Jan Gaebler

I am originally from Western Australia and studied fine art at the National Art School (NAS) and the Claremont School of Art.  Although my art career swerved off course for many years as I pursued a more financially lucrative professional path, my passion for drawing, painting and creating was never far from my heart.
I have lived permanently in the beautiful and inspiring Tamar Valley region now for 20 years,.
A Gypsy by heart and spirit, I have travelled and lived in every Australian State as well as overseas, however my true Nirvana is realised when I am deep within the Australian bush.  Many of my artworks over the years have been inspired by the colours, shapes, flora and fauna found in the outback and bush areas of Australia.  I am a multidisciplinary artist, however I find watercolour captures the ancient quietness, earthy warmth and fluid connection to the land, which I have found only in the Australian bush.
In 2021, I collaborated with a Bush Poet, who goes by the name Waldo Bayley, to create an illustrated children's book depicting and explaining the wonderful native animals found in Tasmania.  Our book, Waldo's Wild Things, is now in its 3rd printing and we are thrilled by the ongoing delight we see on readers' faces when they first open our book and embrace the diversity of the animals depicted.
I continue to be drawn to painting Australian native animals, birds, our vibrant flora, sweeping landscapes, iconic landmarks and on occasions domestic animals and portraits.