Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network March 2020 Cake! Magazine | Page 56

YOU HAVE A VARIED BACKGROUND IN THE ARTS, WHERE YOU STUDIED GRAPHIC DESIGN AND TATTOOING BEFORE SWITCHING TO CAKES. WHAT APPEALED TO YOU THE MOST ABOUT BECOMING A CAKE DECORATOR? I have tried almost every type of art that I have come across in my life. When I see art in practise I always want to try it for myself. After trying the numerous mediums that I did, I basically fell into cake decorating with no expectations or desire to pursue it as a career; however I just fell in love with the art, and found that out of all the arts I had tried this one felt the most natural to me. The baking side was a learning process for me as it was the art that appealed the most, but combining the idea of intricate sculpture with the fact that it will be shortly eaten is something I find fascinating! YOU’VE ENJOYED A RELATIVELY QUICK RISE TO FAME IN THE CAKE DECORATING WORLD, HAVING ONLY BEEN DOING CAKES SINCE 2014. WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE TO YOUR AMAZING SUCCESS? Yes I feel over the moon with how my life within the cake decorating world has gone so far. I made my first cake in 2014 but it wasn’t a hobby or career then. I started properly in 2016 and since the day I started I have worked every given moment to build the brand and progress my skill. I became obsessed with cake decorating and making myself better, and I’m so grateful that people began to enjoy my work and join along in supporting my growth within the industry! I have an amazing support network that enjoy my work and inspire me to keep aiming higher and working harder.