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Artist Spotlight: Sydney Beach Zester

  • By Aly Shearer
  • •
  • 20 Mar, 2023

Sydney is a newer artist here at the gallery, and we are so excited for you to get to know her a little bit better through a quick Q + A! 

Sydney in her studio with art behind her. she is sitting on a stool, resting her elbow on her crossed legs and propping her head up, smiling softly.
Sydney in her studio

What are three things you cannot go a day without?

Going outside, coffee in the morning and looking at pretty things. 


When did you first consider yourself an artist?

A few years ago. It took me a while to feel confident calling myself an artist. Looking back now, it feels silly not to!

Sydney in her studio, walking past her hanging artwork. she is a blur
Sydney in her studio

When did you start creating?

When I was a child! I began to apprentice under my aunt who is a master seamstress starting at the age of 8. I was really lucky to have parents who recognized and encouraged my desire to be creative. My mom would let me paint my room whenever I had a new idea. We would always work on it together :)

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

I’m always trying to create something that replicates a specific feeling and so a lot of my inspiration comes from memories. I’m also always looking at ceramics, floral arrangements, interiors and furniture design :)

Sydney in her studio with her art hanging on the wall behind her. she sits on the floor and tilts her head to the side and smiles softly.
Sydney in her studio

What advice would you give yourself as a young artist?

  • Don’t rush.

  • Pay attention and learn from artists who are further along in their careers.

  • Nothing is that serious!


We love getting to know our artists a little bit better. I hope this little glimpse into Sydney's world helped you to fall in love with her work all the more. Go here to view all of her available works and email hello@lizlidgett.com to get on her presale list so you know every time we get new work from this incredibly talented artist. 

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