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Deborah Brooks
 CONTEMPORARY PAINTING

Original art & individualized SMALL Classes

Original art & individualized SMALL Classes Original art & individualized SMALL Classes Original art & individualized SMALL Classes

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2024 PAINTINGS

"Flash" 18"x24" Matte acylic on canvas.

Original painting by Deborah Brooks

    About Deborah Brooks Art Studio

    Passion

    Brooks exaggerates the power and beauty of plant life, highlighting nature's ability to grow and thrive in the face of adversity. 

    Through bold brushstrokes and dynamic compositions, she conjures the animistic spirit and quiet whimsy of the natural world, evoking the lush abundance found in flourishing landscapes.

    Expertise

    With more than 30 years of experience in painting and drawing, Deborah Brooks brings deep expertise in materials, media, and art history to her studio practice. 

    Her work is grounded in both tradition and experimentation, informed by an M.A., an M.F.A., and National Board Certification as an Art Educator. 

    She lives in Milwaukee and maintains a studio in the city’s historic Third Ward.

    Coach + Mentor + Educator

    M.A., M.F.A. and National Board Certified Art Educator are  the credentials behind the experience of teaching thousands of students in challenging conditions. Located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward as part of a studio with 15 other artists and creatives.  Also an Adjunct Professor at Mount Mary University. 

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    Want to nurture your creative side? You have one. It may be timid until treated kindly.

    Art Instruction in Milwaukee, WI. Original art, art for walls.

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    "Nature's Cocktails," by Deborah Brooks, presents a collection of paintings that mirror the qualities of a well-made cocktail. Each piece embodies a balanced palette of sweet, sour, bitter, and savory tones, meticulously crafted with the finest artist materials.

    Sketchbook images and notes

    Ready for one on one coaching?

    Learn to Draw or PAINT Like YOU!

    $97.00
    Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

    Work with an experienced artist educator coach to explore those art supplies you've been wanting to use so that you can connect with more meaning than "follow along" paint sessions provide. It's satisfying.


    I offer prompts, tips, techniques and mini goals to explore together during the sessions.  No homework required - though, it may be tempting to keep going with what you find out! Any materials you would like to use is great, of course I can suggest some based on what you want to be able to do.

    CONTACT ME to set up an appointment  Artstudio@Deborah-Brooks.com


    Discover and use the strengths you already have (my superpower is helping you to identify these). I can help you to enhance what's working and to avoid developing habits that lead to artist block. 


    If it's drawing cats,  cars, calla lilies, or characters - I can help. Years of teaching tens of thousands of high school students and adults to explore what they want  makes me the coach who can help. If you want to explore leveling-up the color in your landscapes, I can help, proportion, techniques, I'm there. See the endorsements of my students.


    Individual coaching in  person or 1:1 zoom as you create.  Spend some time on you!


    Create with intention.


    email if you have specific questions. artstudio@deborah-brooks.com

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    Rate is hourly at Material Studios by arrangement.

    My Blog

    ART for you

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    Get Centered in your HOME

    Plant on ledge bathed in light

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    Notice the Joy

    Plants with sunlight and shadow

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    Choose original art

    Paintings of Plants

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    Drawing on the GO

    $0.00
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    Learn the skill of drawing and unlock your creative and analytic skills with exercises that are fun and intentionally build on one another. I create original art and through art instruction help participants discover their own strengths.

    Do something for yourself this time.

    Know that no one can take away what you find out in the process.

    Small class (limit under 6) in Milwaukee.

    Individualized, live coaching.

    Purchase art for walls.


    About my courses & Coaching

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      For You

      Classes

      What people say:

      Studio Visits

      Beginner Drawing class. Art Without Fear.

      Envious of others who sketch at a coffee shop? Want to doodle with more intention? Communicate your ideas with a sketch? 

      This is for you!


      Acrylic or Acrylic Gouache Painting 

      Online course available soon. View and paint on your own schedule.

      Studio Visits

      What people say:

      Studio Visits

      Schedule an appointment to visit my studio in the Third Ward, Milwaukee.

      It's in the Marshall Building in a suite of studios called Material Gallery and Studios. See my oil paintings in person. 

      Discuss a commission.

      What people say:

      What people say:

      Individual Coaching

      "The name says it all! Be fearless as you have nothing to lose and everything to learn!"                                    T. Knight


      "It's great to have your voice inside my head instead of my own."

      K.R.




      Individual Coaching

      Individual Coaching

      Individual Coaching

      Ready for in depth one on one coaching? Accepting coachees on a limited bases.

      Commissions

      Individual Coaching

      Commissions

      Did you take photos of a place you visited? or your garden? Love something you see here, but, want a painting of something familiar? Email me - prices are related to my other pricing. 

      FAQs

      Individual Coaching

      Commissions

      How is shipping calculated? Around$30 within the US. for most pieces on the site.

      Collectors pay for overseas shipping.


      Events

      11/03/2021

      L❤️VE to DRAW

      6pm

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      8:00pm central

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      Event Details

      11/03/2021

      L❤️VE to DRAW

      You're invited to my In Person Drawing sessions . Registration ends Nov 1st 2021. Go to Store purchase

      6pm

      -

      8:00pm central

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      11/05/2020

      Artist Ways Micro Course

      7pm

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      8:30

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      Event Details

      11/05/2020

      Artist Ways Micro Course

      You're invited to my Artist Ways Micro Course. Registration ends Nov 1st 2020. Go to Store purchase

      7pm

      -

      8:30

      Go to SERVICES for online link with purchase

      Art without Fear

      A quick action shot of how I get started sometimes. Note - This is not an example of "instruction" or a "class". Just a little glimpse.

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      Fall Solo Show

      Announcing:

      Brooks draws inspiration from the natural world, reflecting on her formative years along the Southern California coast. Her travels to places like Australia and Morocco fuel her quest to explore the shapes and colors of large leafy plants with luscious oil paint.

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