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​​​​Debbie Lawrence is a Brighton-based painter whose  work is a joyful celebration of colour and texture. Her paintings invite viewers to reflect on our profound 

connection to water and the transformative power of shared human experiences.

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At the heart of her practice is an exploration of women’s lives—expressing strength, vulnerability, and collective joy. Lawrence is fascinated by the shifting ‘gears’ women move through over a lifetime, capturing moments of intimacy, freedom, and connection through a distinctly female gaze.

 

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Lawrence holds a degree in Multi Media Textiles from Loughborough University.

She subsequently established a successful freelance career spanning textiles, fashion, and interiors. This background continues to inform her painterly approach, particularly in her sensitivity to surface, materiality, and colour.

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Debbie often paints large swimming events on Brighton Beach, just a short distance from her home. Recently, she captured the energy of International Women’s Day and a Pride swim, using the collective experience of people entering the water to create a figurative landscape. 

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“The sight, sound & energy of 500 people in the sea is so joyous and moving, everyone is so present with the moment. I love the way bodies merge, the pops of neon colours from swimming hats and the way everything fades into the horizon. It’s like I’m standing in my painting” 

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​Lawrence’s sought-after work is in private collections throughout the UK, Europe, USA and Australia. 

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