About Desley

I'm Desley Brown, a visual storyteller based in the beautiful Blue Mountains of Australia. My art is born from a deep longing to express what words often cannot - those sacred, soul-stirring moments where nature, emotion and memory collide.

I came to painting not just as a creative outlet, but as a form of personal healing. As a mother of four, an intuitive, and quiet observer of the world, I've always felt called to create spaces - on canvas and in life - where beauty, peace and presence can live.

My work blends soft abstraction, touches of realism, and rich symbolism - dragonflies, butterflies, birds, mist, florals, water and landscape - recurring symbols of archetypal energy that speak of transformation, femininity, and emotional depth. Each piece is layered with intention, often combining acrylics, oils, collage and translucent marks to evoke atmosphere and feeling. I paint to explore the unseen - what we feel but cannot always name - and to give that energy form.

My Mission
To create art that awakens wonder, grounds the spirit, and brings soulful beauty into modern spaces. Whether it's a quiet moment captured in soft florals, or a bold symbol of personal rebirth, my pieces are designed to resonate with the heart.

Values I Paint By
- Connection - to nature, to emotion, to self
- Freedom in expression - freedom from perfection, from a place of presence
- Honesty - my work reflects real emotion, not just aesthetic trends. I paint what I feel deeply
- Peace & power - the wild feminine and the grounded healer in harmony

For Interior Designers and Spiritual Collectors
My work suits soulful interiors - spaces that breathe. From serene bedrooms to statement entryways, my paintings are made to ground and elevate. My artworks hold space as an emotional anchor. Each piece carrying energy, emotion and meaning that anchors a space in calm, warmth and soul.

If you're a seeker of beauty that moves you, a mother who holds space for others, or a designer curating homes that feel like sanctuaries, I created this work for you.

Ready to explore?
Visit the gallery to see my lates originals, soulful prints and works in progress. If it stirs something in you, it's not by accident. Honour that pull. These are the pieces that become a part of your story.