Debra Hood
With 30 years experience as an artist, Debra Hood is a Brisbane local who paints colour-filled Queenslanders surrounded by nature, reimagined as explosions of whimsical colour. She specialises in intricate, colourful and detail cityscapes that capture the romantic essence of inner-city Brisbane suburbs.
She began by painting window-framed scenes with near expansive white cloth nappies on a clothesline, obscuring the view of the world – a reflection of the struggles of raising three young children and leading an insular domestic life with little time for creativity.
As her children grew, so did her love and appreciation of Queensland architecture, and thus her artwork transformed to be a celebration of domestic life within the beautiful suburbs of Brisbane, and the joyful creative challenge of resolving the placement of clashing colours and patterns alongside one another.
Over time, the foliage of her paintings became more dotted, mirroring the Brisbane springtime when the blossoms of Jacaranda, Poinciana, Pink Trumpet and Golden Penda trees fall en masse like confetti, to create a multicoloured carpet that is today featured in her paintings surrounding the iconic Queenslander houses. Her aim is to bring joy to the viewer, and a sense of childhood nostalgia, as they search to find tiny hidden secrets amongst the foliage, or daydream about life inside the houses.
To find out more about Debra and her work, go to: https://www.debrahoodart.com.au
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 40cm, 45cm x 60cm,
60cm x 80cm, 75cm x 100cm,
90cm x 120cm -
A Cantarito is a tequila-based highball, Paloma-like cocktail, with ingredients that include orange, pink grapefruit, lemon and lime juice, served in a clay cup known as a Jarrito de Barro
This painting is primarily focused on the inner city Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo, 4151, and features homes from the client's childhood.
Get in touch for your slice of pink and citrus.
This reproduction is an open edition. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
120cm x 150cm, 80cm x 100cm,
48cm x 60cm, 30cm x 37.5cm -
A bounty of colour provides a playful summery image of Queenslander architecture in Brisbane avenues.
Brisbane's suburban streetscapes are often covered in the blossoms of purple Jacaranda flowers, Poinciana red and green, Yellow and Pink Penda Tree, Flame Trees and so many more. This painting pays reverence to the romance of the Queenslander house and the unique colours of Brisbane. The Brisbane City skyline across the top reveals a number of iconic structures; The Gabba, Kurilpa Bridge, Brisbane Wheel, City Hall and the Story Bridge.
All the Queenslanders in the Avenues show the variation in vintage, style and detail that these domestic dwellings hold. Always wanting the viewer to engage with my work on a physically close level, I hide small animals, birds and objects to be discovered amongst the confetti like foliage.
Confetti Avenues is a digital reworking of the original artwork titled, Brisbane Confetti With a Violet Blush (2020).
Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly. Canvases are stretched on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 90cm
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19 Birds, One Gnome and a Dog focuses on Queenslander homes from Hawthorne, Brisbane to Mackay.
A bit of fun and nostalgia, this work features a range of Queenslander homes, from a colonial, to a lime green retro home complete with a flamingo statue in the tropical garden and 3 ducks on the fibro wall. Can you discover all 19 birds, a dog and a Bronco's gnome?
This reproduction is available in a limited run of 50 editions. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 102cm, 45cm x 153cm,
50cm x 170cm, 80cm x 272cm -
A depiction of the Brown Snake meandering through confetti.
The Brisbane River has long been called the Brown Snake because of its murky discolouration. Due to urbanisation and dredging impacting its hydrology, it is unlikely to ever return to a blue colour. Despite this, the river is beloved by Brisbane residents and this painting celebrates its brown tones with a thin meandering line travelling from the river estuary at Moreton Bay, to the suburb of Fig Tree Pocket.
Abstract in its arial presentation, thousands of small colourful dot-like brush strokes embrace the brown snake as it is embraced by all who treasure its significance to Brisbane life.
This reproduction is an open edition. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 150cm, 34cm x 170cm,
40cm x 200cm -
A reworking of Debra's well-known, Along the River (c. 2012), which was featured on the Mooroolbin I City Cat until 2022.
From the Verandah features an updated Brisbane Skyline, with the addition of the Kurilpa Bridge, and a confetti sky brings added vibrancy.
This reproduction is an open edition. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 90cm, 40cm x 120cm
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Sherwood Arboretum is a vibrant and lively representation of the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum in Brisbane, capturing the essence of the local architecture and natural beauty. The Queenslander style houses stand gracefully along the riverbank, adorned in pastel hues that evoke a sense of warmth and charm.
Sherwood Arboretum was opened on World Forestry Day in 1925, and is home to roughly 1100 trees, across 250 native species. Some of these species are captured in this painting, including Bottle trees, Gum trees, and Bunya Pines, while my classic confetti celebration dances above the canopy.
This reproduction is available in a limited run of 50 editions. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 60cm
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Queensland Bounty was commissioned by the Brisbane Airport Corporation and features a view of the Brisbane skyline, the air traffic control tower and three aeroplanes.
This reproduction is available in a limited run of 100 editions. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
44cm x 60cm
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A colour-filled cityscape centred around lemon and orange trees.
This reproduction is available in a limited run of 50 editions. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
40cm x 60cm, 66cm x 100cm
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Tugulawa (tuh-goo-la-wa) is an indigenous word, meaning 'place of the heart'. It is believed to refer to the heart shaped bend in the Brisbane River surrounding our suburb, or maybe the heart shaped parcel of land that makes up Bulimba and Balmoral.
This painting extends from Tugulawa on the right, through to Humbug Reach in the Brisbane River, near New Farm Park and East Brisbane.
On the left side, there are 5 homes that were demolished or removed amid disputation to make way for the widening of Wynnum Rd in 2018. A traffic signal box (TSB) I painted and named Heritage Mourning sits near these houses. Completed in 2016, I was commenting on the destruction of the traditional essence of our inner city homes and so I painted the large Moreton Bay fig trees with black lace bands around their limbs, symbolising their selection for imminent destruction. Prophetically, 2 years later the view from this TSB was total annihilation of huge Mowbray Park trees and the Queenslanders that had graced Wynnum Rd for 100 years.
The painting also shows the ever changing city skyline, ferry stops and the Brisbane Powerhouse and Woolstores at Teneriffe.
This reproduction is an open edition for sizes up to 40cm x 60cm, and a limited run of 200 for sizes above 66cm x 100cm. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 60cm, 40cm x 80cm,
50cm x 100cm, 60cm x 120cm,
80cm x 160cm, 100cm x 200cm -
Spread along Shorncliffe shores, like a row of sentinels, Cottonwood tree form a protective stance against the oncoming salty sea winds. This artwork is a vibrant tapestry filled with intricate details like dogs, people, flying foxes and birds, each carefully painted to showcase their unique personalities.
The violet sky glows above as White Ibis live amongst the Moreton Bay figs, ready to snatch your chips, and children play among the trees as life happens throughout this historical suburb.
Sentinels by the Bay has been a labour of love that seeks to capture the historic architecture and lush scenery of the bayside area.
Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
60cm x 60cm, 80cm x 80cm
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Hibiscus Affair is a landscape of inner-city Brisbane houses. From pink render to lacy colonials, this painting shows different styles of classic Queenslander architecture. The buildings are surrounded by tropical flora such as a huge mango tree, vibrant orange palms and the two hibiscus shrubs front and centre.
This reproduction only has less than 5 editions left! Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 30cm, 45cm x 45cm,
60cm x 60cm, 80cm x 80cm -
Tangerine palms & muticoloured flora, plus a Queenslander or two in Brisbane!
A cityscape of abundant colour and various tropical flora. Mangoes, hibiscus and grevillea hide numerous birds. Norman Park State School sits high on the hill looking down to the Brisbane River with Hawthorne Ferry Terminal and the Brisbane Powerhouse next to New Farm Park.
This reproduction is an open edition. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 30cm, 40cm x 40cm,
45cm x 45cm, 60cm x 60cm,
80cm x 80cm -
The Colourbond Series are paintings of individual-style Queenslander homes, ranging from colonial worker's cottages, to triple gables Ashgrovian and Spanish-mission style, just to name a few. Each piece is so named because of the roof colour matching the Colorbond steel colours in Australia. Each artwork employs large areas of clashing foreground colour plains, a middle-ground house and the background suggesting the sub-tropical backyards and views beyond. Highly colourful, these works allowed me to place unlikely colour companions in a deliberately challenging way.
This reproduction is available in a limited run of 1000 editions. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 120cm, 40cm x 160cm
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Brisbane's suburban streets are often covered in the blossoms of purple Jacaranda flowers, Poinciana red and green, Yellow and Pink Penda Trees, Flame Trees and so many more. This painting pays homage to the romance of the Queenslander house and the unique colours of Brisbane. The Brisbane city skyline reveals a number of iconic structures; The Gabba, Kurilpa Bridge, Brisbane Wheel, City Hall and the Story Bridge.
This reproduction is an open edition for sizes up to 40x160cm, and a limited run of 100 editions for sizes 50x200cm and above. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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Reproduction print on canvas
30cm x 90cm, 40cm x 120cm
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Nestled amongst the trees of Sherwood Arboretum, these Queenslanders stand gracefully along the riverbank. Agathis Robusta (a native Evergreen and the first trees planted in the Arboretum) stands watch over a southern stretch of the Maiwar river, observing a century of change.
The Sherwood Arboretum was opened on World Forestry Day in 1925, and is home to roughly 1100 trees, across 250 native species. Some of these species are captured in this painting, including Bottle trees, Gum trees, and Bunya Pines, while Debra’s classic confetti celebration dances above the canopy.
This artwork is a reworking of my previous work, Sherwood Arboretum.
This reproduction is available in a limited run of 50 editions. Reproductions are made to order and are ready in approximately 10-14 days.
Reproductions are printed on American-made 350gsm IJP Pro Edition Canvas with archival Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks and varnished with UV-resistant Aquathane Laminate, which keeps the artwork from fading for 100 years when displayed correctly.
Canvases are stretched by hand on environmentally friendly, Queensland-grown Araucaria pine and come ready to hang. Alternatively, they can be purchased rolled (without stretching), which can then be shipped easily in a postage tube.
Each reproduction comes with a numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
Purchasing from Debra Hood:
Domestic and international shipping rates will be determined directly with Debra during the purchasing process.
Please be aware that I do not currently ship to the USA.
My works are printed in Brisbane at Art House HQ, who are fine art reproduction specialists. Prints typically take 10 days to arrive at my studio, at which time I will email to advise you of the shipping details and tracking number.
Framing options can be viewed on my website, and pricing is available in the drop down menu on the artwork’s page.
I currently offer a 100% refund if the artwork is faulty, and a credit if you change your mind. Please be aware that this will require you to pay for return shipping.