Artist Statement
Explore the vibrant world of encaustic and cold wax and oil through my abstract art. Let the colors and textures take you on a journey through translucent layers and hidden treasures!
As an artist and art teacher, creativity has always been at the centre of my life. The body of my work is driven by the combination of colour and texture. I have explored a wide variety of art forms (printmaking, clay, watercolour, acrylic, glass mosaic) in order to translate an idea or image into a successful visual statement. Currently, I paint in both encaustic (pigmented hot beeswax) and more recently, cold wax and oil. These media allow me to build several layers, to imbed images and words, to create textural surfaces as well as to scrape away to find hidden treasures. Their capacity for translucency and colour encourages endless possibilities. Visual expression feels natural and creating is empowering.
Bio
A practicing artist for over 30 years, Deborah graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.A. in Fine Art and received a B. of Education at Dalhousie University. She became Director/Curator of the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Art and instructed adult art workshops at conferences and universities.
Deborah taught art in elementary schools during an extensive career as a teacher and spear-headed community art projects. As a life long learner, she has continually enhanced her technique through courses and workshops across North America. Her work has been exhibited throughout the area in both solo and group exhibitions.