Debbie Lewis, Watercolor Artist, Paints Beauty and Uplift into the Future

Long Beach watercolor artist Debbie Lewis never thought she’d fall in love with painting. She started with pencil drawings and sketches in the mid-90s and kept at it, teaching herself technique through practice – and lots of it. When friends saw her sketches, some suggested she start painting. Others wanted to know “how much?” to take her drawings home on the spot.

Despite months of resistance to the idea of “too-messy” paintings, Debbie finally purchased a “cheapo” set of watercolors. The moment she put brush to paper for the first time, she was hooked. “There’s endless opportunity to create new textures and effects. I still sometimes do pen and ink drawings, but it’s watercolor that I consistently love.”

Since moving to Long Beach in 2009, Debbie has taken to painting her locale. Admirers point at her work and grin when they recognize the cityscapes, iconic buildings, and local spots. “I love to show my art,” shares Debbie. “It makes people smile and provides a connection to their hometown. I want to make art that creates a good effect, art that reminds people of the goodness in life. Art is creating something from nothing. In that sense, artists are responsible for shaping the future of the planet, so it’s so important to create art that’s uplifting.”

Debbie will return to the same landscapes and cityscapes over and over. She paints them from various angles at different times of the day, as the shadows, colors, light, and darkness create different forms and effects. Debbie paints people, flowers, animals, and landscapes, capturing movement and harnessing color and light to produce something magical and awe-inspiring. With each project, she delights in creating balance: “Every brushstroke is a decision, and I love the process of looking for and creating balance of color and value – of light and dark.”

In addition to selling original paintings and high quality prints, Debbie makes her art available as favorite home accessories: mugs, beach towels, pillows, phone cases, tote bags, and even shower curtains – the things that accompany us every day. Her art makes our favorite simple commodities truly special and radiant.

Take a look at Debbie’s online gallery and shop at http://debbielewiswatercolors.com or https://society6.com/debbielewiswatercolors. Follow her on Instagram at http://instagram.com/debbielewiswatercolors, and don’t miss out on her first appearance with the California Art Experience – Open Studio Tour Long Beach on Sunday, December 4th from 10 AM to 5 PM at 488 E Ocean Blvd., Unit 1714 in Long Beach, CA 90802. For online maps and to learn more about Debbie and the Open Studio Tour, please visit www.MyArt4Therapy.com/Participating-Artists.

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Debbie Lewis, Long Beach Watercolor Artist, Paints Beauty and Uplift into the Future

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