Deborah Petrucci began creating as a young child, either drawing or sewing. It was in her genes, her grandfather being a sculptor in Italy, her father being an architect. She started her BFA at SUNY Purchase in NY & assisted in layout & illustration for Westchester Illustrated magazine in the 70s.
She was quickly drawn to land & cityscapes as her content for oil paintings & through many travels abroad, she developed an extensive gallery of images. Her love of the old world charm of Europe was further enhanced by a summer painting in Italy in 2001 & numerous travels throughout Asia provided much inspiration. Close observation of palm trees & flowers in recent years resulted in a micro botanical series. Additional studies at Parsons School of Design in NY earned her a certificate in Interior Design & expanded her abilities to include architectural rendering.
Deborah has exhibited extensively through the years in Westchester & NYC group shows, including Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, The Salmagundi Club, The American Artists Professional League & The Pelham Art Center. Her membership at Mamaroneck Artists Guild since 1989 has included her in many group shows as well as outside opportunities. Her solo exhibitions in Westchester have resulted in many sales.
She continues to challenge herself & discover new avenues of interpretation & expression.