Name: Debra Huse (Ressel)
Studio; A Marina in Newport Beach, CA
Gallery: Debra Huse Gallery, 229 Marine Ave.
Balboa Island, CA 92662 www.debrahusegallery.com
Born & Raised: Indianapolis, IN
Favorite Book; Two Years Before the Mast
Family: Husband Randy Ressel, & Clyde the Poodle.
Transportation: 43’ Santa Barbara Sportfishing Boat.
Artist’s Statement
I’ve been blessed with the talent of seeing and the passion for painting. Oil is such a luscious medium. Applying lots of paint - moving it around and carving out areas is fascinating. As a contemporary plein air colorist, I strive to capture the beauty of the moment, the poetry of the atmosphere, and the notes of colorful light with the spontaneity and energy of a painter intrigued. Not painting is not an option.
“Debra Huse takes a loving look at the quintessential California lifestyle: the beaches, boats, gardens, and people, all partaking of the "good life" in the Golden State. An astute observer of everyday life, Debra presents her subjects immersed in the unique light and warmth of coastal Southern California. A true "plein air" painter, her paintings are direct and honest views of what is all around her.”
-Jean Stern, Art Historian, Author and Lecturer
Most Recent Shows and Awards
2009 Aqueous IV, HM AWARD
Ventura County Maritime Museum
American Society of Marine Artists
Currently on Exhibit, “Vintage Oxford” 12x16
2009 Yosemite Renaissance Best of Show Award.
“Awestruck at Yosemite Falls” 16x20
On tour until 2010. Shown at right.
2009 Easton, MD Plein Air, 3rd Place Award
“Hot Breakfast” 20x16. Above. This painting features the “Beltie” cows at sunrise on a hot summer morning July 2009, in Easton Maryland.
2009 Pasadena Museum of California Art, “Gold Medal” Exhibit 2 works
2009 Easton, MD; Telluride, CO; Borrego Springs, CA, Sonoma,CA & Laguna, CA Plein Air Events
2008 “Yosemite, 13 Women of the West”, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi CA
2008 Crystal Cove Invitational
Honorable Mention Award
2008 Just Plein Fun, Balboa Island, 90 minutes.
Best Brush - Off. 8x16. Shown at Right
2008 Napa Valley Art Festival
2008 Telluride, CO Plein Air, & Laguna Beach, CA Plein Air
2008 Irvine Museum “Heritage Show” Honorable Mention Award
2008 Pasadena Museum of California Art,
“Gold Medal” Exhibit. “Ye ol’ Modelmaker” 40x30
