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Brett Whiteley became increasingly dependent on alcohol and became addicted to heroin, leading to bouts of schizophrenia. Whiteley's work output began a steep decline, although its market value continued to climb. He made several attempts to dry out and get off drugs completely, all ultimately unsuccessful. In 1989, he divorced Wendy, whom he had always credited as his 'muse', and on June 15, 1992, he died of a heroin overdose, alone in a motel in Thirroul, north of Wollongong, New South Wales at the age of 53.
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∙ 15y agoHe lived 7 April 1939 - 15 June 1992. He was found in a motel room in Thirroul, north of Wollongong.
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Where did Brett Whiteley grow up?
Brett Whiteley grew up in Longueville New South Wales Australia
Brett Whiteley Opera House?
Brett Whiteley is known for painting a picture of the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. He painted it in the year 1982.
Why did Brett Whiteley become an artist?
While Brett Whiteley was at school in Bathurst, he was interested in landscape painting and became influenced by the Post Impressionists. The artist Vincent van Gogh espicially interested him and Whiteley refered to him in many of his artworks.
When was Brett Whiteley's matchsticks made?
According to travelmate.com, it was in 1991.
What techniques did Brett whiteley use in self portrait in the studio?
many techniques were used in his painting "Self Portrait in the Studio". Brett Whiteley, like most artists, often painted with oil paint on canvs. But he often mixed different techniques like for instance oil, paper, graphite and tempera on plywood. The types of mediums used in Brett Whiteley's paintings was mainly oil and the colour blue as he really liked the standing out of the colour. Also, Brett whiteley used texture like his hair. He has used many different colours but mostly the colour blue.
What nationality is Brett whiteley?
Brett Whiteley's nationality is Australian.
Who was vanessa in brett whiteley's mixed media 1985?
Vanessa was a friend of Brett Whiteley.
Did Brett Whiteley enjoy art in school?
Brett Whiteley did enjoy art in school that's why he became an artist
Where did Brett Whiteley grow up?
Brett Whiteley grew up in Longueville New South Wales Australia
Where was Brett whiteley born?
in Alaska
What are Brett Whiteley's famous paintings?
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Brett Whiteley Opera House?
Brett Whiteley is known for painting a picture of the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. He painted it in the year 1982.
Where did Brett whiteley live?
he lived in sydney
What subject matter did Brett Whiteley paint?
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Why did Brett Whiteley paint the Olgas?
yes
What influences did Brett Whiteley have?
Brett was influenced by everyday objects, and the realism of everything and everyone.
When was Brett whiteley born?
April 7th 1939
