How do you find inspiration?
Debra Joy Groesser: As mainly a landscape painter, I’m especially drawn to scenes with beautiful light and atmosphere, often backlit subjects. Recently I’ve found inspiration in subjects that represent metaphors for life experiences and subjects that are healing in a spiritual way. A recent example is “Journey” (48×72 oil). We were in central Nebraska to see the sandhill crane migration and were treated to this stunning sunset as the
cranes settled in for the night along the Platte River. Here they feed for a few weeks, gaining strength to continue their journey north. Watching them in flight, hearing their calls and reflecting on the long, sometimes difficult journey ahead of them, I thought about how we all face difficulties on our own journeys through life. Sometimes we need to just stop, rest, refuel and take time to enjoy simple things, like a beautiful sunset, to soothe our weary souls and continue on our way.
What is the best thing about being an artist?
Debra Joy Groesser: For me it’s being able to inspire people through my art. Art can be very healing and is truly a universallanguage. One of the best experiences is when a painting touches someone so deeply that it brings them
to tears. How lucky are we to create beauty and help people see their world in a way they might never have before?
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I love how Debra shares the deeper meaning behind her work—it’s so inspiring!
Thank you so much…that means a lot!
Beautiful Journey!