Rogue Planet screenprint studio, art gallery+school presents:
Deborah Brearley
Observed and Imagined: recent works by Deborah Brearley
19 March–6 April 2026
Deborah Brearley is an Australian multi-disciplinary artist, author, gardener and creative mentor whose work is rooted in a life lived close to nature. Based in rural Tasmania, she forages prunings and reclaims discarded timber to carve angels, sprites and wistful female forms, while her paintings capture the bucolic quiet of the landscape and the quiet pleasure of living simply. Women, birds and nests recur throughout her practice; grounded yet dreaming, tender yet timeless, figures going about the unhurried business of making homes and places of beauty. For Brearley, making is oxygen: a constant that moves freely between needlecraft and textiles, painting and carving, garden and studio. Her work carries the still, gentle whimsy of a life shaped by creative process and an abiding belief that the spark to make is alive in all of us.
Right: The Fledgling Came. Acrylic on board
Paintings on timber
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Carved sculptural works
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Available for purchase
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Paintings on timber ✳︎ Carved sculptural works ✳︎ Available for purchase ✳︎
Deborah Brearley
Those Birds
Acrylic on construction ply
Hardwood frame 315×315mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
Something Happened
Acrylic on construction ply
Hardwood frame 130×180mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
The Dream in the Bush
Acrylic on board
Hardwood frame 230×280 mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
Girl with Bird
Acrylic on carved timber
Size: 100mm w x 416mm h x 16mm d
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
Waiting for the Moonrise
Acrylic on gesso/board
Hardwood frame 130×180mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
And the Moon Rose
Acrylic on board
Hardwood frame 292×292 mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
That Tree
Acrylic on board
Hardwood frame 160mm x 160mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
Looking Back
Acrylic on carved timber
Size: 100m w x 560mm h x 90mm d
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
Lady of the House (with small cottage)
Acrylic on carved timber
Deborah Brearley
The Fledgling Came
Acrylic on gesso/board
Hardwood frame 130×180mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
Just Before Dark –The Bridge Over the Creek
Acrylic on board
Hardwood frame 330×330 mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Deborah Brearley
The Dynamics of Kite Flying
Acrylic on construction ply
Hardwood frame 223mm x 227mm
All works are framed without glass, making them safe and straightforward to ship. Delivery is via Australia Post with insurance cover included. As each work is individually framed, freight costs are calculated separately — once your order is placed we'll be in touch to confirm costs and arrange shipping.
Prefer to collect? Works can be picked up directly from the gallery in Clunes, Victoria.
Fri April 3 to Mon April 6, 2026. This four day workshop at Rogue Planet in Clunes, Victoria, will explore techniques using graphite, charcoal and acrylic paints that can be interpreted in oil, watercolour, textile or stitchery. Deborah’s focus as a workshop practitioner and mentor is to encourage spontaneity over technical rules of art practice by unblocking true creative expression.
In this workshop you will:
apply drawing techniques that capture the essence of your subject
create an illusion of space and depth through strategic use of colour
transform site drawings into finished artworks by translating initial sketches into refined outcomes
use colour blending and mixing to convey mood and varying day/night lighting conditions
document your artistic exploration and development using effective notation practices
Friday 3 April. Day One 12noon–3.30pm
Introduction. Focus on observation and application of drawing techniques that will enable you to capture the essence of a subject.
Saturday 4 April. Day Two 9.30am–3.30pm
Exploration of colour principles for creating illusions of space and depth, temperature and saturation and general colour relationships in reference to composition. We will review the traditional approaches to colour appreciation and mainstream theories. We will create our own colour palette that will prove to be an invaluable reference tool. Pub Dinner at 6.30pm
Sunday 5 April. Day Three 9.30am–3.30pm
Developing paintings from site drawings and longhand notes to capture descriptive colour palettes, sensory influences and other meaningful elements to help satisfy your compositional vision.
Monday 6 April. Day Four 9.30am–1.30pm
Reflection and review. Participants discuss their creative processors; inspirations, influences and challenges. What worked for you? How to grow your art practice.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of skill and experience, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The ability to capture valuable ideas and solutions without conscious thought or self judgment can yield surprising results. Deborah’s extensive art experience offers cost effective tips on reusing everyday items to produce innovative outcomes and how best to apply practical solutions to the technical side of art making.
Requirements list for participants:
Plain page A4 journal
6B solid graphite stick+2B pencil
Bring any watercolour and acrylic paints you may have
Brushes you may have
White china plate for palette
Jar with lid for water
An old towel
Your sense of adventure!
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