The Professional Artists of St. Augustine (PAStA) proudly announces the addition of renowned artist Deborah Lightfield to its esteemed collective. With an illustrious career spanning decades, Lightfield brings her distinctive artistic vision and unparalleled expertise to further enrich the vibrant tapestry of the St. Augustine arts community.
Deborah Lightfield is widely celebrated for her captivating artworks that intricately blend realism with elements of surrealism, inviting viewers into enchanting worlds of imagination and introspection. Her mastery of light, color, and texture imbues her pieces with a transcendent quality that resonates deeply with audiences. On various artworks, Deborah employs her Ocean Wash technique, a process she began 30-years ago, in which she submerges the paper or canvas directly into the ocean waves and utilizes the resulting layer of wet sand to become part of the painting.
“We are thrilled to welcome Deborah Lightfield to the Professional Artists of St. Augustine,” said Valarie Pothier-Forrester, President of PAStA. “Her extraordinary talent and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence perfectly align with our mission to foster creativity and collaboration within our vibrant artistic community.”
Throughout her career, Lightfield has garnered numerous accolades for her exceptional contributions to the arts. Her works have been showcased in prestigious galleries and exhibitions across the country, captivating art enthusiasts with their emotive power and technical precision.
“I am truly honored to join the Professional Artists of St. Augustine and become a part of this dynamic and supportive artistic family,” said Deborah Lightfield. “St. Augustine’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty have long been a wellspring of inspiration for my work, and I am eager to contribute to the thriving arts scene of this historic city.”
To learn more about Deborah Lightfield and explore her stunning portfolio, please visit www.lightfieldart.com or on the PAStA website.
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About PAStA:
The Professional Artists of St. Augustine Fine Art Gallery (PAStA) on Charlotte Street, in downtown historic St. Augustine, Florida, was founded in 1982 by Jean Wagner Troemel, a champion of the arts, founder of the Winter Haven Ridge Art Association, served on the Florida Arts Group Board (FLAG), and spearheaded St. Augustine’s First Friday Art Walks. The gallery has served an international clientele a wealth of local talent and award-winning artists. The gallery’s mission is to showcase local and regional art and to educate and encourage area artists. In 2023, PAStA has won The Best of Florida Regional Art Gallery, and as a finalist in the Best of St. Augustine Choice Awards. The gallery’s mission is to showcase local and regional art and to educate and encourage area artists.
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I did not connect with clay as an artistic outlet until mid-life. During a hectic and demanding career, while juggling family, job and my MBA, I needed a healthy outlet to release my frustrations while appealing to my sorely under-utilized creative needs.
One summer class gave me the impetus to redirect what little down-time I had into punching, pulling, coiling, pinching, slapping, and throwing this amazing and malleable material into anything my imagination desired. I found therapy through clay.
In the years since, I have received an Associate’s Degree from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, and set up my first studio in a basement of our house. Currently, my studio has moved above ground – to my garage, but includes a wheel, large Skutt kiln, slab roller and an array of clay and glazes that would make a chameleon dizzy. I am a proud member of the Professional Artists of St. Augustine Fine Art Gallery since October of 2021.
I work with a variety of clays and glazes – from mid-temp stoneware and shiny glazes to low-fire and matte underglazes. I find inspiration in nature, children’s stories and fables, and my own untamed imagination!
