Hi, I’m CK — the heart behind Waratah and Wood and the imaginative world of the Gumleaf Gang. I’m an artist, dreamer, and storyteller with a lifelong love for Australia’s wildflowers, wildlife, and wonder.

Waratah and Wood is where creativity and compassion meet — a place where art, story, and a little bit of mischief come together. What began as a spark of inspiration is growing into a full creative world built around connection, kindness, and curiosity.

My first step in this journey launched in October 2025 with over 115 print-on-demand pieces — from playful wildlife designs to festive decorations. Each product is a small part of a much bigger dream: a creative forest that will keep growing, one design at a time.

As Waratah and Wood expands, you’ll see new branches appear — the Gumleaf Gang’s adventures, the mindful beauty of Gumleaves and Grimoires, and the handcrafted creations of the Waratah Workshop. Every piece, whether printed or handmade, is created to uplift, inspire, and bring a smile.

This is just the beginning of a long, joyful journey — one story, one product, one spark of imagination at a time. It’s a journey of imagination and heart that I invite you to grow alongside it and follow the journey Behind the Leaves…

 

Whispers of Wood and Colour 

From scars once deep, now blossoms rise,
In painted loops and inked replies.
Each cut, each line, each gentle hue—
A part of me, now shared with you.

Through mandalas spun in sacred grace,
And words that hold a quiet space,
I honour pain, I honour peace,
And craft the art that grants release.

For hearts that ache, for souls that roam,
These pieces help you find your home—
Not perfect, but profoundly true,
A healing gift from me to you.

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