Sawtell studio

Girlby the sea

Creating artwork for the ocean lovers

Bek smiling in a coastal cowgirl shirt Bek floating in clear shallow water A small shell resting in a hand on the shore

Meet Bek

A life ofcreativity

Hi, I'm Bek. I grew up barefoot in sunny Sawtell, where the ocean was my backyard and my favourite place to be. The sea has always felt like home — the one place I can go to feel calm, clear and completely myself.

These days it's where every bit of my inspiration comes from. I've been lucky enough to dive alongside the most wonderful creatures along our coastline, and somehow they all find their way into my paintings.

Where to find me

Upcoming events

Come and say hello — you'll find my artwork at these markets and pop-ups along the coast.

  • Aug Made With Love Markets Coffs Harbour

My promise to the sea

Giving back to the ocean that gave me everything

The sea raised me — my childhood in Sawtell, every colour I reach for, the calm I carry with me. I can't imagine my life without it, and I can't bear the thought of a world without the creatures that make it magic.

The promise As Girl by the Sea grows, a share of every sale goes to protecting our oceans — and the animals I love to paint.

Made to order

Made by hand, just for you

Every piece is made to order, so it may take two to three weeks to reach you. I'm a one-woman studio — painting and printing each one with care before it's posted or ready to collect locally. Thank you for your patience; it's always worth the wait.

Australian fur seal swimming underwater
Leeroy the Australian fur seal
Bek scuba diving underwater
In my spare time
Dugong swimming through blue water with small fish