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​​​​Debbie Lawrence is a Brighton-based painter who fell in love with the city while studying for her Art Foundation.

She went on to pursue a degree in Multi Media Textiles at Loughborough University, where she was able to focus on her passion for drawing through an experimental textile course.

For many years, Debbie enjoyed a successful freelance career in textiles, fashion, and interiors, working on a wide range of creative projects. Eventually, she fulfilled her long-held ambition to become a painter, bringing her rich background in texture, colour, and form into her vibrant artworks.

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Her artistic process often begins with sketching and photography she takes a sketchbook everywhere with her. Ideas are then taken into her studio where images are bought  to life with her skilful use of colour.

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“Each painting is like a puzzle to solve.I build up the canvass with many layers of acrylic paint  A journey of memories through colour, marks and experiences"

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Debbie often paints large swimming events on Brighton Beach, just a short distance from her home. Recently, she captured the energy of International Women’s Day and a Pride swim, using the collective experience of people entering the water to create a figurative landscape. 

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“The sight, sound & energy of 500 people in the sea is so joyous and moving, everyone is so present with the moment. I love the way bodies merge, the pops of neon colours from swimming hats and the way everything fades into the horizon. It’s like I’m standing in my painting” 

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​​​Her paintings invite viewers to reflect on our profound connection to water and the trans-formative power of shared human experiences.

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​Lawrence’s work is in private collections throughout the Uk, Europe and Australia. 

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