My Story Working with other artists as an art consultant for a fine art gallery brought her attention back to her original desire to be an artist. After years in the gallery a phone call came that moved her personal vision into reality. Her daughter called from college to say she needed help with a painting assignment. Debbie collected her old paint supplies from the attic. They painted all weekend. Once her daughter returned to school, she soon realized what she felt was undeniable. The brush felt so natural in her hand and dipping into the paint was pure joy. Hours felt like minutes and the daily practice came with ease because there were 30 years stored away waiting to be done. Within a year she had completed over a hundred paintings and was planning for her first show. Her support system was diverse and her art journey began.
Process The switch from oils to acrylic happened quickly after trying the modern medium. The quick drying properties of acrylic allowed the freedom to explore the nuances of color and layering without waiting. Spontaneous and varied brush marks emphasize her perspective and attraction to arches, curves and overlapping shapes in the landscape.. Creating dynamic works on canvas keeps her challenged as she continues her art journey.
Bio Debbie was born in Tennessee in 1955. She lives and works as an artist in Columbia, South Carolina. Her first gallery show was in 2003. She is represented by galleries in North and South Carolina and her work has been acquired by private and corporate collectors across the US.
Exhibitions and Galleries
| 2014 | Friesen Gallery, Ketchum Idaho
Group Show: Filtered Exhibit 2014 |
| 2010 - 2017 |
Mitchell Hill, Charleston SC The Vendue February 2016/ Charleston Select Artists Group Shows Art for Charity Annual Show Duo Exhibit 2012 Susan Colwell |
| 2010 - 2017 | Westend Interiors, West Columbia SC |
| 2008 - 2017 | I. Pinckney Simons Gallery, Beaufort SC
Group Shows 2013 - 2014 Southern Living Home Habersham, SC 2009 Duo Exhibit November 2009 Elena Madden and Debbie Martin |
| 2008 - 2016 | ArtSource Fine Art, Raleigh NC
Group Show Spring 2015 A New Light Duo Exhibit 2014 Expressions of Color Duo Exhibit 2012 Eva Carter and Debbie Martin |
| 2003 - 2017 | Ellen Taylor Design/Gallery, Columbia SC
Artista Vista and Vista Lights Solo and Group Shows 2003 - 2016 |
| 2003 - 2009 | Cameo Fine Art, Columbia SC
Solo Show 2003, 2005, 2008 |
| 2005 - 2017 | Erin Galloway Interiors, Blythewood, Columbia SC
Solo Shows 2006 - 2016 |
| 2004 - 2007 | Bus Stop Gallery, Columbia SC |
| 2004 - 2008 | Nancy Farish Fine Art, Columbia SC |