I’m Nerida, a passionate Australian artist with a long history of art achievements dating back to 1988. My work spans Fine Art exhibits, Fashion Parades, Film and TV Costume Design, Book Illustration, and creating costumes for major music festivals across Europe. I thrive on diverse creative challenges and collaborative projects, blending visual storytelling with practical design. My experience covers galleries, education, stage and screen, and I’m always eager to learn, solve problems, and share my craft in a friendly, approachable way. Please check out my website: nedsthreads.com

Nerida

I’m Nerida, a passionate Australian artist with a long history of art achievements dating back to 1988. My work spans Fine Art exhibits, Fashion Parades, Film and TV Costume Design, Book Illustration, and creating costumes for major music festivals across Europe. I thrive on diverse creative challenges and collaborative projects, blending visual storytelling with practical design. My experience covers galleries, education, stage and screen, and I’m always eager to learn, solve problems, and share my craft in a friendly, approachable way. Please check out my website: nedsthreads.com

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I’m Nerida, a passionate Australian artist with a long history of art achievements dating back to 1988. My work spans Fine Art exhibits, Fashion Parades, Film and TV Costume Design, Book Illustration, and creating costumes for major music festivals across Europe.

I thrive on diverse creative challenges and collaborative projects, blending visual storytelling with practical design. My experience covers galleries, education, stage and screen, and I’m always eager to learn, solve problems, and share my craft in a friendly, approachable way.
Please check out my website: nedsthreads.com

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Author / Illustrator at Our Yarning / Library for All
November 10, 2021 - Present
Published multiple children's books available on Amazon, including titles Balgo (2021-11-10), Feet on the Ground (2022-02-17), Stuck Up a Paper Bark Tree (2022-03-25), Mud Mud Mud (2022-10-27), Rumble Grumble Gurgle (2023-02-27), The Smallest Kangaroo (2023-06-27), Rainbow Colours (2023-07-03), Hello Baby (2023-10-12), An Unlikely Friendship (2024-11-22), Afraid of the Dark (2024-07-09), Family Mob (2024-10-07), Benny and the Ocean Breeze (2025-02-03), My Plants My Country (2025-03-18).
Costume Designer at Boola Bardip, West Australian Museum
July 4, 2022 - Present
Costume design work for 6 Dinosaur tails.
Costume Designer at Boola Bardip, West Australian Museum
September 7, 2023 - Present
Replica Bob Hawke Australia II Tailored Suit Jackets (5 replicas).
Author / Publisher / Book Illustrator at Our Yarning / Library for All
November 10, 2021 - March 18, 2025
Published a series of children's books available on Amazon; titles include Balgo, Feet on the Ground, Stuck Up a Paper Bark Tree, Mud Mud Mud, The Smallest Kangaroo, Rainbow Colours, Hello Baby, An Unlikely Friendship, Afraid of the Dark, Family Mob, Benny and the Ocean Breeze, My Plants My Country, and more.

Education

Certificate of Retail at WA Retail Training Centre
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Diploma of Art and Design in Fashion and Textiles at West Australian School of Art and Design
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Fine Art Study at Claremont School of Art
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Year 12 Graduate Special Art Program at Applecross Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
Certificate of Retail at WA Retail Training Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Diploma of Art and Design in Fashion and Textiles at West Australian School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Fine Art Study 2 years at Claremont School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Year 12 Graduate Special Art Program at Applecross Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

Certificate of Retail
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Certificate of Retail
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Diploma of Art and Design in Fashion and Textiles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Fine Art Study 2 years
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Year 12 Graduate Special Art Program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services