Deborah Schenck

Biography

In our fast-paced world of noise and stress, the simple serenity of Deborah Schenck's images encourages us to step back and breathe in the often-overlooked beauty in everyday life. An appreciation of all things peaceful and contemplative comes naturally to Schenck. She spent her childhood in a tranquil English village of quintessential country gardens and winding lanes. Her artistic journey began with courses in film and design before landing her firmly behind the camera. Deborah has been an image transfer artist since 1991. She uses a technique called "Polaroid transfers" in which she repositions a photographic image on watercolor paper and enhances it by hand painting with watercolors. Today Deborah continues to develop her unique style as she experiments with different media. Recently she has begun doing transfers on plaster and wood. Deborah and her two children reside in Vermont in a small country town similar to the English village where her journey began. Her originals are sold worldwide, and reproductions can be found on cards, furniture, wallpaper, tiles, fabric and an ever-growing list of gift items. She also wrote and published Fern House, a book which celebrates her return to country gardens.