DEB RICE

DEB RICE

Deb chose the professional route in Beyond the Brushes for critiques and has made it to the Proficient Artisan stage. During this stage, she has been encouraged to explore different styles and delve into what reflects her in the artwork. This series of paintings represent her freedom to discover and let her creativity soar.

“Veiled in Blue” started as an experiment with the style of Stanka Kordic and Brad Kunckle but turned into a lesson of newfound respect for the artists.

“Trouble Ahead” is her journey into cowboy art. The environmental background proved to be a challenge, but the brush-building and modification lessons helped her leap over the hurdle.

In “The Newbies,” Deb explored loose brushwork and a colorful palette to create the lively bucking bronco scene.

Finally, “Museum Memory” was her step into storytelling and folk art, and she hopes to use it in the future illustrating children’s books.

As Deb continues her journey through Beyond the Brushes, she strives to use what she learns to explore and express herself to the fullest.