Every suburb has a story. Paint yours.
Wherever you and your loved ones are in your city timeline — just arrived, long settled, or somewhere in between — there's always more of it to find.
Painting by Suburbs is a hand-drawn map of the city suburbs, designed to be painted in as you go. One neighbourhood at a time, your city fills with colour. It is a record of everywhere you've been, the memories you’ve had and the people you shared them with.
It is the perfect treat for yourself, helping you to venture further or a unique gift for your loved ones, a creative record of your time together. There’s no better way to remember your past, whilst simultaneously inspiring your future.
One night my partner Fraser and I went on a date night to a suburb that we hadn’t been to together before. We went to an Ethiopian restaurant for dinner, followed by a small live gig in a bar and ended the night at a jazz bar. It felt like such a special feeling, we remarked to ourselves that it felt like ‘a holiday in the suburbs’ and vowed to visit each one.
Our Story
For his birthday, I was looking for a scratch map of Melbourne, with each suburb on it… and I couldn’t find one. So I made one. We loved it so much I wanted to share it with others and that is how Painting By Suburbs was created.
Meet the Founder -
Annie
I’m from the UK and I moved to Melbourne three years ago. I work full-time as an ED Doctor. I love arts, crafts and side hustles. I worked as a spin instructor for a time. I love exploring the world, and the ins and out of my home city. Combining this with my affection for to do lists and Painting By Suburbs was born. I am very much a YES person, so if you have any ideas for collaborations or what city should come next, please do get in touch
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