Deborah Shapiro Self-portrait

Unique Influences

Debbie's paintings are inspired by nature and are influenced by her love of Asian Art, Zen Calligraphy, Botanical Illustration, and Impressionist Painting. She enjoys the spontaneity and ease of working in watercolor, often en plein air, creating floral abstractions and landscape compositions. The aim of her artwork is to allow beauty to calm and delight the mind, enhancing the experience of universal connection.

Deborah Shapiro Painting

Painting in the Pennsylvania Countryside

Debbie has lived in the New Hope area for most of her life. She studied Painting and Illustration at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, as well as with many wonderful working artists. Her work has been shown in juried shows and galleries in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Deborah Shapiro Self-portrait

Painting in the Pennsylvania Countryside

Debbie has lived in the New Hope area for most of her life. She studied Painting and Illustration at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, as well as with many wonderful working artists. Her work has been shown in juried shows and galleries in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Unique Influences

Debbie's paintings are inspired by nature and are influenced by her love of Asian Art, Zen Calligraphy, Botanical Illustration, and Impressionist Painting. She enjoys the spontaneity and ease of working in watercolor, often en plein air, creating floral abstractions and landscape compositions. The aim of her artwork is to allow beauty to calm and delight the mind, enhancing the experience of universal connection.

Deborah Shapiro Self-portrait
Deborah Shapiro Painter

Painting in the Pennsylvania Countryside

Debbie has lived in the New Hope area for most of her life. She studied Painting and Illustration at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, as well as with many wonderful working artists. Her work has been shown in juried shows and galleries in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Unique Influences

Debbie's paintings are inspired by nature and are influenced by her love of Asian Art, Zen Calligraphy, Botanical Illustration, and Impressionist Painting. She enjoys the spontaneity and ease of working in watercolor, often en plein air, creating floral abstractions and landscape compositions. The aim of her artwork is to allow beauty to calm and delight the mind, enhancing the experience of universal connection.

Deborah Shapiro Self-portrait