{"title":"Debbie Shirley","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist Bio:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/127925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eforgotten spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWife, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease take a look at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emy painting collections\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eYou 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.“\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rocket-man-acrylic-on-canvas-debbie-shirley","title":"Rocket Man | Acrylic on Canvas | Debbie Shirley","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcrylic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 x 20 x 1.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether it is \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/174231\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efavorite places\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/201825\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enostalgic food\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/127891\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echerished childhood playthings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDebbie Shirley’s paintings connect to experiences from, New England’s past. We affectionately title her style as nostalgic realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInfusing elements of Debbie’s background in typography and graphic design, her work makes a bold statement with strong colors and interesting photographer-esq compositions that focus on nuanced details. All of her works tells tales of forgotten spaces and impactful visual memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eShe began painting neon signs, often unlit, for their eye-catching design and shadow and quickly realized the powerful memories people carried for these disappearing places. 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With a nod to the Grateful Dead, \"What a long, strange trip it's been\" indeed. Personally, I love that sweet beach pizza on a hot summer day - and I hope they continue to grace the beach for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA splash of neon and lights of bright colors - if you are looking for a bold yet still nostalgic piece for your home, this colorful painting will fit the bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What a Long Strange Trip\" is painted on a 1-1\/2\" deep gallery-wrapped canvas with the painting continuing around the edges so it can hang unframed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether it is \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/174231\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efavorite places\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/201825\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enostalgic food\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/127891\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echerished childhood playthings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDebbie Shirley’s paintings connect to experiences from, New England’s past. We affectionately title her style as nostalgic realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInfusing elements of Debbie’s background in typography and graphic design, her work makes a bold statement with strong colors and interesting photographer-esq compositions that focus on nuanced details. All of her works tells tales of forgotten spaces and impactful visual memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eShe began painting neon signs, often unlit, for their eye-catching design and shadow and quickly realized the powerful memories people carried for these disappearing places. 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With frame - appx 16.75\" x 16.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether it is \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/174231\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efavorite places\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/201825\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enostalgic food\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.debbieshirley.com\/viewcollection\/127891\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echerished childhood playthings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDebbie Shirley’s paintings connect to experiences from, New England’s past. We affectionately title her style as nostalgic realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInfusing elements of Debbie’s background in typography and graphic design, her work makes a bold statement with strong colors and interesting photographer-esq compositions that focus on nuanced details. All of her works tells tales of forgotten spaces and impactful visual memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eShe began painting neon signs, often unlit, for their eye-catching design and shadow and quickly realized the powerful memories people carried for these disappearing places. 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