About Abby

Abby Kawamata (the artist behind Abby Grace Design) is a Brisbane-based artist and calligrapher with a keen interest in illustration of the natural world, particularly florals and birds.

Working primarily with mediums such as pastel, pencil, and ink, Abby’s work utilises block colours and fine linework to showcase delicate and intricate forms. Through simple compositions and restrained palettes, Abby's work aims to prompt a moment of pause, encourage looking closer, and reflect the simple joy that can be found in the mundane.  

With a background in graphic design, Abby enjoys creating ‘usable’ art in the form of stationery, homewares, and apparel, and can often be found working with her dachshund, Cosmo, by her side.

Past exhibitions


The Brisbane Gallery

2025

‘Art for the Home’ group exhibition


Gifts at Teacup

2026

‘Secret Garden’ group exhibition

‘Teeny Tinies’ group exhibition


Aspire Gallery

2026

‘Petite Pieces: The 100’ art prize & exhibition

‘Solstice’ group exhibition

‘Little Feature’ March group exhibition

‘Flourish’ group exhibition


Australian Artist Collective x Dangerous Females

2025


Tyger Gallery

2025

‘Presence’ group exhibition


Revival Art & Design Gallery

2025

Revival Emerging Artist Prize finalist