Debbie Shirley

Artist Bio:

”With a nod to my background in typography and graphic design, much of my work makes a bold statement with strong colors and interesting compositions. Other pieces tell tales of forgotten spaces.

I started painting neon signs for their eye-catching designs, but soon realized they held memories for people and stories tied to disappearing places. That sense of nostalgia runs through all my work, whether it's a roadside diner, mom-and-pop convenience store or a classic toy. I love when someone sees a painting and smiles because I know it’s sparked a memory.

Wife, boy mom and dog whisperer, I make my home on the North Shore of Massachusetts, spending time outdoors, summers in Maine and walking endlessly when I am not hard at work at my easel. In the area?  I welcome you to visit me in my small studio located in an old mill building in downtown Haverhill.

Please take a look at my painting collections. You might spot a place you remember, an object you once loved, or something that brings back a feeling you haven’t thought about in years. I’d love to know which paintings bring back memories for you.“