A World of Illustration and Painting by Debbie Flood

Posted by Jo Murphy Jun 19, 2009

Debbie Flood is a prolific painter. Much of her art is equine related and this has "led to many equine art exhibits and acceptances into the world of equine art." Readers will find a rich world of rustic texture and colour as they cruise this world of country life. They will see horse events such as show jumping and even circus venture.

Deb presents an ever growing gallery of her paintings of children with their pets and children playing. In this gallery called Painting a Child a Day, you will see how Deb follows her love of painting children with their pets. Her work is light hearted as she captures a whole world of children at play. To compliment this pathway, Deb has ventured into the world of children's book illustrating. She recently self published a book titled, Children and Their 4 Legged Friends, which is a series of watercolor paintings and poems. It is obvious that Deb loves to work in this genre.

On her website Illustrative Paintings by Debbie Flood, readers will be introduced to the past of Belfast, Maine. This informative offering is through an on going watercolor series called 'Belfast's past'. The artist has created a series using images from the early to mid 1900's. Giclee Reproductions are available from her site, and a percentage of the proceeds are donated to the Belfast Maine's Historical Society Museum.

The other galleries on Debbie's website offer a wealth of characterisation and what is often whimsical expression. In the canine art gallery you will see dogs captured in natural poses and in relaxed people friendly atmospheres.

Her seascape and landscape art is excellent in execution and profound in its serene composure. The paintings offer a fresh perspective and viewpoint from a technically excellent and deeply inspired colourist. The wildlife paintings are also the work of a deep thinker who has a firm connection with the land. The painting Broken Silence shows a respect for environmental relationships and a profound ability to capture expressions and glimpses of life lived "in the minute."