Debra studied for her B.Arts degree at Beloit College, Wisconsin, U.S.A. and for her M.Ed degree at Bristol University, U.K. She taught art at primary school level for many years. Recently she has devoted herself to her own artistic activities. She is Chairman of Sevenoaks Art Club and Area Coordinator for the Sevenoaks Area Artists taking part in South East Open Studios.
Debra spends several months each year in Florida where she paints and exhibits on a regular basis.
Debra's paintings are about colour, about marks making up shapes and getting something to happen visually. Her paintings come from an urgent need to discharge sensations and visions. She strives for the playful, the exuberant and the uplifting. Her subject matter focuses on beauties in the natural world, fruit, vegetables, flowers, trees, skies and the human form. This year she is addicted to watercolour and ink.
Debra also works in oils, acrylics, gouache, inks, monoprints with all the energy, colour and verve that can squash inside four edges.
Debra has a small gallery in the UK where she welcomes visitors by prior appointment - telephone ++44 (0)1959 569054.
