Debbie Boon

Debbie Boon graduated Art College and proceeded with a career in graphic design before becoming a well known children’s book illustrator. This lead on to a desire to create character within the painted image. This intention is never far from the surface. Whether depicting animals, people or places, Debbie conveys a deeply personal impression of each subject. This is through a progression of expressive paint techniques, colour, light and movement.

Debbie creates her work on canvas using heavy bodied acrylics with a rich, almost buttery texture and a variety of glazes. Working quickly at the initial stage to block in the main elements of the composition. She then layers her paints to create depth and vibrancy. Her art is characterized by an energy and vivacity. This reflects the joie de vivre she feels when faced with a subject that captures her imagination.

Her stated aim in her work is “ to reflect life and all its visual personality.”

Debbie’s latest work has the ability to sit comfortably in both traditional and contemporary settings and graces the walls of numerous boutique hotels. Including Michael Caine’s signature restaurant in the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter.