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Carmel Debrueil
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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.






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