Deborah Strong

One artist...
Deborah Strong has been an artist since she could first hold a pencil. With education in both fine arts and in graphic communication, she worked as a professional graphic designer for many years before devoting herself full-time to fine art. Deborah is committed to her local community and to building understanding of the positive influence of art on everyone's quality of life. She also views herself as a citizen of the world with an obligation to encourage responsible stewardship of the Earth.

One passion...
The animal world is the focus of Deborah’s attention, both as an artist and as an individual. Her work ranges from portraits of companion animals to depictions of wild creatures in their natural habitats. Her art speaks from her heart and from her own experiences. There is a personal story and an emotional investment every piece of art she makes.

Two styles...
Deborah works in two distinctly diverse art media: coloured pencil and hand-painted silk. Her coloured pencil work involves fine detail, control and patience, while the essence of her silk paintings lays in simple forms and vibrant, flowing colour. Both involve a strictly methodical approach to the application of the materials. For more than two decades Deborah has been exploring these two media, yet her work remains fresh and lively, and invested with a sense of wonder and discovery.

Deborah currently resides in Langley, BC with her husband and their collection of animal companions. She works out of her home studio, Cat & Mouse Designs. She is a founder/coordinator of the Langley Art Studio Tour and an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Her professional memberships include Silk Painters International and the Coloured Pencil Society of Canada.

Find more information onher website: www.catnmousedesigns.com

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