Ocean and Earth I

Ocean & Earth I is the first painting in my Ocean & Earth Collection, inspired by Australia's ever-changing coastline where sea, sky and earth quietly meet.

Built through multiple layers of acrylic paint applied with palette knives and expressive mark making, the work explores movement, texture and atmosphere rather than depicting a specific place. Soft neutral tones contrast with deep earthy browns and rich Payne's Grey, creating a sense of calm while hinting at the power beneath the surface.

The painting invites the viewer to pause and discover their own landscape within the layers.

This original artwork would suit contemporary, coastal, modern and minimalist interiors, bringing warmth, texture and a peaceful focal point to a living room, bedroom or office.

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Contemporary Coastal & Australian Abstract Artist.
Colour, texture and the raw beauty of Australia are at the heart of Deb Chorlton's work. Painting from her light-filled studio on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Deb creates richly layered abstracts that capture the atmosphere of the Australian coastline, landscape and outback — from the meeting of land and sea to the ancient stillness of Uluru.

Working primarily in acrylics with palette knife techniques, Deb builds up texture and depth to create works that feel alive with movement and light. Her pieces are designed to bring warmth, colour and a sense of place into the spaces they inhabit.

Art has been a constant thread throughout Deb's life — from childhood sketching to a career in graphic design. Like many creatives, the demands of raising a family and running a business gradually pushed painting into the background. But the desire to create proved impossible to ignore. Following a period of burnout and personal reflection, she returned to the work that had always called her — and hasn't looked back since.