Author Archives: Debra

About Debra

A mixed media artist and decorative artist, there is not a technique or surface that does not interest me! I should probably be a little more focused but diversity in mediums, surfaces and techniques has kept my interest and creative process expanding over the years. Never one to sit still after art school I dabbled in glass etching in commercial buildings and residential homes. Until the birth of my first child, which way laid my art endeavors for nearly eleven years and I stumbled upon decorative painting. A way to channel my creative yearning even though I was too exhausted to actually "think". Following others drawing patterns and painting instructions decorative painting satisfied my muse until my children were older and I had more energy to devote to my art. Now with an empty nest and the down turn in the economy I have so much more time to entertain my muse with all sorts of creative energy! So stay tuned you never know what you find posted in my blog or for sale in the Etsy shop!

Fall Flowers

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Since I have been busy carving and painting up a few gourds as Jack O Lanterns, I decided my home should be decked out in some fall colors.  With the afternoon temps in the 90’s most days it sure doesn’t feel like fall outside, so when you walk in the house the fall colors can remind us that cooler weather is not too far away.

A fall greeting by the front door.

I purchased the small antique chair at a flea market .  I change what is on the chair every so often depending on the seasons or holidays.

I purchased all of the fall flowers at Michael’s and arranged them in different flower pots and craft pumpkins.  I love the look of the craft pumpkins with the flowers.

 

 

 

 

Fog

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The fog comes on little cat feet,

It sits looking over harbor and city

on silent haunches and then moves on.

I love foggy mornings and this Friday morning was so foggy, I immediately thought of my favorite Carl Sandberg poem “Fog”  It was in my very first poetry book ” The Golden Picture Book of Poems To Read and To Learn”  copyright 1955, and I cherish it.

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Go Gators!