Deborah Sherman
Deborah Sherman is a painter living and working in NYC. Her poetic work is inspired by the feelings evoked by her observation of the world around her. Insightful portraits, colorful flowers, and dreamy landscapes are some of the central motifs of her work. Sherman's distinctive brushwork and study of light, color, and gesture allow her to express her positive vision of the world in paint.
Sherman has often traveled to beautiful destinations to seek new places to inspire her work. Ms. Sherman received a grant to fund an artist's residency at La Macina di San Cresci in Chianti, Italy. During a sabbatical year from teaching art, she worked intensively at a residency in Dordogne, France. Most recently, she received a grant to paint in a lighthouse retreat in Port Bickerton, Nova Scotia.
She has shown work in numerous venues in New York, including m55, Bowery, Equity Synchronicity Space, and Blue Mountain. She has also exhibited in galleries in Rome and Berlin.
Sherman received a Helena Rubenstein Fellowship to complete a painting MFA at the Parsons School of Design, where she worked with Leland Bell, Larry Rivers, and Paul Resika. At the National Academy School, she was awarded a merit scholarship to study with portraitist Nelson Shanks.
Contact
deborahsherman.net
debart@me.com
@deborahasherman
Interview
What inspires your art practice and keeps you motivated?
My work has been inspired by nature, as embodied in the figure, landscape, and still life. My positive vision of the world sustains me...and my love for art and the history of art!
How does your mission as an artist influence the work you create?
I cannot imagine doing anything else than being an artist. The images I create and share are meant to transport the viewer past the trials and boredom of daily existence and bring a sense of greater peace and beauty to their lives.
Can you share a key part of your creative process that helps you stay focused?
I most often work from observation. My immersion in looking at and responding to the world provides never-ending possibilities for creativity. It is a kind of discipline...but with no rules!
What mindset tip do you rely on to overcome challenges in your art career?
Always think back to why you became an artist in the first place...
How do you hope your art impacts the world?
I feel happy that I am continuing the long tradition of painting. I have taught many students of all ages and also sculpt and create many drawings. Through all these efforts, I share my love for art and the belief that it is an essential part of all our lives.
