About the Artist

A little about me.  

Hi there, I'm Debbie!  A little about me, I’m a retired middle school art teacher and lifelong artist whose creative path has been shaped by both passion and perseverance. For over 20 years I painted watercolor portraits and florals, but when Essential Tremors changed the steadiness of my hands, I turned to acrylics. Through countless experiments, workshops, and a few happy accidents, I found a new way of painting that still carries the luminous transparency I adored in watercolor—just with richer color, freer movement, and even more joy.

As a gardener and flower lover, my inspiration always begins in the garden. The colors, textures, and gentle rhythms of nature guide my brushstrokes and spark the vibrant energy woven into each painting. I build my florals in delicate layers—soft washes, glowing underpaintings, and bolder opaque strokes—allowing glimpses of earlier layers to shine through. This gives my work the radiant, airy quality that feels both uplifting and serene.

Today, I get to share not only my art but also the techniques and stories behind it through my blog, newsletter, YouTube videos, and online courses. My hope is to inspire others the way art has inspired me throughout my life.

Above all, I paint to bring joy, warmth, and a touch of the garden into people’s homes. I’ve seen how a painting can brighten a room, stir a memory, or make someone feel deeply connected. Every brushstroke comes back to one simple intention: to offer a little more beauty, light, and happiness to all who welcomes art into their life

If you are an artist yourself and would like to learn more about my techniques and processes, come along and paint with me.  I have free lessons on Youtube and more detailed floral painting classes available in the Tutorials section above. 

Thanks so much,

Debbie