Swim Legionnaire Hat / Flutterby

Madeline White is an Australian Illustrator and artist living and working on Bundjalung Land, in Northern Rivers NSW.

Madeline’s work is rooted in her life-long interest in imagination & play. Collecting inspiration from both the natural world and the imagined — namely old films and picture books, Madeline uses traditional and digital mediums to depict her curious and playful motifs.

Halcyon Nights print: Flutterby — Medium: Illustrator. Colourful butterflies dance and giggle across the sky, bursting with colour, charm and friendly fluttering friends.

“Visiting Fairy Park, Australia’s first themed park, when I was about 4. It was equal parts weird and enchanting, and probably shaped my curiosity for the world of fairytale and all things whimsy more than I realise.”

Favourite season? “Spring! Give me all the butterflies, blooms, birds and bugs!” Favourite sound? “My kids’ laughs! Joyous and contagious.” Favourite object? “Anything my 5 year old draws or paints becomes my new favourite thing.”

“I’ve got a lot of creative people in my life. Also, drawing with my kids is one of my favourite practices to find inspiration for making art.”

“A Halcyon Nights onesie was one the first things I purchased when I found out I was pregnant with my son, over 5 years ago. I was drawn to their pieces because of their joyous illustrations. Now I get to contribute my own bit of joy! Working with them has been a such a magic full-circle moment!”