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.
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:’