Born and raised in Concord, North Carolina, I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. In 1975, I moved to Florida and taught Art in Dade County and later in Brevard County.  Retiring in 2010, after 32 years of teaching, I set up my ceramic studio and created life sized, female busts, mini sculptures, clay masks with a sea shore influence, wall sculptures and functional pottery.  Arthritis forced me to sell my clay equipment and embark upon my painting career in 2014.  I love the shore and presently paint seascapes and beach related subjects in my studio in Palm Bay, FL. Creating backgrounds...oceans and clouds with gestural splashing, sponging and masking are my specialty.

Look for Shore Paintings at festivals in coastal Georgia and Florida. The show schedule is below.

E-mail:  debbie@shorepaintings.com

https://facebook.com/shorepaintings

Debbie Smith               Palm Bay, FL

321-960-5154

Show Schedule

March 15-15, 2020  Jekyll Art Festival at the Goodyear mansion.

March 28-29, 2020  Deland Art Festival.

April 25-26, 2020  Melbourne Art Festival.

November 6-8, 2020 Jekyll Shrimp and Grits Festival.

November 14-15, 2020 Homosassa Seafood Festival.

November 28-28, 2020 Cocoa Beach Art Show.