Deb’s mural features giant “postcards” highlighting popular locations and tourist attractions in the Macleay including Hat Head, Stuarts Point footbridge, Kempsey Clock Tower, the Bellbrook pub, Back Bird Flat, Gladstone, Crescent Head and Smoky Cape. These postcards are painted in Deb’s unique and whimsical style full of vivid colors and movement.
Deborah Broughton is a contemporary painter based in Gladstone. Inspired by the beautiful surroundings of her home, Deborah’s paintings reflect a love of the beach and surf culture, and the local fauna and flora.
As well as original paintings, Deborah’s range includes prints on paper, and canvas, and has licensed her designs on a wide range of homewares.
Deborah’s favourite subjects include Surf Art, Flowers, Reefs and Beach paintings, Frogs, Dragonflies and other critters, and land- and cityscapes all in her unique style.
Deborah was born in Zimbabwe and later moved to South Africa, where she graduated in Psychology and Visual Communication. Deborah spent ten years working as a graphic designer, in South Africa, the UK and Australia, before returning to painting full-time in 2003. For originals and commission enquiries please contact Deb.