Lordy Dordie Blog

I’m so excited to be part of this beautiful creative adventure! I have some very exciting news to share with you! I’m absolutely delighted to announce that I’ve been invited by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts to be one of the artists teaching on her brand-new course, A Year of Wild Nature. And...

If you're looking for the perfect mixed media art retreat in Scotland, Colour Confidence offers an unforgettable creative escape surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, inspiring workshops, and like-minded artists. Hosted by UpTrek and led by renowned mixed media artist Georgina Forbes of Lordy Do...

Paint petals in a single brushstroke. 🎨 The Flower Power Paintbrush Set is a 7-piece travel brush collection designed by Australian artist Georgie Forbes for colour-loving creatives who want beautiful tools that make painting florals joyful, intuitive, and expressive. Inspired by blooming gardens...

The Colourful Path to Creativity: A Joyful Art Retreat in France for Colour-Loving Creatives For years, I dreamed of creating an experience that felt bigger than just an art workshop. I wanted something immersive. Something joyful. Something that blended creativity, travel, connection, inspiratio...

🎨 Art Licensing vs Surface Pattern Design: The Difference Every Australian Artist Should Understand If you’re an Australian Artist or Creative dreaming of seeing your artwork on products — fabric, homewares, stationery, apparel — you’ve probably come across the terms art licensing and surface pat...

Discover Christmas workshops in Brisbane with artist Georgie Forbes — fun, beginner-friendly classes painting ornaments & festive watercolour cards.

Discover how to take your artwork from paper to pattern in Painting to Pattern LIVE — a one-day online workshop for beginners, makers, quilters, teachers, carers, and creatives of all kinds. Learn to paint motifs, create simple analogue repeats, and digitise your designs for fabric, stationery, a...

Book Your Spot Join me, Australian artist Georgie Forbes (Lordy Dordie) for The Colourful Path to Creativity, a 10-day art retreat in France at the stunning Périgord Retreats, Midi-Pyrénées. From 16–25 September 2026, immerse yourself in painting, colour, and connection while enjoying French food...

Dates: 31 May – 6 June 2026Location: The Enclave, Winnaleah (North-East Tasmania) Spend five inspiring days in Tasmania’s breathtaking northeast at The Enclave, a charming 100-year-old hotel filled with rustic elegance. Led by artists Georgie Forbes and Rachael King, you’ll explore florals, por...

Wide Blue Yonder: A Colourful Collaboration Between Lordy Dordie & Maiocchi

Social Butterfly: A Bold and Beautiful Fashion Collaboration with Maiocchi

Hi, I’m Georgie Forbes — a colour-loving Brisbane artist, surface pattern designer, creative mentor, and the founder of Lordy Dordie.