Debbie Dearen Richmond
Debbie D. Richmond started her artistic journey out of love and a desire to connect with her late husband during Christmas. Her paintings, rich with nostalgic imagery of Santa and animals, evoke the warmth and magic of the holidays. With over 150 original pieces, Debbie now brings her art to life on a variety of products, allowing everyone to share in the joy and sentimentality of her work. Her book, The Lost Christmas Letters, further reflects the deep connection and love she pours into her creations.
The Lost Christmas Letters
Written and Illustrated by Debbie Dearen Richmond
It’s two weeks before Christmas, the day when all the forest animals mail their letters to Santa. When Merry, Charles, and Preston make their way to the mailbox, they notice it is not there! The cubs are joined by others who came to place their lists in the box as well. What will they do? Whatever it is, they must move quickly; a snowstorm is on the way and threatens their plans.
This book’s beautiful illustrations catch the reader’s attention from the cover to the last page of this endearing book. The story portrays the values of kindness, acceptance, giving, problem solving and love. The Lost Christmas Letters brings the true spirit of Christmas to life….as Santa says in the story,” This is the true Christmas spirit,indeed, going out of your way to bring joy to others”.
About the Author
Debbie Richmond lives in Memphis, TN, and has been an artist for over 30 years. She and her husband own the Blue Plate Cafes and Gallery. She has two daughters and five grandchildren, two Labs, and two Great Dane puppies. Debbie has been an avid golfer formore than four decades.
Decorating and celebrating Christmas is one of Debbie’s favorite seasons.”The Big Christmas Adventure” is her first venture as a children’s picture book author, and illustrator. Therefore, it is not surprising that her first book would combine the two.
Debbie has won numerous art awards over her career, and specializes in wildlife and animal portraits at her Pointe South Studio. She’s a Signature Member of Women Artists of the West, Oil Painters of America, and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
“I genuinely enjoy painting still life and landscapes, but painting animals is my passion. The greatest joy an artist can receive is to capture the personality, a moment in time, and the facial expressions that only one who loves animals can understand in a portrait. I find the eyes are the heart and soul into telling an animal’s story. When a viewer says they felt a connection through a dog’s loving gaze, a deer’s startled glance, or the penetration of a tiger’s glare, I know I’ve accomplished my mission:’