Debbie Hughbanks

Medium: Pastel/Acrylic/Mixed Media
Web Site:  http://www.hughbanksart.com

Debbie Hughbanks is a nationally recognized professional artist specializing in wildlife, equine and domestic animal paintings, as well as figurative and Western themed pieces.  Painting most often in pastel or acrylic, she still finds time to explore other avenues including mixed media work.  On her blog at http://www.hughbanksart.blogspot.com Debbie shares informative tips and valuable insights about the creation of art, as well as practical business ideas for today's working artist.  You can also follow current news about her work on Facebook at https://facebook.com/DebbieHughbanksArt.

Artist Statement

I paint because I must paint.  The creation of art is a passion, a need and a desire that I feel I must meet on some level every day, whether it is simply planning the composition of the next work in my mind or placing the finishing touches on the pastel or painting I have had in progress for days.  My inspirations come from the animals, people, and surroundings that I love...for I find I am passionate about these things, as well, and want to be able to share them with others through my work.  My hope is that the joy I feel in the creation of each will come through to those who view my art and that something in a particular painting will speak to each viewer on a very personal level.  Who could ask for more as an artist?