I have always been an artist at heart but took quite a few side tracks before I decided to be a full time painter. A B.A. in Fashion Design, a sportswear designer, freelance textile and surface designer, a costumer in the film industry, owner and creator of a hand painted children’s furniture company and partner in a “recycled” clothing design venture. Then, at 50 years old, I studied with Signature Artists from the California Art Club and Los Angeles Art Academy.
Painting is a meditation, a passion, which directs me. My lifestyle is the backdrop and muse for my artwork. I live on a lake, at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, near 40 acre ranches with every type of farm animal and minutes from the beach. I have a family of friends that inspire me by how they live their lives and are my cheerleaders for my endeavors. I live with a black doggie with a white spot and a white kittie with a black spot. I own an original Barbie doll (I never played with) yet today, she is dressed as Frida Kahlo. I am a frustrated writer (though published) and a closeted wannabe comedian a la Lucille Ball. I see beauty in everything. I admire excellence. I can find humor in almost anything. I paint with those values in mind. “Learn to live and live to learn”. It is one of my favorite mottos. (Douglas Horton).I am so grateful that you stopped by and took the time to get to know me. I hope it gave you some insight as to what motivates me and keeps me painting on a daily basis.Enjoy! It’s today!
Teaching Schedule:
Oil Painting
with new SCIART artist Debbi Green in her studio C1
Wednesdays and Thursdays, mid-afternoon (flexible)
Supply list at registration
Students will learn and develop the traditional methods and techniques that will help you grow into a more competent artist and enhance your vision.
• Learn values (light to dark) and to develop shapes
• Create rhythm and emotion with color and composition
• Create a variety of brushstrokes and more