Olivia Cotovich Original Artwork

Olivia Cotovich is a young emerging artist and oil painter based in Port Macquarie, leaning into her passion for contemporary still life and realism. She has been painting since she discovered a love for oil paint during the COVID lockdowns in 2020 and has been developing her practice ever since.

Olivia’s work is inspired by the beauty of everyday objects and the narratives they can hold when framed with intention. Each piece begins long before the canvas—with an idea that grows through sketching compositions, arranging a scene, photographing and editing it to create the perfect reference photo. She loves exploring how colour, light, and detail can transform something familiar into something meaningful, allowing the painting to speak beyond the subject itself.

Olivia has recently been recognised as an early career artist and has been selected for Shared Practice — an 18-month mentorship program — run by Arts Mid North Coast and funded by Creative Australia, alongside 9 other artists across the region.

She recently had her debut solo show Pay To Play at The Laneway Gallery in Coffs Harbour from 3rd-17th October 2026. The collection featured 20 oil paintings inspired by claw machines seen on her recent trip to Japan.