The Team
Who We Are

Liv Deans
Founder, Artist, Workshop and Class Facilitator
Liv Deans is a local Kiama Artist who is inspired by light and the movement of the ocean and sky. She has fond memories creating as a child with her Pop in his studio, and has been inspired by his travel sketches to run local Plein Air coffee and sketch sessions on the Kiama Coastline.
Liv is a full time Special Education Teacher, and also has a background in Expressive Art Therapy. She teaches one off workshops, walking tours, runs bespoke art events, and teaches weekly acrylic or oil classes in Kiama for adults.
In her spare time, you'll find her falling off a surfboard, freediving, at multiple cafes per day, and creating. Her artworks and prints are available where a portion contributes to Sea Shepherd Australia.

Amy Kinzett
Acrylic and Oil Artist and Teacher
Amy Kinzett is a full-time artist living and working in the Shoalhaven. Amy creates in an abstract/expressionist style. Her works are full of vibrant colour, texture, and movement. Amy brings this expressionistic style and support into her teaching where others are encouraged and guided through exploring their own style.


Gerri Kafer
Watercolour Artist and Teacher
Gerri is an Illawarra based artist whose background is interior and graphic design. Gerri enjoys creating landscapes and florals with mixed media methods. combining inks, acrylics watercolour and oils. Gerri is a supportive, grounded teacher that will guide you through a range of techniques where you can find your own style and joy in watercolour.
Bianca Guevara
Kiama Coast Catering
Bianca is Sea and Still's incredible catering partner. Choosing gourmet, local produce, she curates grazing boards like artworks. It's easy to add on grazing boxes or boards, as well as carefully selected wine to accompany your experience.

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