Hello there, thanks for stopping by.
I'm Deborah and here are a few things I'd like you to know about my work:

PAINTING ARTIST STATEMENT

I am fascinated by the molecular machinery that runs all living things, and captivated by the arrangement and processes by which elementary particles assemble to form increasingly complex systems. My interest lies less in the 'things' themselves, and more with the patterns which emerge at each level of the organizational hierarchy; from energy to atoms, macromolecules, organelles, cells, organisms, and finally ecosystems. Inherent differences within each organizational level result in a new emergent property and therefore new characteristics.

In my work I distill this complex framework into a visual rhythm. Each pattern and emergent property is then linked and anchored to their context within a larger ecosystem.

Continuing the theme of emergence in my process, I use both modern monotype techniques and traditional oil painting techniques to build the painting in multiple layers, each with its own rule of construction

PHOTOGRAPHY ARTIST STATEMENT

I'm a hiker turned photographer, just trying to capture what caught my eye or the light that takes my breath away.

GRAPHIC DESIGN ARTIST STATEMENT

I believe successful graphic design is about more than aesthetics alone. Its also about capturing a viewer's attention, communicating a message, and encouraging the target audience to feel something. This requires listening, concept development, attention to detail, and completing the project on time.

PUBLICATIONS

In 2018, resident Salish Sea orcas made national attention when bereaved mother Tahlequah pushed her dead baby for 17 days. The Southern Resident orcas are unique among killer whales for a couple reasons. First, the world's oldest known orca, J2 (Granny) was a member of the pod. She is estimated to have been 105 years old when she died in 2016. 105. That's incredible. Second, their diet is chinook salmon rather than seals and other mammals like you're used to seeing on National Geographic. While Granny may have lived to be 105, her progeny are unlikely to be as fortunate. During her lifetime her pod's waters have become polluted with chemicals and their primary food - salmon - are unfortunately in sharp decline due to reduced inland and shoreline habitat. The issue is so severe that the Southern Resident Orcas are the only orca group to be listed under the Endangered Species Act.

I partnered with local artists and Fredericka Foster working in conjunction with Alan Honick who is making a documentary film to raise awareness about our threatened sea and wildlife. Proceeds from the sale of our book will benefit this film. There's even a 'look inside' preview on Amazon: Artists Celebrate the Salish Sea: A Collaboration

EXHIBITS and AWARDS

  • 2019: The CVG Show, Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, WA
  • 2018: 21th Juried Art Show, Schack Art Center, Everett, WA
  • 2018: The CVG Show, Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, WA
  • 2018: The Salish Sea Art Show, Seattle Artist League, Seattle, WA
  • 2017: Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA
  • 2016: 20th Juried Art Show, Schack Art Center, Everett, WA
  • 2016: Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • 2016: Arts of the Terrace, Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 2015: Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, First Place, Painting
  • 2015: Arts of the Terrace, Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 2013: American Society of Business Publication Editors Azbee Awards, Best Feature Article Design
  • 2013: Western Publishing Association Maggie Awards, Best Color Editorial Layout/Trade
  • 2012: American Society of Business Publication Editors Azbee Awards, Feature Article — Design (silver)
  • 2012: Society of Professional Journalists (Western Washington Pro Chapter), Best Spread Design/Photo Essay in a Magazine
  • 2011: Western Publications Association Maggie Awards, Best Color Editorial Layout/Trade
  • 2009: Western Publications Association Maggie Awards, Best Web E-Newsletter/Trade & Consumer
  • 2009: Society of Professional Journalists (Western Washington Pro Chapter), Best Spread Design in a Magazine, Best Feature Design in a Magazine
  • 2009: Washington Trails Association Northwest ExposureFirst Place-Wilderness Landscapes
  • 2008: Western Publishing Association Maggie Awards, Best Color Editorial Layout/Trade
  • 2007: American Society of Business Publication Editors Azbee Awards, Best Opening Page/Spread with Illustration
  • 2006: Parklane Gallery, Kirkland, WA
  • 2005: Center for Spiritual Living, Seattle, WA
  • 2005: Hammond Gallery, United Kingdom
  • 2005: Orlando Museum of Art, 1st Thursday Exhibit, Orlando, FL
  • 2004: OVAL Gallery, Best of Orlando Exhibit,Orlando, FL
  • 2004: OVAL Gallery, Digital Art Exhibit, Orlando, FL, 2nd place
  • 2003: OVAL Gallery's Annual Members Only Exhibit, best in show
  • 1995: Mayfaire by the Lake, Lakeland, FL
  • 1995: Fantasy Haus Gallery, Helen, GA
  • 1994: Mayfaire by the Lake, Lakeland, FL
  • 1994: Fort Lauderdale Arts Festival, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 1994: Ocala Arts Festival, Ocala, FL
  • 1993: Mayfaire by the Lake, Lakeland, FL
  • 1991: Creative Youth: 10th Congressional District Competition, best in show
  • 1991: Polk Museum of Art, Student Show, best in show, honorable mention
  • 1990: Tampa Museum of Art, gold key award
  • 1990: Polk Museum of Art, Student Show, 2nd place

  • 11 additional editorial layout/digital newsletter e-mail awards
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