About Deb

I'm Deb, an Australian abstract artist working from my studio on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

I'm drawn to colour, movement, layers and texture, finding inspiration in the natural world, everyday surroundings and sometimes simply the colours that catch my eye.

My paintings evolve through an intuitive process of expressive mark-making, layering and scraping back through acrylic paint to reveal unexpected colours and textures. I enjoy the freedom of creating without a predetermined image or outcome.

My Ocean & Earth collection is one exploration of this approach, inspired by the colours and textures of the Australian landscape and coast.

Each original artwork is created by hand in my Sunshine Coast studio.

— Deb

Behind the Paint

Painting is where I slow down, experiment and enjoy the freedom of creating.

I rarely begin with a completely finished image in mind. Instead, I build the surface gradually — adding paint, scraping it back, shifting colour and responding to what's happening on the canvas.

I love the unexpected marks and textures that emerge through this process. Some layers disappear completely while others remain visible, creating depth, movement and a sense of history within the painting.

My studio practice is intuitive and hands-on. I work with palette knives and layered paint, allowing each piece to develop in its own way rather than forcing it towards a predetermined result.

For me, painting is about exploration and discovery — enjoying the movement of paint, the interaction of colours and the unexpected possibilities that emerge along the way.

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