Oil Debra Saude

Debra finds inspiration for her paintings from nature. There is so much beauty in the landscape that she wants to accentuate in a painting. Still life and Plein Air painting are her favorites, as painting from life gives the truest color and the immediacy needed to capture the emotion in the art piece.

Many of her paintings are done “Alla Prima”, meaning in one sitting. Her love of vibrant color and her interest in preserving nature, are the motivating forces behind her work. Oil painting is her favorite medium although she also uses Acrylics and Watercolor, depending on the painting subjects, and which will lend itself better to the painting. She hopes to bring a peaceful feeling as well as an appreciation of nature to the viewer with her work.

Most recently, since the pandemic, she has started a new series of work that is more experimental and uses mixed media. These pieces focus on mental health and how many people are going through struggles recently.