Born in Vancouver, Debbie has lived in Kamloops since 1990.  She is a self-taught artist and a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.  Her paintings have been juried into numerous shows and she has won several awards.   Her passion for painting has opened doors to teach classes and workshops both privately and for larger groups.
 
The enticing contract caused by sun and shadow is what draws Debbie to paint her subject matter.  In the pure light of the sun, she paints glowing hues, casting shadows dancing with colour.  Her paintings capture the glory of sunlight, but only by painstaking attention to shadow.

While her subject matter varies, she is especially drawn to capture the innocence of children,  and as well she fondly paints windows and doorways accented with flora.  Debbie specializes in commissioned portraits, often combining several references to compose that special personal painting.  Looking to impact the viewer, Debbie pays special attention to composition and the overall drama in her paintings.