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A Funny thing happened on the way to Winning

‘Selling Flowers’, 8×10 on paper, framed

There are times when I feel like I have painted a winner. The end result is exactly as I envisioned, and it brings joy to me. “Selling Flowers” was not one of those paintings.

I painted it a few years ago, put it in a closet and forgot about it. I was looking for another painting back in February when I ran across this. I was doing that Art Guild of Ponce Inlet annual show and I took it along because I had an extra easel. I was amazed that it won an Honorable Mention. I had so many others…actually, every other painting, that I thought had a better chance.

A few weeks ago, I looked for a painting for the ‘Figuratively Speaking’, exhibit at the Art League of Daytona Beach. I brought this in because I have very few paintings with a human form. Once again, in a field of 80 paintings, “Selling Flowers” brought an Honorable Mention.

I am thrilled, but mystified.

“Selling Flowers” came about during one of our many moves from one home to the next. I stumbled upon a photo I took of a woman in Lithuania on a corner, selling flowers. I suddenly got the urge to paint, but realized I only had a few paints and no canvas or art paper. So I used the only thing I had…photo paper! It had a matte finish and was difficult to work with and not very forgiving. If I messed something up, it stayed that way. I guess that’s why I never held out much hope for this. But it surprises and continues to surprise.

Who would have figured!

“Selling Flowers” is on display at the Art League of Daytona Beach through July 16.

Fish on a Ferris Wheel

Now and then, I do something I find wildly entertaining. That was the case with ‘Fish on a Ferris Wheel’. It consisted of 10, 2×3 hand painted fish on a manually rotating wheel. Every tiny fish was a different color. It was a great conversation piece and spinning it was fun too!

Someone found it equally entertaining and bought it last weekend. She really loved it. It was one of those piece I hated to see go, but I’m happy it found a good home.

My latest and greatest

“Red Sky at Night”, 12×12 acrylic on canvas, framed

“Nothing But Blue Skies”, 12×12 acrylic on canvas, framed

I continue to try to find something to produce a consistent body of work to no avail. I thought it was going to be fish, but then I digressed. Sometimes digressions are very cool!

Having said that, here are my two newest works. I really love these. Each measures 12×12 and is framed to 15×15. Seriously…can you picture these on a hard to decorate place in your home or office?

Coming soon….we are combining our Own A Debbie website with this gallery. We are currently putting this site together and will let you know when it’s up and running here. When it is, you will be able to order reprints and home decor, directly from here!

Plain and Simple

“Potted Flowers” is just that: potted flowers. Sometimes I just want to paint something with a lot of character, but not a a lot of complication. While it is plain and simple, it does add a lot of character to a room. The original is a 12×12 acrylic on paper in a 20×20 frame. The original is on sale while you read this, for $125, plain and simple. No shipping. Must be picked up. Use the contact form above for questions or to purchase. “Potted Flowers” means you have flowers in your home year round. It doesn’t get any better!

‘Potted Flowers’, 12×12 acrylic on paper

Art – It’s not just on canvas!

I’m finally gearing up for some arts and crafts shows, the first in over a year, and I have lots of new items that I will be selling. Among them are these beautiful, hand painted coaster sets.

Let me tell you a little about them.

The pink/peach set was about 4 weeks in the making, with a lot of that drying time between coats and edging. Speaking of edging, this set is outlined in raised gold and the set is covered with resin and has a cork bottom. There are four coasters in this set.

Pink, peach and rose coasters. Set of four.

The lilac/blue set also took about four weeks to complete, only this set is outlined in raised silver metal. It too is covered in resin. Both this and the above set began life as 4×4 while tiles. There are four coasters in this set.

The green set is glass with glass footings. It too was hand painted with small dots around the edges. This was painted on the bottom and was cured over two months, so you never have to worry about a glass scratching it. There are two in this set.

A new painting to ring in 2021!

**“Continuum”**, three, 8×10, acrylic on linen canvas. (Approximately 10×26 when hung}

Continuing in the tradition of Jackson Pollack comes, “Continuum”, a tryptic consisting of three, 8×10 acrylics on canvas. These are designed to be placed side by side with minimal space between each. Once hung, it would measure about 10×26-perfect for that hard to fit space! Go ahead. Buy it….your wall is crying for it.

“Red and Black on Linen”

I am inspired by other artists. I created “Carefree in Givenchy” which was inspired by Monet after a visit to the French Countryside. “Poppies, Poppies Everywhere” came about after a visit to Arles and St. Remy, France where Van Gogh spend a lot of time. “Red and Black on Linen” came about after looking at paintings by Jackson Pollack.

Many critics pooh pooh his work, saying that he simply threw paint on a canvas. Those who know better understand that it takes a certain amount of talent to get the finished project to mean something.

Having said that, I decided to give it a try. First, it’s not as easy as it looks. Pollack used linen canvases to do many of his paintings and I did the same. Linen canvas is very unforgiving. It requires prior planning because wherever the paint lands, it oozes into the canvas, not a lot, but enough to make a difference.

I thoroughly enjoyed painting this and I hope you enjoy it as well. Thank you, Jackson Pollack, for the inspiration!

Use the contact form above for any questions or to purchase.

Just in time for the Holidays

*“Northern Lights”* 8×10 acrylic on canvas board, framed to 15×19. $125, including shipping

If you’ve seen the Northern Lights or know someone who has, this original painting will be a fond memory. This is a standout and a wonderful conversation piece. The Aztec looking wooden frame perfectly accentuates the piece.

As with all originals, there is only one available. Support an artist. Get it while it lasts. Email me with questions or to purchase. [email protected]

It’s Time for Holiday Shopping!

There is no greater gift you can give than an original work from an artist. It’s highly personal and shows how much you care. You will also be helping a starving artist. It’s true that Covid has put a damper on art sales, so we’re always searching for new ways to find customers. This website has been a lifeline for me.

Please take a few minutes to visit my Virtual Gallery. (above) There are 13 different rooms brimming with art that will satisfy your every whim. Everything is priced to sell and if you buy more than one item, I will offer you an additional discount.

Be sure to check out my other page as well, http://www.OwnADebbie.com While this site is only original art, Own a Debbie offers the best of her work in the form of fine art reprints, beautiful home decor and even a line of wearables. We are adding sales and ways to save money daily, so be sure to check often.

While you are here, look around and if you see something you like or have questions, please email me at, [email protected]

Thank you for taking the time to look around!

My Latest Project

I had surgery on my thumb about a month ago, and it’s only now that I’m in starting to paint again.

I have missed it.

My latest project, “Harmony from Crimson to Purple” is a 24×13, 3-D, acrylic on canvas, mounted on wood. Making this was fun! Showing it to you in two dimensions is challenging. So, here it is framed framed and hanging nicely over a sofa. The original is unframed. I do hope you will enjoy looking at it as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it.

And yes…It is for sale!