Pastel and Oil / Landscape, Seascape, Figures
Nationally known artist Deborah Quinn-Munson's serene paintings of the sea and shore evoke memories and thoughtful reflection of time and place. “Nature does all the work; I just pay attention and paint.”
***> My abstract pieces reflect my desire to simplify the painting to the most fundamental elements of relative shape, value and color. Composition and design is central to my process, where I create a balance of small shape to large, dark value to light and contrast elements of color such as temperature and chroma.
A strong abstract structure is the underpinning in all of my work. In an abstract painting, I set out to edit detail and concentrate on the underlying design.
I believe there is an important relationship between artist, painting and viewer. The artist has the vision, the painting represents the technique and the viewer brings the essential step of sensing the place and emotion of the painting.
Deborah Quinn-Munson's family had a residence on Cape Cod for most of Deb's life, providing opportunities to experience life as a Cape Codder, enjoying and observing the sea, the sands, and the excitement of this blessed peninsula. She captures the moment in paint like no other. Her compositions are known for their strong impact and edginess.
Deb earned her Bachelor's degree at the University of New Hampshire and Master's at Wesleyan University. The daughter of Edward Quinn of the well known Quinn and Johnson Advertising Agency (Boston) for many years, Deb's strong sense of design and love of painting is life long. She teaches workshops in both oil and pastel, known best for compositional techniques, and juries international art exhibitions.
On Ice Pastel over Watercolor 20 x 16 SOLD
This two page spread features the work of Deb in the 2018 CAPE COD ART ANNUAL edition of CAPE COD LIFE MAGAZINE. Wonderful!
“When I paint, I am interested in bold color, energetic line, and strong composition to convey a powerful image filled with atmosphere and light. Clear brush and pastel strokes have become an important aspect of my work and bring vitality and movement to the painting.I enjoy the contrast between the spirited execution of a painting and the serenity and peacefulness of the scene."
This is the ARTIST FOCUS on Deb in the June 2015 issue of the American Art Collector magazine.
This is a page which appeared in The American Art Collector magazine in its June 2014 issue, focusing on the pastels of Deborah.
DEBORAH PAINTS COMMISSIONS FOR GALLERY COLLECTORS
Seaside home on Nantucket Sound in Harwichport of one of the Gallery 31 collectors.
Deborah is open to painting commissions for serious collectors. To the left is an example of a palette knife painting in oil composed to specs provided by the clients.
Because the clients' property is on the beach and ocean, they asked for the painting to be more abstract, not competing with the spectacular views out the windows on the left side of this room. Deb visited their home on the Cape and did a prototype for their review before proceeding with the final painting, sized to fit over the hearth.
The gallery provided professional installation centered in the recessed area above the mantel in this beautiful home.
This painting is a great example of Deb's style "where representational meets abstract..."
Notice how the whole room comes to life with the "punch" of design and color which Deb's commission provides.
This gem was commissioned by adoring parents from Ohio of a quintessential scene on Duxbury Beach, MA of their dear grandchildren as a surprise Christmas gift in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. The photograph was provided by the family and Deb captured the essence of the scene beautifully in oil.
