Debra Goley

My love of fabrics, custom made from my original paintings or commercial, I create pieces that are colorful and draw the curious eye. I begin my designs by sketching to scale and allowing the form to follow concept. My technique of piecing color value together and cutting through multiple layers offers elements of mystery and intrigue. In my studio I can cut it up. As an artist I make "random notes" where I say things without feeling I must be responsive. I find working in stages fits my expression and my life. During my studio time and when I am not teaching, I paint, draw, and cut out all the images in my head to create a larger piece. The subjects reflect time, travel and nature. A person, place or a bloom emerges into the piece reflecting a time of the day or a season. My finishing step is to draw with my needle. My studio space is filled with paintings, prints, books, and colorful objects. It embodies my interest in art history, the rural landscape, career in architecture, my life overseas, student teaching, interior design, and more. 


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