Debby Locke
Oils and Acrylics
Debby Locke’s love for art goes back as she can remember as a small child. Born and raised in Portland, Tennessee, Debby graduated from Portland High School and went on to college. Through out those years she actively enjoyed creating with many mediums. Family and life took priority till she was in her forties and felt like a part of herself was lost.
At that time, Debby was fortunate to be able to have the time to pick up her paint brushes, find a mentor and group to paint with, and find herself again. Her first commission was a husky dog, and pets and animals became a popular request, although she paints a lot of other things as well.
Through her work, she aims to create emotion and subjects for conversation. Her work is broad spectrum, from nostalgic to dark and brooding.
Teaching is something she has fallen in love with recently. She teaches kids and adults and finds it gratifying to watch her students realize what they are able to create!