Debbie Crawford is a self-taught artist who discovered her love to make things at a very young age. Her appreciation of the arts began with admiring the richness of red clay dirt in North Carolina to discovering an array of cultures in Washington, DC.

Debbie’s style of creating mixed media collages rest heavily on her Southern roots; by employing nature as her color palette and assigning found objects, recycled papers and fabrics to complement her artwork.

Her current series entitled Comin’ & Goin focuses not only on the The Great Migration, but also on communal life of African Americans during the 1940 – 60’s (the first phase of the series). I hope each piece offers a story one can connect with. I enjoy listening and seeing the view from another’s eyes. When we share our insight, we share a part of ourselves. And to me, that’s what art is about. Connection. –Debbie C.

Armed with the theory that all are creative, Debbie also host a variety ofCreative Workshops. She is also re-launching her line of everyday notecards (Art & Soul) featuring original illustrations and photography.