Pastel, Oil & Acrylic Painter
Deborah LaFogg-Docherty
FROM THE ARTIST
"Over the years, my craft has continued to develop by studying with many pastel and wildlife professionals I admired. I had a long history as a graphic artist for The Sun Sentinel, Deerfield Beach, Florida. I was a Special Sections Designer for 34 years and this aspect of my career has helped to add stronger composition to my paintings. For a short time did some writing for the paper but decided it wasn’t for me.
My mediums are pastel, oils and acrylics and may involve an under-painting for added luminosity and atmosphere. In pastel it could involve washes of color and turpentine. In oils, I blocked-in colors. In acrylics, I build on layers, going from light to dark. I offer demos and workshops to local art societies and currently teach at the Boynton Beach Art and Cultural Center.
Looking at my paintings today many people think that they are photographs. I take it as a compliment since I’m a photorealistic painter. I get a lot of commission work."
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