ROBYNNE DE COURTENAY

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

At the helm of Coloured Pencil is interior expert, Robynne de Courtenay.

With over three decades of experience across all touchpoints of design and styling, Robynne’s strategic design mentality sees her constantly sourcing inspiration from her surroundings.

Drawing on an unconventional combination of materials and design language, Robynne is focused on challenging the everyday ideals connected to interiors enhancing their power, texture and form. Having grown the brand to become Sydney’s most premium and in demand luxury styling agency, Robynne’s level of knowledge, understanding and reputation is unparalleled in the industry.

Robynne’s currency is creativity, purpose, self mastery.

Philippa Brennan

Senior Stylist & Designer

Curious, determined, and detail oriented, holding a Bachelor Of Design majoring in Interior Design from Whitehouse Institute, Pip thrives on the pursuit of excellence and it is this which drives her to deliver each project to the highest standard.

Pip, joining Coloured Pencil after returning from London working for Honky Interior Design, displayed her expertise in the design of Commercial projects and innovative boutique residential projects.

Clearly always a visual person with a keen interest in all aspects of design, working internationally with high end brands nurtured her love of fine materials and exceptional detailing. Pip fell in love with high-end residential as a way to tell a homeowner’s story. She finds we are able to show the world who we are through the freedom and playfulness of interior design.

Pip is a lover of the natural world with a passion for travel and art.

JESS BARROW

STYLIST

Jess is currently studying Interior Architecture at UNSW, she has an undeniable love of interiors and design with a creative perspective that delves into the existence and feeling of a built space.

After an 8 year tenure as an assistant manager with Sheridan, Jess’s curiosity and fascination with what is important to people has shaped her passion for attracting and mobilising her capabilities to breakthrough any challenge or restraint whilst constantly enjoying the execution of the final staging of an overall vision. Jess reveals a yearning to become an integral part of the conception and development of each and every task playing a critical role in the Coloured Pencil team.

Jess’s passion is around culture.

Hannah Lee

Stylist

Hannah is a creative, with a diverse range of experience in project and people management, marketing strategy, event planning, operations.

Being in love with design her whole life, Hannah turned to freelancing as a stylist, working alongside an established production company in Sydney focusing on providing holistic design solutions for branding and marketing. Having never stopped daydreaming of her undeniable love of interiors and design, as fate would have it, a new door opened at Coloured Pencil; one that would combine Hannah’s love of interiors and her passion for process.

At Coloured Pencil, Hannah is involved in all aspects of design from initial concept, sourcing and budgeting to final installation. Her strong 3D modelling, rendering skills and confidence in AutoCAD round out Hannah’s exciting and diverse portfolio making her an invaluable member of the CP team.

Her super-keen eye for design means she is always looking out for new and inspiring trends.

VICKI KARABETSOS

Client Relationship Manager

Vicki has the responsibility for Coloured Pencil’s most important asset, its people.

She champions the company’s mission to “unlock the potential of every property” into unlocking the key to every team member enabling the very elements most critical in her role of client relationship manager to harness the connective power of administration.

Vicki gained unparalleled experience establishing herself as a respected Operations Manager in her previous career in the fashion industry shaping her determination to build and integrate a well organised and productive schedule managing a diverse range of projects, people, management, marketing and operations for Coloured Pencil.

Vicki’s passion is music & attending live music events.

Gustavo Brassolati

Warehouse Manager

Coloured Pencil’s logistics specialist is fluent with supply chain management, inventory management, business reporting and logistics software. Known as a master strategist possessing exceptional attention to detail to ensure every piece that leaves the warehouse is project ready.

Gus graduated from college in Brazil with a Business Degree, worked as an operational Risk Analyst before time spent in the Netherlands studying International Logistics and Economics.

His passions are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and travel.

MOVING STYLE SYDNEY

Logistics Team

Moving Style Sydney have been working alongside Coloured Pencil for 10 years, the relationship is a marriage!

Gabriel Paez, founder of Moving Style and a veteran to the industry, brings 15 years of experience managing operations and logistics with distinguished China Bear.

No styling installation for Coloured Pencil happens without the hard work, commitment and fierce loyalty shown by all team members delivering the highest quality of service.