Debbie Fornell is a native Texan who grew up in a small country town surrounded by a large extended family. After gradu- ating from Texas A&M with a business degree, she moved to Charleston with her husband. After raising her two children, she began pursuing her true passion for painting. Always inspired by her Lowcountry surroundings, Fornell’s subjects range from ladies weaving sweetgrass baskets to boats resting on the marsh.
The artist has been fortunate enough to live abroad and travel quite extensively. Along with the charm and beauty of the Lowcountry, this has given her an endless range of painting opportunities. “My family has always supported me and given me great encouragement,” Fornell says. “I feel truly blessed to be on this life journey as a painter.” Fornell has studied with art- ists including Laurie Meyer, Rick Reinert, Mark Horton, Camille Przewodek and Colin Page. As an avid learner, she continues her training with a great deal of self-study, and her works can be viewed at debbiefornell.com.
