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Debra studied for her B.Arts degree at Beloit College, Wisconsin, U.S.A. and for her M.Ed degree at Bristol University, UK.  She taught art at primary school level for many years.  Recently she has devoted herself to her
own artistic activities.  She is Area Coordinator for the Sevenoaks Area Artists taking part in South East Open Studios and having recently retired as chair, she now takes care of Public Relations for Sevenoaks Art Club.

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 paintings are life affirming, she hopes the viewer will smile and be moved. Subject matter focuses on beauties in the natural world, fruit, vegetables, flowers, trees, skies and the human form.  Continuing fascination with watercolour and ink has led to other mixed media "combos" this year

Debra also works in oils, acrylics, gouache, inks, monoprints with all the energy, colour and surprises 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.