Debra Russell

Fine Art, Painting
& Photography

"It is not the medium,
but the Art itself"

Following this maxim, during my career as an artist, I have explored life drawing, watercolours, charcoal and am now focusing on oil painting, my current medium of choice.

The process of creating an artwork is fascinating to me. Often, I will start a painting with an idea of how it will turn out, but due to the nature of making art, it will develop into something quite new and exciting. Tone is the focus of my work. Light and shadow can convey so much to the viewer: the mood, emotions and even the personality of the subject matter.

Teaching others is the ultimate learning, and has given me great joy to watch the progression my students have made, and to witness the enjoyment they gain from their art.

I feel that one can never know all there is to know in art, and for this reason I continuously learn and expand my knowledge base through workshops and interactions.

Fine art photography is a wonderful medium that I have branched into. The atmosphere that is Omni-present in my paintings is also present in my photographs. A beautiful photograph depicting the right mood and lighting is an artwork in itself. I love how photography has enabled me to explore a different aspect of my creativity.

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