Carmel Debrueil
Painter
Painter
My name is Carmel Debreuil and I am a Canadian Australian artist from New South Wales. I live in a small north coast village near Coffs with my rockstar husband and two sons. I paint at least five days a week unless I’m child wrangling or sneaking drinks from the band’s rider backstage. Painting keeps me sane, but not serious.
My work features a cast of children whose stance and attitude is full of the bravado, nonchalance and swagger of youth which contrasts their obviously childlike features. It is very nostalgic and has a bit of a sense of humour. I see kids as these amazing creatures that are perfectly imperfect. Everyone seems to be in a rush to guide kids into adulthood and responsibility, but I’m happy if they want to hang out with a giant squirrel while wearing a Viking helmet and cowboy boots. I think it’s an amazing time and quite funny!
I have shown in Australia, Canada and Japan. I have worked as a portrait artist in Paris, Amsterdam, Mexico and Byron Bay.
I work in a variety of mediums including acrylic, water colour, pastel and pencil. I create original pieces for gallery shows and private sale and also offer commissioned portraits.
I teach portrait classes to all ages of students in Australia. I am enthusiastic about creativity and self-expression, but also passionate about teaching students the basic skills that will enable them to express themselves realistically or in their own style.
Solo Shows
1996 One month solo exhibition at The Byronian, Byron Bay, NSW
2012 Solo exhibition (You’re Innocent When You Dream) at everything that’s beautiful gallery in Bellingen, NSW
2012 Solo show (An Unbeatable Waste of Time) at Karen 19 Contemporary Artspapce, Gold Coast.
2012 Solo show (Urchins, Rascals and Whippersnappers) at Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby, NSW
2013 Solo Show (Whippers and Snappers) at Old John’s, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Group Shows
2005 Group Show, Manitoba, Canada
2012 Northern Rivers Portrait Prize held at the Lismore Regional Gallery, NSW
2012 Participated in Art Melbourne
2012 Participated in a group show at everything that’s beautiful gallery in Bellingen, NSW
2012 Group exhibition at CamArt in Melbourne Victoria
2012 Group show at Retrospect Gallery, Byron Bay NSW until end of December
2012 Group show at Karen 19 Contemporary Artspace, Gold Coast.
2013 Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong with Retrospect Gallery
2013 Group show at Karen 19 Contemporary Artspace, Gold Coast.
2013 Group show at Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne.
2013 Northern Rivers Portrait Prize held at the Lismore Regional Gallery, NSW
2013 Group show at Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne.