I began my fascination with design while living in Israel. Houses were very 'white' inside, such a contradiction to the fiery, passionate people living beside me. Living in a war-torn country keeps you indoors and the urge to paint and design my walls called to me.
I started painting canvases on the floor of my tiny laundry room. Unsure of my 'creation', I showed a close friend and she exclaimed, “I love it !" That was the sign I needed to continue to paint.
My love for abstract and action painting filled with chaos is my release from my organized home. It can get messy while I'm creating, but I love it!
The process is organic and spontaneous. What emerges on the canvas is very personal but at the same time very universal.
I get inspiration from distressed wood and rusting metal. I see the old peeking out under the new. I find the black and white minimalist looks are simple, yet so powerful to the eye.
I am constantly creating new works of cityscapes, pop art, naturalism, and expressionism.
Thank you so much for joining me on my journey through the fields of color, both subtle and intense, and where circles, lines, and squares combine in a dynamic balance.
Debbie Gayle
Phoenix, AZ