About Kylie
Hi, I’m Kylie!
I'm an artist, designer and photographer, inspired by travel and the places we leave our hearts.
I love travel more than anything.
You too?
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Tell me about your adventures and your happiest moments in your favourite places! Together, through art, we can forever embed them into the fabric of your life – displayed on your walls for everyday joy and delight.​​
Speaking of stories, I have quite a fun story to share with you below – about how I became an artist.
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From fine art print to a 7m long feature wall, my hand drawn line art has sure taken me places!​​
How I Became An Artist
23 YEARS OF ART + DESIGN
Joy, Connection and Memory
My Story
In 2010, I went on holidays to the USA for the first time and fell in love with California. Specifically, San Francisco!
Those endless hills. That breathtaking orange bridge. The charming row houses. The pervasive rolling fog and the glittering, pounding ocean. A delightful mix of wild nature and modern architecture.
When I couldn't find an artwork of the city I left my heart, I decided to create my own. ​​​
From Landscape Architect to Artist
I'm obsessed with maps!
Inspired by over a decade of creating maps and masterplans, I drew a map of San Francisco for my wall — every street and waterway in crisp linework in Adobe Illustrator, printed on fine art paper.
It was my love letter to my ‘soul city’.
Soon, I was drawing all of the cities I left my heart in and taking requests from family and friends.​​​
From Fine Art to Wallpaper
A tiny A4 art print landed me the 7m wide wallpaper mural of my dreams.
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In 2016 I launched Tiny Giraffe to share my hand drawn city map artworks with the world. I presented my art prints at the Paddington and Balmain markets in Sydney, as well as Finders Keepers Barangaroo and a pop up shop in West Elm.
In 2017, a client landed in my inbox, asking if I could make my small A4 Sydney map fill his 7m long wall. And this is how I landed in the wonderful world of wallpaper. The day it was installed was one of the best days in my life.
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Seven years later, we recreated George's original mural for his new office, featuring a new map area. My art style had evolved – I incorporated my hand-painted abstract watercolours!
About Mr G
Business Advisor. Muse.
Mr G is the spirit behind Tiny Giraffe.
When I was thinking of a name for my business, it needed to represent the spirit of travel!
Tiny Giraffe was named after Mr. G - a tiny yellow swizzlestick that I found in my cocktail, having a celebratory last drink at the end of a fabulous holiday.
Mr. G hails from the bustling city of Hong Kong. He used to work in a bar at the airport, until I found him, put him in my pocket and we began our adventures together.
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I brought him home as a memento of the holiday. Since 2012, he has sat beside me as I create your precious artworks.
Mr G is the silent cheerleader (with huge personality) behind my artworks - watching me draw every day. He reminds me of the power of travel and the passion behind why I started.
He encourages me to reach for my dreams and to make a difference in the world.
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You can read Mr G's story here.
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*If you hear me say 'us' you'll know I'm referring to me and my tiny giraffe.​
About Tiny Giraffe
Tiny Giraffe is my art and design studio, known for creating bespoke map artworks, memorable patterns and unique wallpaper murals for story-filled spaces.
Tiny Giraffe collaborates with brands, businesses, architects and designers to transform interiors into meaningful, immersive environments that evoke connection, memory and a sense of place.
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Tiny Giraffe also works on commission with discerning home owners to create her popular hand drawn and hand painted map artworks.
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Kylie's work blends hand-drawn illustration, watercolour and digital design, resulting in detailed, layered artworks that are both visually striking and deeply personal. Each project is approached with a strong sense of narrative, designed to reflect the identity and story of the space it lives within.
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Kylie’s work spans large-scale wallpaper murals, public art, licensing collaborations and custom art and illustration commissions, with a focus on creating beautiful, immersive spaces for clients who value thoughtful, story-led design inspired by place.
