Once in a while someone will ask me, "What is your style?"

Well, it depends on what season I am in within my life.

The best I can do is ask another question.

"What are you looking for?"

It depends.

I wish I could say that my paintings are accomplished with a lofty goal or overall theme, a pre-determined destination in mind. But it's the mystery I'm after, not the solution. I have been influenced many times over with my background in Architecture and my extensive travel living overseas and my Christian faith.

My process involves putting down multiple layers of paint, pausing after each layer to strategize over the next color mix and brushstroke. I like the fluidity of paint and find I am drawn to creating movement in my work. I want to capture the viewer to begin a journey that helps him escape. I fall into a purposeful path of discovery: switchbacks, places of rest, milestones and the ultimate visual ending. The fun occurs in unearthing it all, or parts of it all, in a way that surprises me. The rest is history and the end result is wherever you end up.

Digging for clues, knee-deep in paint, I think of the scripture:

“For where your treasure is, your heart will be also.”

Mathew 6:21

--Debra Goley

Goodyear AZ

623.696.5693

debra@goleyhouse.com

Hello my name is Debra Goley and thank you for visiting my website and taking time to look at my work.

I am truly blessed to be able to do what I love - paint and to share my creativity with Homeowners, new moms, proud parents, sports fans, art enthusiasts, decorators and anyone else who loves and appreciates artwork.

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I currently live in Goodyear, AZ and have two kids and a loving, supportive husband. I  moved here from Houtson TX, and before that Washington DC., I have built relationships with many nationally and internationally known artists and master faux finishers, I have gained insight to new and innovative techniques as well as top-of-the-line products.

I have been painting for over 28 years and I thoroughly enjoy what I do. I make every effort to keep myself up-to-date with techniques and skills of unique faux finishes and trompe l'oeil (trick the eye) murals.

Many thanks to everyone who have allowed me to create beautiful artwork in their home. I hope you enjoy it for many years and for those interested in my artwork, please let me know if you have any questions and sit back, relax and let the creativity flow!