Art Guided by Soul & Place

Deb McMenamin is a mixed-media artist based on the Gold Coast, Australia, creating expressive, intuitive works inspired by nature, travel, and soul connection.

 

After dedicating over four decades to teaching art, Deb shifted her focus to her own creative practice — building a vibrant studio life rooted in curiosity, colour, and a deep connection to place.

 

From the layered blues of the Pacific Ocean to the vibrant energy of the Sri Lankan jungle, her work captures the beauty in stillness, movement, and memory. In 2025, she completed a month-long residency at the Macushla Artist Residency in the UNESCO-listed Sri Lankan highlands, where her Soul Elements series took shape — inspired by sacred landscapes, temple rituals, and the magic of everyday encounters.

 

Her recent journey into surfing at 59 has deepened her relationship with the sea, adding another layer of movement, joy, and freedom to her creative process.

 

Each piece Deb creates invites viewers to experience the same sense of freedom and inspiration she finds in the natural world.