About the Artist

Debbie Mackinnon is an Australian artist whose work is grounded in drawing, observation and an experimental mixed media approach. Walking in the landscape and working on location are fundamental to her practice, with sketchbooks accompanying her throughout Australia and overseas. These energetic drawings become the starting point for expressive paintings that combine observation, memory and abstraction.

After rigorous art school training in London, Debbie spent two decades as an award-winning Art Director designing children's books before returning to painting full-time after moving to Australia more than 30 years ago.

Alongside her studio practice, Debbie teaches workshops, retreats and online courses, sharing her passion for expressive drawing, experimentation and the simple but transformative act of paying attention. Her work has been shortlisted for numerous national art prizes and is held in private collections throughout Australia and internationally.