Debbie has been drawing since the age
of 11. Her love of horses inspired her to sketch these
wonderful animals. At the same time, she also began a
rewarding life with horses.
The native of Montreal, Quebec
is self–taught, learning from hours and hours
of practice. In 1988, she dedicated herself to a
career as an artist. Debbie works in soft pastel,
and can achieve dramatic realism with her techniques.
Her subjects from kittens to horses or from birds
to wolves are accurate and true to life. It is important
to capture the unique personality of each animal
she paints. Most of her work is commissioned. When
not working for clients, she creates originals for
juried shows and exhibitions. Debbie is also a photographer,
does graphic design |
Debbie & Brittany 2001
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| and teaches art. She currently has a
Thoroughbred mare at a hunter/jumper stable in Milton. |
Debbie’s work can be found world-wide:
Japan, Australia, England, Scotland, France, United States
and from coast to coast across Canada. Her work has been
exhibited in shows throughout North America, including
Harness Tracks of America, Woodbine and Fort Erie Race
Tracks, American Academy of Equine Art, The Draft Horse
Classic, and the Royal Winter Fair.
Some of Debbie’s memorable
work includes, Limited Edition Prints for the Eglinton-Caledon
Hunt Club and for Eden Park Equestrian Centre. A
commissioned piece for the Ontario Veterinary Medical
Association, which was reproduced on their conference
materials. She was invited along with nine other
artists to participate in The Alberta Fall Classic
Art Auction, and was commissioned to create a painting
for The Centennial Art Collection, in celebration
of Fort Erie Race Track’s 100th Anniversary |
Debbie & Phyllis 1983 |
Debbie has also supported various charities
and fundraisers over the years such as Cystic Fibrosis,
Big Sisters of Halton, The Canadian Mental Health Association,
Longrun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, The Canadian
Equestrian Team and the Canadian International Dressage
Riders Association.
Debbie has lived in Milton since 1985,
with her husband Dan, their son Brad, their collie Dylan, cat Monte, and horse, Brittany.
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