists Nico, David Cragg and Kim Siew

In February 2022, we had the honour of successfully winning a tender and bringing together three amazing mural artists to collaborate on an epic public art job for Transport for NSW, John Holland and the community of Eurobodalla Shire on the new Batemans Bay Bridge crossing the Bhundoo River/Clyde River.

The Bhundoo River (Clyde River), traditionally occupied by the Walbunja people from the Yuin nation, has long been a giving and collective place of stories still to this day.

We thought no better way than to pay our respects to the community, river and elders of this land past, present and future through this artwork titled ‘The Giving River’ by mural artists David Cragg, Kim Siew and Nico.

The artists pulled out all strings with extensive research, consulting with the community, collaborating on a design and eventually painting it, with the help of some amazing assistants, over 10 days on two large surfaces which face each other under the new Batemans Bay Bridge.

The Giving River

Dividing lands, the river brings us together through twists and turns.
Buried stories along its shores never to be forgotten.
Its breathing tides feed new life under Didthul (pigeon house mountain). 
A bouquet of Waratahs, Banksias, Wattles, Flannel Flowers, Silver Wattle, Golden Guinea Flowers greet the banks.
Whilst the free swimming fish are hunted under the clear ripples.
Under the watchful eye of Wujaan (white breasted sea eagle)
Wildly creeping pig face flowers, Native Sarsparilla and Lance Beard Heath are picked and eaten.
Midden shells hold stories. Gathered along the rocks. 
Emerging later under the starry night sky.
Umbarra, a black duck stands strong as a totem and pillar of strength.
The water in this river has weaved in and out,
Through life and death, through vast country, and sacred places and mountains.
It has lived through the smallest moments over the longest of time. 
It needs the respect it deserves for the generations to come across.

Retaining wall progress video

Pier getting a mural progress video

Australian Native Tapestry Mural for Stockland Piccadilly Centre

Stockland came to us to refresh this inner city foodcourt. The brief inspired an Australian native tapestry with a folk art twist referencing South American folk art embroidery.

Thanks to Stockland and Piccadilly Shopping Centre for having Blu Del Sol.

Dream Girls splash out in honour of Black Fern for Adidas

Augusto came to us with a lovely brief - Female Creators celebrating Female Athletes.

THE CAMPAIGN CONCEPT IS BORN OUT THE IDEA THAT WHEN THE BLACK FERNS WERE YOUNG, THEY DIDN’T HAVE FEMALE RUGBY PLAYERS TO LOOK UP TO. THE WOMEN’S ARM OF RUGBY WAS ONLY STARTED IN 1991 AND HAD LIMITED EXPOSURE UNTIL RECENTLY. WHICH MEANS THEY HAD TO PUSH TO BE THE GREATEST WITH NO PATH PAVED BEFORE THEM. A PRETTY IMPOSSIBLE TASK.

WE WANT TO CHANGE THIS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE ATHLETES BY SHOWING HOW THIS CURRENT BATCH OF BLACK FERNS CAN BE THOSE ROLE MODELS.

The Dream Girls Collective smashed this!

Who's Watch Inn - The Netflix Pub

Gerad Taylor illustrates some favourite Netflix shows including Stranger Things and Squid Games to give a nod to ye old pub style posters for this Netflix Pub activation.

Thanks to Special Group for bringing this juicy job to the table.

House of Illusions

This was a fun one for Top Ryde City Shopping Centre - a house of illusions that required some creative problem solving.

Attendees were encouraged to interact and snap pics of their 3D photo moments #HouseOfIllusions

Thanks to The Galleries for this interesting creative pickle

Frantz Kantor had a play for Uber Eats

We teamed up with Host/Havas Sydney and Uber Eats to give Frantz Kantor a fun one. Creating two board games for their mail out campaign. The brief was to create 3 illustrated games; Snakes & Chihuahuas -Based on Snakes & Ladders. Handbags & Crocodiles Based on Noughts & Crosses and Pin the tiara on the Rhino- Based on Pin the tail on the donkey.

The board games celebrate Uber Eats lates ‘Tonight I’ll Be Eating’ commercials starring the Irwin family – Terri, Bindi, Robert – and the one and only Paris Hilton.

Keep your eyes peeled for your game, hitting your mailbox soon.

Etching logo for IFPA

It was a treat working on this one for Deloitte Digital with Artist Kevin Odonnell. The craft in Kevin’s etching work is stunning. This was the perfect style to refresh The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia’s (IFPA) 1919 logo.

Pencil Process

Final Art

Batemans Bay Bridge - Pier 5

The design for Pier 5 of the new Batemans Bay Bridge draws inspiration from key historical moments in the development of the area throughout the 1800’s and 1900’s. The design incorporates elements of the natural bushland and waterways from the Batemans Bay area which were important to the development of the area and a key reason the settlers thrived.

The most significant features of the area that stood out to the artist when researching the project was the old vertical lift truss bridge that spanned the Clyde River from 1956 to 2021. The artist wanted to give a nod to the old bridge and incorporate it into the design of the mural on the new bridge. The shape and structure of the old bridge is easily recognisable to locals and is an icon of recent history.

Looking back further in time, another iconic structure that sat in the location of the new bridge was Perry’s Timber Mill which was built in 1901 and operated for over 80 years. The timber mill changed many times over the years but the development of each of the buildings can be seen in photographs and illustrations on display at the Batemans Bay Heritage Museum.

Also featured in the artwork is TSS Wallamba, one of the iconic ships that frequented the river carrying timber.

All of these features centred around the Clyde River and brought jobs and prosperity to the area. They also relied and interacted with the natural surroundings and hold significance in the memory of locals.

This artwork was curated by Chulo Creative

Designed and painted by artist Helen Proctor

With the help of Transport for NSW, Eurobodalla Shire Council, Clyde River and Batemans Bay Historical Society and local Walbunja Elders.

Reach Out for SASH

Gina Kiel was comissioned by Supersolid to create these beautiful sticker designs for the Australian National University, encouraging students to Reach Out for specialised Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault (SASH) Support.

Gina was given the brief to create artworks inspired by an expression of togetherness and support in a moment of need. Each sticker utilises innovative NFC technology, transforming them into physical-digital touchpoints for students to directly access university support services, including disclosure pathways, specialist counselling, and ongoing case management.



DDB for Campaign Brief Agency of the Year

We love working with DDB, and what a treat this one was to support DDB's submission for Campaign Brief Agency of the Year. The brief was to create 3 artworks with a common thread of fun in a retro style, we knew Gerad Taylor was the artist fit for the challenge.

The Duke for Supamart at Freshwater

Kev ODonnell illustrates The Duke for Supamart at Freshwater.

Story goes: Freshwater Beach will always remember that day in the Southern Summer of 1915 when the great aquatic Hawaiian, Duke Kahanamoku gave an amazing exhibition of wave riding with a solid surfboard modeled on the very type used by him in his native Hawaii. Over a period of time while he stayed at the Boomerang Camp at Freshwater, the Duke fashioned a solid board from the local timbers, and it was with this board that he first introduced to the Australian Surfing community the ancient craft of Hawaiian kings - the art of surfboard riding.