Debbie Anne Nero Bio
A native of upstate New York, Debbie Anne settled in Montgomery Township, NJ in 1997. Educated in the science and technical fields, she held various positions in research, clinical and the teaching of scanning techniques in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Debbie Anne is an artist as well as a photographer. Her media includes pencil drawing, charcoal, pen and ink, water color, oil painting and airbrush. Her art education began in May 2000, at Marcels Art Studio, in Milltown, New Jersey, and later, continued along with Georgian master Nikko Chochelli, of Doylestown, Pa. Debbie Anne was unable to draw at all before studying with the french master, Marcel Franquelin. Inspired by the landscapes of New Jersey, Debbie Anne began her interest in photography. Many of her works include barns, silos, animal wildlife, nature scenes, and dramatic portraits. She also provides photography for artists, brochures, websites, and advertising. Many of her photographic studies are used in her drawings and paintings. She has been accepted into several juried shows, winning second place for her oil painting "The Oldest Working Barn" in 2004, in a juried show of 100 artists from five states,then again winning second place for her pencil drawing of "Heather Marie" in 2005, and acrylic painting "silk Scarves" in 2006. The Salmagundi Art Club accepted her oil painting, "Debs N.Y. Jugs", and three of her photographs for exhibit in the finals in spring 2006. There have been several newspaper articles written about her work. She has appeared on the television show, Dollys' World with her "Africa to the Arctic show" and the previews of her "African Odyssey" show. She prepares several solo shows a year from her journeys, and performs works on commission. Most of her work is done on location throughout her travels around the world. This gives her a true feel for the subjects she photographs and draws. You may view some of Debbie Annes' works at Marcels Art Studio, 132 Van Liew Avenue, Milltown, NJ (732)794-5082. Also, by logging on to http:// fine-art.com/members/31395 and www.debsimages.com/
