It is such a blessing and a privilege to be an artist. My greatest satisfaction comes from successfully connecting with the viewer on a emotional level through my work...when they feel the emotions I felt as I painted a particular subject, why I chose the subject in the first place. There is so much beauty all around us, even in simple things. My hope is that the viewer may be able to stop and see the subjects I paint in a new light, in a way they never noticed before.
Welcome to my website...thanks so much for taking time to visit. Pictured here are two new paintings that will be included in my solo exhibition at Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel, California. The exhibition will run from May 14th through June 13th, with an opening reception on Friday, May 14th from 7 to 9pm at the gallery. For more information please visit the gallery website, www.mountainsonggalleries.com.
Above is "Hidden Treasure", an 18x24 oil on linen panel...my first finished painting of 2010. The painting below, "Incoming Fog", is also fresh off the easel. Both were painted in the studio from plein air and photo references.
I also invite you to check out the exhibitions and events section of my site for information on all of my current and upcoming shows.I am working on several new paintings, so please check back often to see what is new!
I truly appreciate your support and encouragement...thank you again for visiting...enjoy!
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Biography
Debra Joy Groesser was born in England and has lived in the Ralston, Nebraska area since 1970. Debra has had a great love of art since early childhood. She received her BFA degree in painting from Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska in 1978. She worked as a graphic artist six years after college, then free-lanced for the next three years. After a career "detour" into real estate sales, she returned to her art full time in 1996, operating Groesser Art Studio out of her home. The following year, with the support and encouragement of her husband, Don, she opened Windsong Gallery and Studio (now Debra Groesser Fine Art), which houses her studio/gallery.
Debra paints a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and figurative to still life and wildlife. Inspired by her studies with such renowned artists as Kevin Macpherson, Scott Christensen, Kim English, Kenn Backhaus and John Cosby, Debra's main focus is plein air landscape painting in oils. Plein air painting gives her the opportunity to combine her love of the outdoors, nature and travel with her love of oil painting. Debra works with a limited palette of about five colors plus white. She loves the challenge of capturing the light and atmosphere in her subjects and strives to render mood and emotion in her work.
Debra has won many awards for her artwork on the local, state and national level. She has participated in juried and invitational shows across the country, including the Salon International 2008 and 2009 Exhibitions at Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, Montgomery Museum of Fine Art Auctions, Oil Painters of America Central Region Juried Exhibitions, American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibitions, Carmel Art Festival, and Door County (Wisconsin) Plein Air Festival. She has illustrated three children's books. Debra is a frequent speaker at local organizations, libraries and schools on a variety of art subjects. She has taught art classes and workshops for nearly 15 years at her studio, and currently for Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
Debra is a professional signature member of the National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters, American Impressionist Society, Plein Air Artists Colorado, and Nomadas del Arte. She is an associate member of Oil Painters of America, Landscape Artists International, American Women Artists, and American Plains Artists. Her artwork hangs in numerous private and corporate collections locally and nationally.
Debra is represented by SouthWind Gallery, Topeka, Kansas; and Mountainsong Galleries, Carmel, California. In Nebraska, her work is available through The Designers, Omaha, Louisville Art Gallery, Louisville; Soaromg Wings Winery, Springfield; and Debra Groesser Fine Art, Ralston.
Deb shares her life with her husband Don, their five grown children, five grandsons, newborn granddaughter and her little Pomerian, Picasso, alias Pico the wonder dog.
Upcoming Events and Exhibits
"The Landscape in Abstract" SouthWind Gallery of Topeka 2/5/2010-3/15/2010 Reception: 3/5/2010 (6 to 8:30 pm)
"The Landscape in Abstract" is now showing at SouthWind Gallery in Topeka, Kansas through March 15th. The exhibit includes work by 33 artists from across the US and Canada. Two of my paintings are included in the exhibit. I normally don't consider myself an abstract artist, however, my plein air paintings begin with abstract shapes which I gradually refine to the point that the painting becomes more realistic. The two paintings were left in the abstract stage. There will be a reception on March 5th from 6 to 8:30pm at the gallery. For more information or to see the show online, visit www.southwindartgallery.com .
"The Southwest en Plein Air" Nomadas del Arte Southwest Gallery 4/9/2010-4/30/2010 Reception: 4/9/2010 (5 to 9pm)
"Nomadas del Arte presents The Southwest en Plein Air" April 9th to 30th, which will be held at Southwest Gallery in Dallas, Texas. This exhibit features 400 paintings completed on location during 2009 in six southwestern states. Two of my paintings are included in this exhibition which opens April 9th. For more information visit www.swgallery.com and click on the events section.
Solo Exhibition Mountainsong Galleries 5/14/2010-6/13/2010 Reception: 5/14/2010 (7 to 9 pm)
Please join me and gallery owners Jonathan and Lucinda Mountainsong for my first major solo exhibition of new and recent oil paintings. The opening reception will be Friday, May 14, from 7 to 9 pm at Mountainsong Galleries, located on Ocean Avenue between San Carlos and Mission. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This will also kick off the Carmel Art Festival weekend. I will be competing in the festival's plein air competition. My exhibition at Mountainsong Galleries will run through June 13th. Hope to see you there!
Door County Plein Air Festival Peninsula Art School 7/19/2010-7/24/2010 Reception: ()
This will be my third year participating in the Door County Plein Air Festival in Wisconsin. There are six wonderful action packed days of painting, demos, a quick paint competition, a gala auction and much more. For a complete schedule of events and participating artists, visit www.doorcountypleinair.com. This event is a fundraiser for the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, Wisconsin.
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