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A life composed – Patricia Hamilton Brett 2017

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Thargomindah smoko 1936 (1)

Scintillant (2)

Redtailed riot (2)

Head First

Rainbow maelstrom

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โ˜€๏ธ Bold birds + botanicals, Aussie style
โ˜€๏ธ Drenched in Colours of Exuberance
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Come play with me on my Patreon page and learn my Come play with me on my Patreon page and learn my original techniques using stencils from Temu. Affordabilty. Accessibilty. Inclusivity. Outcomes you can be proud of. Link in Bio- we begin in a week! (06/01/2026)#degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #artclass #temustencils #affordableart
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See you at 10:00 am Brisbane Time. folks! @mastriu See you at 10:00 am Brisbane Time. folks! @mastrius.official Julie deBoer and I will be discussing all the ways to use contrast to your paintings. Registration is FREE with code FriendofDe grab one before theyโ€™re gone! #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance
๐ŸŽจ Artists: ever feel like you know contrast mat ๐ŸŽจ Artists: ever feel like you know contrast matters, but still feel stuck using the same old lightโ€‘vsโ€‘dark approach? Youโ€™re not alone. We talk so much about value compositionโ€ฆ yet contrast goes far beyond light and shadow. Color temperature, saturation, texture, edges, transparency, scaleโ€”these tools are sitting in your kit, waiting to transform your art. If youโ€™ve ever wondered how to make your paintings more dynamic, more compelling, more youโ€ฆ this is for you. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m thrilled to invite you to a LIVE ONLINE PANEL with @mastrius.official: โ€œThe Power Of Contrastโ€ And yesโ€”I've got FREE TICKETS to share! ๐Ÿ™Œ Use my code FriendofDe to grab yours! In this panel, you'll learn โœ… How to identify and create many unique types of contrast to make your art more captivating โœ…Techniques for contrasting color temperature & saturation to create mood & evoke emotion โœ…How to manipulate size and shape to create contrast for dramatic & compelling compositions โœ…The impact of contrasting various textures and soft & hard edges to create intrigue & direct the viewerโ€™s eye โœ…The power of contrasting transparent & opaque paint applications to create depth & layered visual interest Donโ€™t waitโ€”snag your FREE ticket with code FriendofDe before theyโ€™re gone! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘‰ DM @mastrius.official or visit the link in bio @mastrius.official to sign up! #ArtDesign #ContrastInArt #CreativeTools #ArtEducation #ArtistGrowth #MastriusEvents #LearnWithMastrius #ArtPanel #ArtisticDevelopment #StudioPractice #ContemporaryArtists #ArtistsOfInstagram #MakeArtEveryDay #CreativeContrast #ArtComposition
โฐ LAST CALL! Letโ€™s improve your art, together! โฐ LAST CALL! Letโ€™s improve your art, together! Donโ€™t waste time making the same mistakes I did. Iโ€™ll show you how to: โœ… Sharpen your technique โœ… Sell your art for $$$ โœ… Build a thriving art business In my small online mentorship group with @mastriusofficial, I offer personalized guidance to help YOU grow and achieve your goals as an artist. This group is designed for Emerging Artists, and there are only a couple of spots left, we start SOON! โœจ If youโ€™re new to Mastrius Mentorship, enjoy 50% off your first two months โ€” plenty of time to meet your mentor (me!), settle into your group, and start feeling real momentum. Use coupon code 2for50 at checkout. Comment @mastrius.official for more info or DM them the word DE GILLETT and theyโ€™ll send you the details! #artistmentor #artmentor #elevateyourart #learntogether #createtogether #artistsforartists #artistnetwork #creativecommunity #artcommunity #mastriuscommunity #mastriusartist #i๐Ÿ’›mastrius
Sometimes itโ€™s a battle to understand and delive Sometimes itโ€™s a battle to understand and deliver what someone asks for, but not this time. What an absolute delight to work with Debbie and create this bit of gorgeousness for her home. #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #weddinganniversarygift #butterfly #blue #negativepainting #buylesschosewell
Iโ€™m mentoring a small group of artists with @mas Iโ€™m mentoring a small group of artists with @mastrius.official! Mastrius is an online community dedicated to fostering community and mentorship amongst artists of all skill levels. In my new mentorship group, weโ€™ll be focusing on: โ–ช๏ธTo find your Hero, to identify the four places your art can be wrong, and how to self-critique and troubleshoot all the way to full resolution of each painting. โ–ช๏ธTo explore color, texture, and composition fearlessly, discovering your own visual language while building strong technical and archival foundations. โ–ช๏ธTo see the world with fresh, excited eyes, translating the vibrancy of nature and everyday life into expressive, layered paintings. โ–ช๏ธTo approach art with bravery, curiosity and discipline, learning practical techniques while cultivating your unique style and voice. Never be afraid of paint again. โ–ช๏ธTo embrace experimentation and the joy of surprise in your creative process, turning mistakes into delicious opportunities for growth. โœจ If youโ€™re new to Mastrius Mentorship, enjoy 50% off your first two months โ€” plenty of time to meet your mentor (me!), settle into your group, and start feeling real momentum. Use coupon code 2for50 at checkout. Check out the link in bio @mastrius.official to learn more and sign up.
Tiny brushes? Couldnโ€™t have been me. #incognito Tiny brushes? Couldnโ€™t have been me. #incognito #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #tinybrushes #botanicals
Are you ready to paint with more confidence, colou Are you ready to paint with more confidence, colour, and joy? Iโ€™m thrilled to be joining Mastrius as a Master Artist Mentor! Over my 30+ years of painting and teaching, Iโ€™ve learned that creative breakthroughs come from courage, play, and the right kind of guidance. In our mentorship group, Iโ€™ll help you: โ€ข find your visual voice, โ€ข strengthen your compositions and textures, and โ€ข build the confidence to create paintings that sing. If youโ€™re ready to take your work โ€” and your joy in it โ€” to the next level, Iโ€™d love to have you join me. ๐Ÿ’›
Gotta love those micaceous pigments!!! #degillettc Gotta love those micaceous pigments!!! #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #negativepainting #stencilstuff #mica #gold #delicious #australiannativeflowers
Seriously. I tell all. Want to upskill your painti Seriously. I tell all. Want to upskill your painting practice? Join me on Patreon, or join me for personal mentorship on @mastrius.official #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #negativepainting #artloversaustralia #montvilleartgallery #australiannativeflowers #mastriusmaster #mastriusartist #artclassesforadults
A quick example of why your first layer of gesso n A quick example of why your first layer of gesso needs to be rough and crisscross, not thin, neat, or smooth. Get that energy working for you, right from the start! #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #mastriusmaster #gesso #texturedpainting #artmentorship
Feeling humbled and absolutely thrilled to share t Feeling humbled and absolutely thrilled to share that Iโ€™ve been recognised as a Mastrius Master Artist! ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ’ซ My very first mentorship with this inspiring global artist community launches in January 2026, and I canโ€™t wait to welcome you into the journey. Much, much more info to come โ€” stay tuned! #MastriusMasterArtist #ArtistMentor #ArtMentorship #DeGillettCox #AustralianArtist #ArtCommunity #CreativeJourney #ArtInspiration #AcrylicArtist #ArtLife #MentorArtist #ArtistsSupportingArtists
Kookaburra: I need a bath. Straya: Severe thunders Kookaburra: I need a bath. Straya: Severe thunderstorm warning โš ๏ธ Kookaburra: Cold bath. Straya: Itโ€™s hail. ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธโš ๏ธ Kookaburra: Straya: ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธโš ๏ธโ›ˆ๏ธโšก๏ธโš ๏ธ Kookaburra: ๐ŸŽถ Imma wash those lice right outta my hair๐ŸŽถ #thunder #hailstorm #kookaburra #australia #rain #wynnum #queensland #wildweather #severeweather
Now this painting has a story 3 years in the makin Now this painting has a story 3 years in the making. It involves a man in love, a previously empty wallet, and a determination to make dreams come true. #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #happybirthday #secrets #longgameenergy #negativepainting #romance
Delicious. I never get enough of that smooth wrist Delicious. I never get enough of that smooth wrist action. #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #proteas #pinkpinkpink #commissionsareopen #ilovewhatido
Happy to see peeps enjoying my colours of exuberan Happy to see peeps enjoying my colours of exuberance on the @artloversaustralia walls in Melbourne!!! #degillettcox #coloursofexuberance #artloversaustralia #negativepainting #contemporaryaustralianart
๐Ÿ’ƒโœจ Say hello to Seasonal Rhythms! After a mon ๐Ÿ’ƒโœจ Say hello to Seasonal Rhythms! After a month knocked flat by Influenza A (zero stars, do not recommend ๐Ÿค’), this is the one glorious painting I managed to finish. And oh, it feels so good to be shaking off the germs, stepping back into the studio, and splashing colour around again! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’™ Now showing and available at Montville Art Gallery ๐Ÿ–ผโœจ #HinterlandRhythms #DeGillettCox #ColoursOfExuberance #BackInTheStudio #AustralianArt #MontvilleArtGallery #ArtCollectorsAustralia #ContemporaryAustralianArt #AustralianLandscapeArt #ArtHeals #FluRecoveryGlowUp #painterlife
๐ŸŒ…โœจ Off to its forever home! This very large p ๐ŸŒ…โœจ Off to its forever home! This very large painting of two kookaburras at dawn, perched in a flowering gumtree, has now flown the nest. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’ I canโ€™t wait to see where it has landed, and Iโ€™m hoping the proud new owners will share a photo of it in situ. Thereโ€™s something magical about seeing a piece come alive in its new space. ๐Ÿ’™ #KookaburraArt #AustralianBirdArt #DeGillettCox #ColoursOfExuberance #AustralianArtist #BirdArtCollectors #KookaburrasAtDawn #GumtreeArt #ContemporaryAustralianArt #ArtCollectorsAustralia #AustralianNativeBirds #OriginalArtSold
โœจ Banksia in Blue โœจ 101 x 153cm | $3600 Now sh โœจ Banksia in Blue โœจ 101 x 153cm | $3600 Now showing at Montville Art Gallery ๐ŸŒฟ Take a drive through the hinterland and lose yourself in the beauty of native Australian flowers, rich textures, and the brilliance of French Ultramarine. This piece โ€” along with many more of my works โ€” is waiting for you in Montville. ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿ“ Montville Art Gallery ๐Ÿ–ผ Available now #BanksiaInBlue #AustralianArt #MontvilleArtGallery #DeGillettCox #ColoursOfExuberance #AustralianArtist #BanksiaArt #ArtCollectorsAustralia #ContemporaryAustralianArt #BlueArt #ArtInMontville #AustralianNativeFlowers #originalartforsale
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