As I listened to the news about the war in Ukraine, my heart felt for these people. I wanted to portray the strength, resiliency, and endurance of the Ukrainian people in a painting. I heard about Yana, a young Ukranian woman who has been living in Quebec since 2013. Yana is afraid for the safety of her family. Her uncle was already killed in this conflict. She is trying to bring the rest of her family members here to Canada. When I heard her story, I felt that helping this woman’s family is what this painting was meant for. Three of my paintings are being auctioned right now to raise funds to help…

Debra will be showing her art at the Festival Des Art Georgeville/Fitch Bay from July 17-25 (if regulations permit). 16 artists will be showing their work in 2 locations, the Murray Memorial Centre in Georgeville and the Town Hall of the Township of Stanstead in Fitch Bay. I will be at the Murray Memorial Centre. You can find out more about the festival at https://www.festivaldesarts.net.