Debra D Russell
3474 South 2300 East Studio 8
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
801-598-3606

Shows with Awards

2008  Utah State Fair. Honorable Mention in Professional Division.
2007 Intermountain Society of Artists Juried Miniature show at Magpie’s Nest gallery. First place
2006 Intermountain Society of Artists Juried Miniature show at Magpie’s Nest gallery. First Place

Exhibitions
2008  Zions Bank Invitational Show
2007 Loge Gallery, Pioneer Memorial Theatre 3 Women show.
2007 Bountiful Davis Art Center Statewide Juried Competition
2006 Intermountain Society of Artists Miniature
2005 Bountiful Davis Art Center Teacher/Student Invitational with Anne Marie Oborn.

Biography
Debra’s first art class was at the University of Utah Children’s Summer School at the age of 8, which began a lifelong passion for the arts. It wasn't until later in life that she would return to the University to study for a Fine Arts degree. She first discovered her talent for painting when she had the opportunity to paint “en plein air” with the late LeConte Stewart. With Mr. Stewart's encouragement, she began instruction with Helen Wiscombe in the late 80's.
Motherhood happily interrupted her work for several years, but she was able to return to oil painting 8 years ago. Since then, she has been fortunate to study with a number of distinguished artists including Anne Marie Oborn, Ovannes Berberian, David Koch, Susan Gallagher, John Hughes, Steve Songer and Bonnie Posselli. Like most artists she continues to study and learn new techniques from peers, mentors and classic art books, choosing bits and pieces from each to develop her own style. Her works of art range from 3 by 4-inch miniatures to larger 36 by 40-inch paintings.
While her favorite subject is the Utah landscape, she also enjoys interpreting still lifes, figures and cityscapes onto her canvas. She especially enjoys painting smaller paintings outside to be used as studies for larger works painted in the studio.
Debra currently resides in Holladay, Utah with her husband and daughter, and serves as Chairperson of the Holladay Arts Council. She also maintains a working studio and gallery in Millcreek.