It has been a BIG year this year. I feel I have been sitting in the middle of a STORM waiting on a new direction, some guidance a breath of FRESH air. So here it is to make space for the ne ENERGY I give you the…. new ATTITUDE SALE Everything ...
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It’s been a tough week…
It’s been a tough week for me. Really a tough 8 weeks with life and my health as I know it. Though I continue to sit in the fire of the World as I know it and watch it all burn around me. I have been pushed and pulled, twisted inside and ...
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VERTIGO – A JOURNEY WITHIN
VERTIGO – A JOURNEY WITHIN 2021 Archibald Portrait Prize Entry. The surge rips over me, startling me as wave upon wave of disorient...
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WE ARE RENOVATING
WE ARE RENOVATING Unfortunately due to the Large hail storm on 16th November and further flooding issues caused by last weekends storm (17th-18th Jan) the Solitude Art Gallery will now have to remain CLOSED until further notice. For all sales inquir...
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CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS
CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS The Solitude Art Gallery is grateful for your ongoing support through 2019. I would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas/New Year. Christmas & New Year Trading Hours: 11th Wednesday 10am to 5pm 12th Thursday 1...
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An Artist Rising Up
An Artist Rising Up Article by Lahnee Pavlovich Photos by Pablo Pavlovich The first thing I notice pulling into the driveway at Solitude Art Gallery is the music. Well, maybe it’s the bamboo trees hidden among rugged green bushland, but then again,...
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RISE UP
RISE UP – Darren Trebilco’s Solo Art Exhibition Darren is currently working on over 20 FRESH new pieces of Artwork for the Exhibition. Since the birth of his little baby daughter Aadya his Artwork practice has to completely be overhaule...
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CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS
Here are the remaining Christmas Trading Hours for the Gallery and Open Studio. The Gallery and Studio will be taking a well earned break over January and will be only open for Private Viewings or Sales. The Gallery / Studio will REOPEN on the 30th...
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EXPRESSION SESSIONS FOR KIDS
Hi All! My name is Danielle Trebilco. Many of our Solitude Art Tribe will recognise me as the wife of talented artist Darren Trebilco. You may or may not know that I am a Montessori trained teacher and have been working with children for over 10 year...
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NEW PRICE, NEW FORMAT AND NEW WORKSHOPS
NEW PRICE, NEW FORMAT AND NEW WORKSHOPS Well we have been listening to your feedback on our first batch of Expression Sessions Workshops. This is what we have come up with…. NEW PRICE *We now have a $99 early bird rate. Pay for the workshop on...
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Join the Solitude Art Gallery Tribe
Solitude Art Gallery – Get 10%off your first purchase Join the Solitude Art Gallery Tribe HERE and received 10%off your first purchase – Valid until the 30th June 2018… Solitude Art (Official) Gallery 163 Glenview Road, G...
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DARREN TREBILCO – EXPRESSION SESSIONS
The Darren Trebilco EXPRESSION SESSIONS have arrived! JUNE ART workshops… Unleash your creative BEAST! With Darren Trebilco’s ‘EXPRESSION SESSIONS’ Your hidden creative beast awaits! SCROLL DOWN FURTHER FOR JUNE’S WORKS...
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DANIELLE SIX MONTHS AT BROKEN HEAD
Artist Statement I find myself forever trying to lose myself and fall into the moment, feverishly searching for ways to remain in the FLOW. I feel strong and find the bold strokes from brush in hand and the rattle of the can of acrylic spray paint ...
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Gallery / Open Studio Reopens
Gallery / Open Studio Reopens 11th April The Solitude Art Gallery and the Darren Trebilco Open Studio will be back to regular trading hours and re-open to the public from this Wednesday 11th April at 10am… Trading Hours… Wednesday to Sat...
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Welcoming Aadya – A new life chapter
Wow, it is hard to believe it has been three weeks since I closed the Gallery down prior to the birth of my daughter, Aadya Moonstone Trebilco… Both Danielle and I have really appreciated the space and time from Gallery and public life. This h...
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It’s been a well-guarded secret, but we can now reveal… BABY TREBILCO is arriving in MARCH!!!
It’s been a well-guarded secret, but we can now reveal… BABY TREBILCO is arriving in MARCH!!! Please be aware that Gallery hours may change without notice due to the unpredictability of this exciting time. We appreciate the LOVE ...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Solitude Art Gallery… Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Solitude Art Gallery… We like to thank you for your support over this year and we would like to wish you a Merry Chri...
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FEATHER TRIBE
FEATHER TRIBE (Set of 6) We are all just one tribe. Each feather standing alongside another in this BIG Universe. We are tall, slender, intricate, short, broad, fluffy, scruffy, colourful, flamboyant, simple. We are brown, black, white, re...
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BARNY
BARNY You are immersed deep in the rich earth, accompanied only by your thoughts and the pulsing of your heart. You forge forward. Scratching away at the surface of a great, BIG DREAM. Feeling the pulse of the Great Mother, you open your eye...
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COURTSHIP
COURTSHIP The COURTSHIP ritual now, begins… Simultaneously, our suitor and the rest of the flock break out into dance. He is bold, strong and oh, so PINK! He unfurls his gorgeous wings as he takes a quick glance across to gain the attention ...
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MURRAY
MURRAY This larikin I call Murray typifies the excitement, the joy, the wobble and the bloody awkwardness we all experience in life. With that BIG cheeky grin, life can not be all that bad. Murray shows us we can all swim in joy, even while life ha...
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THE VOID
THE VOID Into the void all things must go and out of the void all new things come. Find the reaper, the crow. Feel her wings tips as they brush your face, hear the thump of her feathers, embrace the power as you fearlessly face the open vastness of ...
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FREE CALL OF THE WILD CATALOGUE
Just follow the information below. FREE ‘CALL OF THE WILD’ CATALOGUE! Download your free copy of the ‘CALL OF THE WILD’ Exhibition catalogue. Click on the link below DOWNLOAD CATALOGUE HERE FREE ‘CALL OF THE WILD Sched...
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CALL OF THE WILD EXHIBITION
CALL OF THE WILD - Darren Trebilco’s Solo Exhibition Feeling like a walk on the wild side? Sunshine Coast artist, Darren Trebilco’s latest solo exhibition, C...
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EVOLUTION RISING
EVOLUTION RISING So if you haven’t made it to the Darren Trebilco’s – EVOLUTION RISING well maybe it is time to get on down to it!… Now showing @ The Fix Coolum Shed 1 / 132 Greenoaks Drive Coolum, Queensland, Austral...
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Celebrate…
Celebrate… Solitude Art Gallery / Open Studio’s Fourth Birthday, with FREE Shipping. Spend over $999 to receive this special offer! Use the USER CODE: blissful frog at the Shopping Cart for free shipping in Australia… View all artw...
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‘KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-2′
‘KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-2′ Artist Darren Trebilco 2017 ARCHIBALD PORTRAIT COMPETITION ENTRY… ***Artwork is currently located at the NSW Art Gallery for judging. Artwork is available for purchase and will be shipped upon it’...
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Reminder – Gallery CLOSED dates…
The Gallery will be CLOSED from the 18th June to the public for a well earned rest! The Gallery will re-open to the public on the Wednesday the 12th July 2017. Thank you for your understanding Regards Solitude Art Gallery. Reminder – Gal...
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THE VISITOR – DARREN TREBILCO’S LATEST ARTWORK
THE VISITOR DARREN TREBILCO – STARES AT THE VISITOR – SOLITUDE ART GALLERY – 163 Glenview Road Glenview QLD 4553 DARREN TREBILCO – THE VISITOR – SOLITUDE ART GALLERY – 163 Glenview Road Glenview QLD 4553 I was unpr...
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Solitude Art Gallery… Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Solitude Art Gallery… The Solitude Art Gallery and Open Studio is now CLOSED for the Christmas and New Year break. The Galle...
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Own your own original Darren Trebilco
Own your own original Darren Trebilco artwork Own your own original Darren Trebilco artwork, TODAY! Introducing the Solitude Art Gallery 5 Step Payment Plan. Step 1. Choose your Artwork Step 2. Contact the Gallery to place 30% deposit on your artw...
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INXS KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-1
INXS KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-3 Artist Darren Trebilco INXS KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-1 Artist Darren Trebilco – In the Gallery INXS KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-1 Artist Darren Trebilco – Detail of face INXS KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-1 Artist Darren ...
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KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-3
KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-3 Artist Darren Trebilco 2016 ARCHIBALD PORTRAIT ENTRY – KIRK PENGILLY PORTRAIT-3 Artist Darren Trebilco The two sides of Kirk Pengilly. Standing in the light but so often overshadowed. The guy from INXS with the gla...
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PAINTING OF THE MONTH – ‘SHAPE SHIFTER’
‘SHAPE SHIFTER’ The world can become so unfamiliar and far disconnected from reality. For some, this is the norm. They buy into the dream that some day they will be eating rainbows and feeling fulfilled. Nothing is real, a copy of a copy. Fake nai...
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PAINTING OF THE MONTH – ‘SHIA’
SHIA – A lovely Barn Owl created by Artist Darren Trebilco can be viewed at the Sunshine Coast Solitude Art Gallery/Open Studio Glenview QLD Solitude Art Gallery – Painting of the Month – SHIA – Barn Owl For six weeks, I was bombard...
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From the Solitude Art Gallery…March
Latest news from the Solitude Art Gallery / Studio… Wednesday 23rd March 2016 Hi Solitude Art Tribe!Well, it is time agai...
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Easter holiday trading hours…
Easter holiday trading hours… Solitude Art Gallery – Will be CLOSED over the Easter Holidays until the 7th April 2016 Solitude Art Gallery – Will be CLOSED over the Easter Holidays… The Solitude Art Gallery wishes everyone, A ...
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Latest news from the Solitude Art Gallery / Studio… Friday 26th February 2016 Hi Solitude Art Tribe! It is hard to believ...
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‘SHIA’ – Barn Owl
SHIA – Detail of the Barn Owl Face Artwork created by Artist Darren Trebilco can be viewed at the Sunshine Coast Solitude Art Gallery/Open Studio Glenview QLD ‘SHIA’ – Barn Owl For six weeks, I was bombarded relentlessly with the sight of this ...
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Hi Solitude Art Tribe! It has been a successful year at the Gallery/Studio with plenty of visitors, sales and lots of creativity this year. It has definitely been an amazing journey, especially considering that the Gallery has only been going for ...
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LATEST ARTWORK…’LORETTA’
LORETTA by Sunshine Coast Artist Darren Trebilco – Detail of face ‘LORETTA’ ‘LORETTA’ found me, lost in the woods of creative disillusionment. This spirit animal knows when to intervene and when not to. It was a blessing...
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‘Solitude’ Exhibition – Maleny
Darren Trebilco invites you to: ‘Solitude’ Exhibition – Maleny Location / Date and Time Maleny Library Monday 2 November to Monday 30 November Following a burning passion of self-expression Darren Trebilco works out of his studio...
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Latest Artwork… ‘THUNDER CLOUD’
Latest Artwork… ‘THUNDER CLOUD’ The wolf spirit holds its steely gaze on the target while the warrior holds his ground. The warrior remains calm, utilising strength, empathy and knowledge to overcome adversity. Reflecting back over...
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TREBILCO ventures to Sydney…
TREBILCO ventures to Sydney for his 2016 ARCHIBALD PORTRAIT Sitter…. Just recently, I ventured down to Sydney to catch up with my 2016 Archibald Portrait sitter. It was a breath of fresh air to get out of the studio and spend some time with m...
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‘WALK THE BLACK DOG’
Solitude Art Gallery – Painting of the Month – ‘WALK THE BLACK DOG’ I grab my red leash and wrap it around your whining neck. You howl and snarl at me but it is all I have to contain you, filthy beast. Outside the sun is shin...
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DARREN TREBILCO invites you to “Explore the depths of a Moment in Time”…
Come out and visit… The Solitude Art (Official) Gallery / Open Studio is located in an intimate setting in Glenview. It is just off the highway, behind the Ettamogah Pub, a short distance along Glenview Road. Once there, you will meet and tal...
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WHAT A JOURNEY!
WHAT A JOURNEY! As I sit here writing this blog, I am full of anticipation to be reunited with my 2015 Archibald portrait entry, ‘THE MAN WHO HAS NO IMAGINATION HAS NO WINGS’… I have to admit, I really enjoy viewing my artwork in the months after I h...
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LOYALTY & COURAGE – Spirit Bird Diptych
LOYALTY & COURAGE – Spirit Bird Diptych The moment had come. After waiting patiently for two months, my timber frames standing blank and readied, you finally arrived. My creative energy had been fuelled by months of anticipation. As you passed o...
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Whats been happening at the Gallery…
What’s been happening at the Gallery… After completing my Archibald Portrait entry piece and then backing it up with a successful EOFY FLOW NOW Sale, I took some time out. It was an opportunity to recharge, spend some time with my fiance...
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2015 Archibald Portrait Entry – Stages…
2015 Archibald Portrait Entry – Stages… ‘THE MAN WHO HAS NO IMAGINATION HAS NO WINGS’ Hi Solitude Art Tribe, I thought I would share with you the development of this year’s Archibald piece. For me, it has been a very ...
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2015 Archibald Portrait Entry…
2015 Archibald Portrait Entry… THE MAN WHO HAS NO IMAGINATION HAS NO WINGS 2015 Archibald Portrait Entry Artist Darren Trebilco Self-Portrait Do you want to know my story? Here I am open, raw and exposed for you to judge. That is how it is in ...
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FLOW NOW SALE…
Flow Now Solitude Art Gallery end of financial year Sale… Hi Solitude Art Gallery Tribe… Here’s a sneak peak of what is on offer in our up and coming FLOW NOW SALE. As of Wednesday, June 17th, we will be offering over 50 art...
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Archibald entries, Self portraits..
Solitude Art Gallery Feature - Archibald entries, Self portraits. ‘WARRIOR’ – $NFS Archibald entries, Self portraits.. This week and next week Solitude Art Gallery is will be doing an online feature of the portrait . This my first ...
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‘Bleeding Heart’ – Darren Trebilco
Solitude Art Gallery – Painting of the Month – ‘Bleeding Heart’ – $1,750.00 ‘Bleeding Heart’ This moment. Your world has just been jolted and turned upside down. This one, endless moment. Disbelief as you g...
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25 Random Things about Darren Trebilco
25 Random Things about Darren Trebilco. You might not have known… 25 Random Things about Darren Trebilco. You might not have known… 1. I like pomegranate juice! 2. My favourite medium to use would have to be oils. I just love how they go...
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“This will either tear me apart or…”
“So shortly, I will be embarking on this next venture, expecting that it will either tear me apart or I will achieve what is needed to get this piece completed…” Darren Trebilco finding the creative flow at the Solitude Art Gallery Here I am l...
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Painting of the Month ‘SUN GOD’
Look to the east and find the horizon. There you stand at dawn, waiting in silence for the eruption of the first rays of the mighty ‘SUN GOD’. She radiates crimson, orange, ochre, full of strength, courage and blazing power! She has blessed us with t...
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Progress in the Solitude Art Studio…
Over the last month now I have been hard at work on my second large Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo. I am now making in the final development stages of these two pieces before they make it to the Gallery showroom. On completion and release of the two Bl...
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Solitude Art Gallery Easter Trading Hours
Solitude Art Gallery Easter Trading Hours…. The Solitude Art Gallery Trading hours for this short EASTER holiday week…. We will be trading only on Easter Saturday 10am to 5pm due to the Public Holidays requirements. Have a great Easter H...
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New Artwork – ‘SHAPE SHIFTER’
New Artwork – ‘SHAPE SHIFTER’ Media Oil on Canvas Size H 900mm x W 405mm x B 45mm Artist Darren Trebilco The world can become so unfamiliar and far disconnected from reality. For some, this is the norm. They buy into the dream th...
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New art – Red Tailed Black Cockatoo
Connecting with my latest artwork of a Red Tailed Black Cockatoo Connecting with my latest artwork of a Red Tailed Black Cockatoo. For over one month now I have been hard at work on this large Black Cockatoo. He will also soon have a friend with an o...
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Solitude Art Gallery Christmas / New Year Closure Dates…
Solitude Art Gallery will be CLOSED from: Monday 22nd December and will RE-OPEN Wednesday 14th January. For all sales inquiries or appointments during this time contact Darren Trebilco 0413 013 882 info@solitudeart.com.au The Solitude Art Gallery is...
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So what is in the Art Studio?
So what is in the Solitude Art Studio located in Sunny Glenview? Well, we have a few pieces still unfinished for 2014. There are currently three pieces nearing completion and looking for a new home. The large Black Cockatoo (TOP) will soon have a fri...
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Latest Artwork – ‘ULYSSES’
Media Pastel on Canvas Size H 900mm x W 1200mm x B 45mm Artist Darren Trebilco Bask in the everlasting glory of this revered and majestic beast. In just over a century, the losses of the tiger population have been documented to be at a staggering 97%...
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‘MONSTERA DELICOSA’ Darren Trebilco
‘MONSTERA DELICOSA’ by Darren Trebilco Inspired straight from the Solitude Art Gallery Gardens… Media Acrylic on Board Size H 325mm x W 275mm x B 20m – See more at: ‘MONSTERA DELICOSA’
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‘MAXIMUS’ by Darren Trebilco
Dominating, bright, vivid and standing strong this is Trebilco’s latest mixed media piece of a Currawong called ‘MAXIMUS’. Media Mixed Media on Canvas Size H 600mm x W 450mm x B 45mm SOLITUDE ART® © - See more at: ‘MAXIMUS’
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‘WAR PAINT’ Artist Darren Trebilco
Media Acrylic on Canvas Size H 900mm x W 1200mm x B 45mm Artist Darren Trebilco Times have changed, voices now silenced from heavy hands. Pushed, prodded, enraged, tired of being controlled. The irritating, meaningless, white noise distracting and in...
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‘KING DES’ by Darren Trebilco
Media Mixed Media on Timber Frame Size H 950mm x W 600mm x B 45mm Artist Darren Trebilco With a whoosh of striking red and brilliant green, ‘DES’ swooped down into my life to capture my heart. With character that packed a punch and childlike qualitie...
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Flawless finish to Trebilco’s artwork
To keep the Sunshine Coast artist Darren Trebilco in the zone, producing his unique original artwork in his beautiful studio. Darren chooses to out source his custom handmade stretched canvases and all of his timber frame requirements to two local an...
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Sneak peek at Trebilco’s latest artwork
Sneak peek at Darren trebilco’s latest artwork Meet ‘KING DES’ the biggest DES-straction across the land… This lovely mixed media piece will be available for sale this weekend (6th September) in the Solitude Art Gallery. 163 ...
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Latest Artwork ‘Edwards Secret Garden’
Latest Art work ‘Edwards Secret Garden’ is the Sunshine Coast Dynamic Artist Darren Trebilco. As you dip your toes into the warm Pacific waters that embrace our coast, take a moment to let your gaze drift across the deepest blue, towards...
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Vibrant PINK a favorite for some time now
Good morning everyone…as an artist there is a lot to get excited about! Plenty of influences everywhere to get the creative juices flowing…Those who know my work COLOUR is everything for me and my artwork. I have had this favorite vibran...
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Archibald Portrait Prize ‘HAT FITZ
Archibald Portrait Prize ‘HAT FITZ The beginnings of ‘HAT FITZ BEARDED BLUES’ by Darren Trebilco This morning I happy to announce that my 2014 Archibald Portrait Entry ‘HAT FITZ – BEARDED BLUES’ has been delivered ...
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What happening in Gallery Studio….
SOLITUDE ART GALLERY FRESH START ON THE EASEL What has been happening in the Solitude Art Gallery Studio…. Hi everyone, just dropping a line to say hi and let you know what has been happening in the Solitude Art Gallery Studio…. absolutely NOT...
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Archibald portrait prize announced….
Archibald finalist announced today…. Sending out support, good vibes and LOVE to all of the entrants who have entered into this year Archibald Portrait Prize. With rumours of over 900 entrants it is going to be massive either way, GOOD LUCK! A...
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‘THREE PARROT SWING’
‘THREE PARROT SWING’ Artist Darren Trebilco There she is stripped bare, as vulnerable and exposed as the day she entered the world. Free from judgement, free from fear…pure as nature intended. I gaze upon her smile, those lips, soft, del...
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HAT FITZ – BEARDED BLUES
‘Hat Fitz- Bearded Blues’ Darren Trebilco’s 2014 Archibald Portrait entry. The authentic, bushy-bearded men of the “good ol’ days”, remnants of the outback, are going the way of the Tasmanian tiger. Back then, life was so simple, m...
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Sunshine Coast Daily article…
Hoping Hat makes the cut… My 2014 Archibald Portrait of Hat Fitz also made it to page 5 of the Sunshine Coast Daily on the 14th June. Sorry about the delay in getting the articles up though the newspapers were both very keen to get the article ...
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Artist aims for Archibald
Letting the lines of life direct the brush For those of you how missed it or do not receive the Glasshouse Country Newspaper, check out last weeks front cover and featured article! Sunshine Coast artist Darren Trebilco has been receiving accolades f...
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Couriering your newly-purchased Art
Couriering your newly-purchased Artwork from the Solitude Art Gallery… The Solitude Art Gallery choose to use International Art Services (IAS) to courier all major pieces of artwork around Australia and Internationally. When it comes to transpo...
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