Painting by Deb Rooney 186 Artwork Sold

Desert Donkeys Of Silverton

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

29.9in (W) x 19.9in (H) x 1.6in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Ready to hang

$930

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Artwork Description

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"Donkey Detailers" captures a playful charm of the Australian Outback at Silverton, NSW where I ventured for some solace early in 2025.
I wanted to capture the two roaming donkeys as unlikely artists, standing poised and proud with paintbrushes overlooking a heavily painted VW by renowned artist, John Dynon. Worked on with an illustrative feel of nostalgia and a quirky spirit of life in the Outback.
Bullants scurry across the foreground, paying homage to outback great Australian artist, Pro Hart. It's eclectic and whimsical as the painting invites viewers to find a little humour, a bit of outback absurdity yet an unexpected level of beauty that you'll find in Silverton.
Reference photo is included for the crazy ideas I come up with! Thankyou for looking xxx

Artist Bio

Hello everyone!
I have travelled far and wide with my husband's work for 20 odd years to numerous states around Australia and twice to the USA. I suppose you can call me a defence spouse, Army style!
It was during a posting to the US where I became the 'accidental artist', painting local scenes around Leavenworth County, Kansas and selling my art through word of mouth! This crazy journey has inspired me to continue my love for painting scenes throughout Australia
I feel my artwork is, by virtue, the colours I see and the lines that define them. My art is bright, bold, joyful, unique depictions of life around me through numerous journeys I've encountered in a nature loving form. I draw inspiration from female artists in Maude Lewis, Georgia O'Keefe and Heather Brown who created their own distinct styles and a belief in themselves
For me and my art style, I seek collectors who dare to venture into bright pop/ naive/ contemporary art.
I focus mainly on acrylics and black markers using small to medium size canvas or acrylic paper. Certain picture frames are repurposed and matted with love to reduce the landfill we humans love to create.
I want my artwork to be different, a little obscure, very animated, yet recognisable to admire.
I hope to bring a visual flair to those who adore creative, quirky pieces that express pure joy and an illustrative love of life around us. Your blank wall or tiny computer nook may need a dose of gladness to brighten your

Thankyou so much for reading xx
PS:- Some of my artworks have been removed for the upcoming SALA Arts Festival next month in South Australia. Catch me around if you can!

Commissions

Deb's studio is in Adelaide