Watercolour Portfolio

Debbie Schiff

A Small Portfolio Wildlife Watercolours

Artwork is ÂŠ Debbie Schiff 2008 and may not be copied in any form without the artist's written consent.

Portfolio design by eDIGImagÂŠ USA Editor G. Paul Lindenberg

Debbie Schiff For as long as I remember, I have always had an interest in art in any form. I studied art at school and attended private art classes under the adventurous hand of Jane McCabe. I'm relatively self taught, perhaps I would also consider myself 'blessed' with artistic genes. Through the years I dabbled in many mediums such as pastels, acrylics, watercolours, charcoal drawing, calligraphy, fabric painting and even taught ceramic painting.

My first love has always been wildlife... I love watching the behaviour of these beautiful creatures and capturing their diverse characters on paper. Living in South Africa has given me wonderful opportunities to explore them in detail.

I only really got back into serious watercolours when I realised my children weren't so needy anymore and I needed a creative outlet to help pass the time. With the help of my family, inspirational art friends, workshops, art classes and art books, I have managed to grow as an artist and feel privileged to have had the opportunity to follow my passion. I also travelled overseas to the UK to attend a two day workshop with my 'mentor' and friend Jean Haines. I'm also a member of the (WSSA) Watercolour Society of South Africa and entered my very first paintings in a juried 'New Signatures Exhibition'. I was pleased when all three were accepted, but had bitter-sweet emotions when my favourite painting was sold! Thanks to all the special people who have helped me in this incredible journey with the magic of watercolours.

I live in Johannesburg, South Africa. Painting and being creative is something I have pretty much grown up to do. My passion is to paint, I am passionate about watercolours, inspired by the colours of our country's culture, heritage and wildlife.... I'm a real bush girl at heart and love spending time in the wild. http://www.debadoodle.com http://debadoodle.blogspot.com

Debbie Schiff

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