Painting by Deb Rooney 186 Artwork Sold

Victoria Barracks Melbourne

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

12in (W) x 15.9in (H) x 1.5in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
$420

Artwork Description

If you love the bluestone heritage around Melbourne, then look no further than Victoria Barracks on St Kilda Rd.
My husband was posted to Vic Barracks at the start of 2020 for two years and as such, it caught my eye.
In this painting, I use my colour and line style to show a different take of traditional and contemporary combined together. Plenty of green foliage to bring out the energy around the grounds and the bold black lines to highlight structure and history of a bygone era. My interpretation of celebrating a unique place it holds as part of Melbourne's past. Thankyou for looking xx

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!