The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Be Better.
This week brings an improved version of an illustration, created especially to fund and support my new program All Aussie Artists. My radio show - broadcast every Tuesday night from 6pm to 8pm on Kangaroo Island’s 5KIxFM90.7 Community Radio Station - is all about giving homegrown musicians a proper spotlight, and building a playlist that... Continue Reading →
In late 2016, our family embarked on an incredible journey to Kangaroo Island. For my wife, it was a homecoming, a return to her roots, plus to manage her honey business. For me, it was nothing short of a thrilling, grand adventure. Not only was I able to start a small successful business, I realised... Continue Reading →
Buying a card for your friend, spouse, child and/or boss is difficult. So I have put together a small selection of cards you should buy in bulk so you are prepared for any crisis. 1. Your loved one needs cheering up after a long hard day in the office? A single rose should do it.... Continue Reading →
First you read about and saw photographs of them all; Now see the video about all the sunglasses I have for sale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_AcaILPqYY Did you watch till the end? Did I look good or did I look good in those funky sunnies? That took me 1 hour to script, 2 hours to shoot, 3 days... Continue Reading →
It seems like so long ago, yet I vividly remember presenting a whole bunch of my framed photographs for SALA (South Australia Living Artist) festival in 2010 and 2016. To ensure my artwork presented as best as possible, I purchased twenty 400mm x 500mm frames from Adelaide Photographic Wholesalers, plus had Atkins printed 20 of... Continue Reading →
Once a month, I eagerly participate in a unique volunteer opportunity at the Kangaroo Island Gallery, located at 1 Murray Street, Kingscote, behind the Council Building and opposite Home Hardware. This isn't just about showcasing my own creations; it's a collaborative effort to promote and sell artwork from a diverse range of local talents. The... Continue Reading →
I have a passion for both product photography and Kangaroo Island honey, so I often blend the two. In today's article I am showcasing a mix of both my photography and videography skills to capture the delicious colours of LSBeez Ligurian Bee Premium Quality Kangaroo Island honey, a top-notch product produced, bottled and sold by... Continue Reading →
Do you remember when I exhibited my photography at SALA 2016? Thanks to good friends, at the 11th hour I was asked if I would like to hang artwork that year. With the little savings I had available, I had a few images printed and framed - and on walls at the Catalyst Foundation Adelaide... Continue Reading →
My favourite photograph to date has now been uploaded to my FineArtAmerica gallery. I hope you like it as much: This single flower is one of a bunch purchased for the elderly matriarch within my wife's family. This lovely woman is nearing 92 years old. Whilst age is taking her hearing and eyesight, her wit... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 