Raised in Belvedere, California, she grew up riding her horse in the hills of southern Marin County, which nurtured her deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural landscape. Her interest in nature fit her desire to paint in the plein air (outdoor) movement.
However, Deborah's style stretches beyond any one movement or style. Influences on her body of work are Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Edgar Payne and Fairfield Porter. When describing her admiration for these painters, she expresses they were able to capture the essence of a scene with the least amount of detail; yet still capture the mood of the moment.
Exhibitions:
Oil Painters of America
2005 Western Regional Juried Exhibition
Waterhouse Gallery Santa Barbara, California
June 25 - July 25, 2005
Belvedere-Tiburon City Hall Gallery - July 2005
Tiburon Art Festival - Tiburon, California - 2008
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