Debra Latham Bio Houston Area Old Masters Style Fine Art Painter Debra is a native Texan and much of her inspiration comes from her family farm house in the Texas Hill Country. She’s always been somewhat of an artist and designer growing up. Painting was only a hobby until it became an obsession for her. She became more aware of her talent as an oil painter in her 30’s. “As a mother of two teenage boys with full academic and athletic schedules, life can get very stressful. Painting helps me unwind.” Debra says. Debra is a self-taught artist. She studies the work of the old masters and some of the more popular artist of today. Some of her favorite artists are: John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt, David Leffel, Sherrie McGraw, Nydia Lazano, Daniel Gerhartz and Robert Coombs. “For the most part, I am self taught. However, I am continuously learning from the many workshops and artist I study with on a regular basis. My art education will never end as each new painting & experience brings new insight.” Oil is her medium of choice because she loves the richness of the colors that you can only get from oil. She mostly paints from photos she’s taken on her travels. She loves painting people most of all. For the most part, I am self taught. However, I am continuously learning from the many workshops and artist I study with on a regular basis. My art education will never end as each new painting & experience brings new insight. Awards & Positions Held Kingwood Art Society Fall Show 2008 Oil 2nd Place - At the End of the Day 3rd Place - Mary and Baby Jesus 2nd Vice President of Kingwood Art Society 2008 Head Chair Person for the Kingwood Art Society Shows Kingwood Art Society Spring Show 2008 Oil 1st Place - Norwegian Cathedral Honorable Mention - Road to Hana I Honorable Mention - Lady of the River Photography 1st Place - Hill Country Sky 2nd Place - Butterfly & Flower 3rd Place - Tulips Lone Star Art Guild Oil Honorable Mention - Norwegian Cathedral Photography 3rd Place - Tulips