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“A nostalgic journey reminiscent of a time gone by.”

Deborah Whitt, born in 1975 and raised in the small desert town of Twentynine Palms, California, is a self-taught portrait artist. She began drawing at the age of eight, inspired and encouraged by her father’s passion for music and his appreciation of Native and Mexican arts. Influences throughout the years—such as the storytelling of Norman Rockwell, the figures of William-Adolphe Bouguereau, the Charcoals of Ture Bengtz, Maxfield Parrish, Diego Rivera, and her own multicultural heritage—have all shaped her representational style. Her work celebrates the beauty of bygone eras, with an appreciation for times remembered.

In her thirties and forties, Deborah explored photography, eventually creating stylized sets. What began as just a photography business, collaborating with fellow creatives to curate vintage-inspired scenes, evolved into a full return to painting in 2020. During the pandemic, working from home reignited her passion for art and solidified her need to follow her artistic path once again.

Today, Deborah exhibits her work at the KCA Gallery in Kingman, Arizona, while traveling between Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada, continuing her artistic journey.