Debbie Henshaw

Biography

Cornish born artist, Debbie, grew up in Porthcothan, she explored the beautiful Bay, in all weathers. Developed her love of painting big dramatic, stormy seascapes The evolving seasons, the colours and hues create the atmosphere. Debbie’s paintings connect emotion, colour to create beautiful addition to your home.

Style

Debbie’s heart and soul are poured into her art. Her passion shines in the brushstrokes her intriguing use of palette knives create depth. Debbie is modest about her powerful expressive emotion drawn from her deep-rooted spirituality. In her paintings, you soon experience the pallatable passion and links fdevelop between her art and your heart. You are instantly transported into another world so take the moment, what to you think, and feel, when you smile and experience the moment.

 Debbie is in awe of  the natural power generated from the the wind;  lightenning stikes, you can see she feels the sensations  of a brewing storm deeply. The atmospheric mood, the light of the sun or moonlight. feature strongly. Her art freely transports you  away to experience a new vista,. Stop a moment to explore stunning Cornish coastlines  through her eyes, can you feel the movement of the wind and sea, the thought of being lost in time and tide. Debbie is inspired by the majesty of the old ships, the talent of the shipwrights and boat builders of yesteryear. The legacy we leave for others to cherish.

Debbie says when painting, I am not simply recreating an ‘arty’ movement, the truth is I am absored, or lost in the painting. I don’t speak, I just  have to paint!  I’m obsessed the colours some larger than life. I  strive to showcase incredible but subtle details we might view on the surface but not see. Come closer, look deeper, what do you see or feel?

Inspiration

Debbie’s paintings feature the power and majesty of Mother Nature, expressive skies combined with incredible seas, feature heavily in her work. Debbie is adores the sea and loves exploring the majesty of the natural world.

Debbie loves to see artists use colour to great effect, amongst her favourite artists are Julie Dumbarton, Joe Armstrong, Tamsin Dearing, Sarah Cowen, Peter Monamy, Joesph Mallord William Turner, Agnes Hawkins, Vashti Trudeau and Mike Haywood each use a different palette and technique.

Commissions

Debbie undertakes commissions and would be delighted to discuss any specific requirements you may have. Sizes, shapes and prices vary from small paintings to large paintings. Price on application