About
Creativity Coach | Freelance Creative | Founder of HydroSkinCare
Welcome to my website! I'm Parish Stapleton, and I wear multiple hats in the creative realm, each with a unique passion and purpose.
Creativity Coach:
As a Creativity Coach, I serve as a guiding force for individuals seeking to unlock their authentic creativity. My mission is to unlock your true creativity, free from constraints or conformity. Your path may be as an artist, maker, business developer, writer and beyond. With over four decades of experience in the commercial advertising industry and a devoted artist, I offer personalised coaching that breaks down creative barriers, fosters holistic development, and ensures your artistic journey is joyful and fulfilling.
Freelance Creative:
With 15 years of experience working in New York and Dallas and then returning to Australia to complete a Master's of Fine Art in Sydney, I've honed my personal art practice and Freelance Creative skills. My work revolves around the core theme of beauty, and I offer a hands-on skill set, from concept development to the final image. I've had the pleasure of collaborating with clients from various industries, from advertising to fashion and interiors. Some of my past clients include The Woolmark Company, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Prada, Tom Ford, Martha Stewart, JC Penny, and Macey’s.
How my experience informs creativity coaching:
Navigating the higher education Fine Art path
Mentoring and guiding creatives in commercial image making
Self-promotion for exposure and employment
Sole trader business management
Creating to someone else’s vision not your own
Following and interrupting a design brief
Plus all the other little nuances of commercial creation and having your own Fine Art Practice.
Founder of HydroSkin:
Beyond coaching and creative work, I'm also the Founder of HydroSkin, an Australian boutique skincare brand committed to developing honest skincare solutions. My journey from the United States to Australia, following a successful commercial design, photography and visual merchandising career, led me to establish HydroSkin. I'm dedicated to simplifying skincare without compromising on results. Our uncomplicated, clean skincare products, formulated with innovative natural, organic, and scientifically advanced ingredients, cater to every skin type. I take a hands-on approach to every aspect of the business, from product ideation, packaging design to marketing, website and social media design and the customer service experience.
How my experience informs creativity coaching:
Conceptualising a brand
Developing the steps to bring the brand to life
Product Design/Development
Packaging Design
Website Design
Social Media development and design
Customer Service
Automating tasks when practical
And all the other little intricacies of running a business
Let's embark on a creative journey together!
Questions? Please ask parishstapleton@mac.com