Debbie Reed Fine Art

Albert Einstein once stated, "You must believe that nothing is a miracle or that everything is a miracle!  I believe the later" .  I agree whole heartedly with Einstein and feel compelled to express this miraculous world through my art.  For me, art is a celebration of life....life's joys and wonders as well as its sorrows and despairs.  Painting has become my chosen means of expressing our common interests.  With this artistic choice, a life long journey is in progress that is aimed toward achieving not only excellence in art, but art that fully communicates our need to be concerned for others and our environment.   The use of rich, painterly brushwork; abstract forms; interesting texture; and dazzling light and color.....all these are areas of deep interest in my explorations.  How fortunate that art is able to express the common concerns of our human experience!   How fortunate that I am able to create art in this miraculous world!  

Debbie Reed was born in Lubbock, Texas, but has made Joplin, Missouri her home since the early 1980’s.  After receiving her R.N., B.S.N. from the University of Nebraska , she obtained a second degree in studio art from Missouri Southern State University.  A love of art has always dominated her life, and in her work Debbie strives to incorporate environmental concerns with a sense of spirituality.  The influence of seven years spent in Asia  can definitely be seen in her pieces. Watercolors and oils are favorite media, but Debbie also enjoys mixed media projects.  Watercolor collages with unusual texture and creative themes are hallmarks of Debbie’s work.  Numerous awards and best of show presentations have been conferred upon her work in the midwest area and nationally.  Debbie has shown in national juried shows, including Watercolor USA and the National Watercolor Society.

         "Lift Off"               watercolor                                         30"x22"