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A person holding a framed line drawing of a house near the beach with sand and dunes, and an ocean in the background.

Illustrated homes, shops & a bit of Tassie magic.

From my little coastal studio in Tasmania, I bring the island’s magic to life through whimsical illustrations. My stickers, bookmarks and more, capture the endearing charm of Tasmania. The place I’m lucky to call home.

I also bring my playful style to homes and shops all across Australia, drawing custom building portraits. From childhood houses, family beach shacks, to bustling cafes and pubs, each building portrait captures the stories and memories of the places that you love most.

Art that celebrates connection to place and home.

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Portraits that feel like home

  • Iconic Style - House, Shop or Venue

    Iconic Style - House, Shop or Venue

    My Iconic style Building Portraits turn your chosen building into a whimsical, minimalistic illustration—perfect for adding character to any space.

  • Digital Copy

    Digital Copy

    Add this to your order if you would like a digital file of your custom building portrait sent to your email. For personal use only, you can print additional copies or get creative and print it on a tea towel!

  • Add a frame

    Add a frame

    Complete your building’s story with a stylish frame— add one to your order and I’ll handle the rest!

    All frames include a mat board for a professional gallery look, and are made with eco-friendly materials (sustainable engineered wood and scratch resistant tempered glass).

  • Black and white logo of a business name. Piermont.
  • A logo with a stylized teal figure and the text 'RED PARKA' in gray
  • Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife badge featuring a black Tasmanian devil silhouette.
  • Close-up of text. Past Stockists, clients and exhibitions.
  • Close up text All In
  • Black background with white text saying 'Petrachs Book Shop"
  • Silhouette of a windmill.

Hey! I’m Sammy.

Illustrator, beach lover, wife, and mum to one tiny wildling. I call Tasmania’s stunning North West Coast home. Here, the rolling coastlines and charming streets inspired me to draw the buildings and places that shaped my story.

Each drawing held a memory, a feeling, a moment I wanted to hold onto and I soon realised those stories weren’t just mine.

Through Island Home Illustrations, I create whimsical portraits of houses and shopfronts for people across Australia. Whether it’s your first home, a beloved family shack, or the small business you’ve poured your heart into, I help celebrate the places that matter most.

My art sparks smiles, happy tears, and stories you haven’t heard in years. Every piece is made to capture connection, memory, and the feeling of home.

I only take on a few commissions each month, so if your home or shop deserves a little Island Home magic, I’d love to hear from you.

Visit my shop to order your own building portrait.

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A woman and a young girl sitting on a blanket outdoors, looking at a book together, with a basket nearby, surrounded by tall grass.
A simple black and white line drawing of a person skateboarding.

Happy house portrait customers

Wow, the detail is incredible.

It made me cry!

I love it.

There are so many memories in one drawing.

It's the perfect gift.

Wow, the detail is incredible. It made me cry! I love it. There are so many memories in one drawing. It's the perfect gift.

Magic lives where we feel at home, in the places that hold our stories.

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