Deb considers herself a representational painter with a contemporary bent. However, she’ll be the first to tell you that her painting must be more than a good likeness or honest representation. It must tell a story and create a mood. She doesn’t have a gimmick or mass produce work. Rather each painting is an exercise melding together a pleasing composition, color harmony and shapes, lines, and patterns. “Each painting is an adventure and I’m never sure of the outcome,” she says. “That’s the fun of it.” Each painting is a careful choice of subject matter and is painted over many times in her mind before a paint brush is ever put to the canvas. However, there is always that element of the painting taking on a life of its own. Working in oils and pastels, Deb’s subject matter ranges from landscapes to portraiture. What is most recognizable is her figurative work or what she calls her “peoplescapes.” These are landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors where figures are of key importance. Deb’s paintings represent ordinary themes. They are all either from her “backyard” or trails she walks or places that she has enjoyed with family and friends. They are universal and meant to convey the enjoyment and appreciation of life…either by observation or participation.

Deb lives with her husband in Aurora, Colorado where she paints in her home studio. She is a member of the Oil Painters of America, the Pastel Society of America, and a signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado. She is active in the Art Students League of Denver where she still continues to enjoy the camaraderie of her fellow teachers and students. She has been juried into many regional and national shows and her work has been feature in American Artist and American Art Collector magazines. Her art can be found in many corporate and private collections throughout the U.S.