"I create art that uplifts as a response to the constant barrage of negativity and chaos in our world. Each of my paintings tells a story, offering a narrative that invites reflection and connection. My current work centers on the quiet, fleeting moments that often go unnoticed in the rush of daily life—those rare instances when we touch our true inner selves, when our spirit feels truly alive. I blend portraits, wildlife, and landscapes to capture the profound beauty of our planet, highlighting the deep, often unspoken bond between humanity and the other species we share it with. Through my art, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and interconnectedness, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the world around us."
Debra Soule
Awards and Juried Shows
Invisible Highway Over Desert Deluge, (acrylic on canvas), Austin Art Space, Austin, Tx, Austin Studio Tour Juried Show, 2025
Callacarpia, Hidden Hummingbird Series, (acrylic on canvas), Georgetown Art Center, Georgetown, TX, Small Works Juried Exhibition, November, 2025
A Small Window of Clarity, (acrylic on canvas), Hill Country Art Focus, Georgetown, Tx, Art Hop Juried Show, October 2025
Caressed, (oil on canvas), Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, Everett, PA,, Human Nature juried show, 2024, https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Human-Nature-2024/Human-Nature-2024-Show/n-3v9RsD
The Bond, (oil on canvas), Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, Everett, PA,, Human Nature juried show, 2024, https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Human-Nature-2024/Human-Nature-2024-Show/n-3v9RsD
Progeny, (oil on canvas), Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, Everett, PA, Honorable Mention Award, Human Nature juried show, 2024, https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Human-Nature-2024/Human-Nature-2024-Show/n-3v9RsD
Alikeness, (acrylic on canvas), Art Show International Gallery Portraiture Show, Talent prize, International Juried Art Competition for Figurative Work, 2023, https://www.teravarna.com/winners-2023-figurative-5
Leadership Crisis, (acrylic on canvas), Hill Country Art Focus, Georgetown, Tx, Art Hop Juried Show, October 2025
Feeling My Spirit, (oil on canvas), Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, Everett, PA, Human Nature juried show, 2024, https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Human-Nature-2024/Human-Nature-2024-Show/n-3v9RsD
Progeny, (oil on canvas), Distinguished Artist Award, Art Ascent magazine, Portrait edition, February, 2021, https://artascent.com/category/artists-of-portraits-2021-feb/
A Milos Moment, (acrylic on canvas), The Arts Factory juried show, Las Vegas, NV, 2002
In Focus, (ink wash), MacDonald Stewart Art Gallery juried show, Guelph, Canada, 1989
Outward Bound, (watercolor), The Art Gallery of Hamilton juried show, Hamilton, Canada, 1988