Ever since she was a young girl Debbie has had an interest in art. At a young age, she became interested in drawing and painting and began depicting subjects of interest with great realistic detail. Her interest grew and was nurtured by her father, who encouraged her to pursue this passion. Despite her lack of formal training in art, Debbie launched a part-time art career. Her realistic detailed approach has drawn attention to her paintings of wildlife, landscapes, and pet portraits. As her work became known, she expanded it to target all customers' needs and affordability. Debbie now offers prints, art on antlers, note cards and bookmarks. she also does commissioned work and will work from your ideas or photographs. So, if there is something you are particularly interested in, please contact her directly. In the early 1990's many artists were painting on tree fungus, saw blades, and slate. Debbie wanted to do something different and looked for a way to gear it toward wildlife. After attending a National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) annual convention, she began to experiment with painting on feathers. Debbie shared one of these experiments with wildlife biologist Bill Hollister, an expert on the wild turkey and renowned wildlife photographer. Bill thought it was a perfect fit, and as a writer for many outdoor magazines, did a couple of articles on Debbie's interesting approach to art. Debbie has since developed and refined her painting technique to achieve the results she wanted on this unique surface. Now, since the demand for her work on feathers has become so high, she has become known as "the feather lady." Debbie has exhibited her work at various shows and events throughout the United States and has participated in juried shows, both individually and in groups. Her unique works of art can be found in collections throughout the United States and into Canada. Although many years ago she had to pass up a contract to paint feathers for the NWTF due to a hand injury, today she often paints for hunting organizations and donates some of her work to help further their programs. Debbie resides in Kinderhook, New York. With her husband John, they share a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. Their camping, canoeing and hunting trips and experiences in the woods provide both inspiration and references for her work.