Debra Van Swearingen has had a passion for photograph since the age of 11 when her father gave her a Kodak
Instamatic 104. Being a visual person, it seemed very natural to view life through a lens.
After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, she worked for the Department of Defense in contracting and pursued photography in the evenings at the Oklahoma School of Photography. It was after a year of cancer remediation in 1996 that Debra decided to make her passion her profession. She shared a studio in the Paseo Arts District of Oklahoma City for 20 years and is currently a member of the Gallery 123 in Norman, OK. She has become an award winning photographer in the field of photographic arts.
Debra's subjects usually involve the "beauty of nature" in the form of botanical images, trees, large wading birds and landscapes. She prefers working with natural light and now strives to give each image its own individual appeal utilizing digital technology. Some of her new work involves a method of printmaking called gilded vellum in which you print the image using pigment ink on vellum and apply metal leafing the back making a stunning presentation of the image. These prints are sold in editions of 5 or 10.
Her work is displayed at the Gallery 123 in Norman, OK, private collections, and originals and fine art prints may be obtained through her website. There are also unsigned prints through various art websites like Art.com, Framedart.com, etc.
(All images on this site are solely the property of Debra Van Swearingen. They are protected by copyright laws, and are not to be downloaded, printed or reproduced in any manner without express written permission of the owner.)
Purchase Information
All photographs are open editions unless marked "Limited Edition". If marked "Limited Edition, it will tell you the number of prints of that image that will be sold. This number is the total of all sizes combined. Each image will be printed on premium rag paper with archival inks, signed and numbered. These prints can be purchased by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button or contacting me directly.
All "Limited Edition" images will be sent FedEx ground unless other arrangements are made. Taxes will be included in Oklahoma orders.
Most images are available for licensing or wholesale purchases. Please contact me directly for instructions on this if interested.
There can be slight differences in color or contrast of the print(s) ordered due to differences in computer monitors.
No frames or mats will be included unless otherwise stated.
All sizes are approximate.
Larger sizes are available on most prints. Contact me directly if interested.
All purchases are guaranteed. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, please return your print within 14 days of receipt and your money will be refunded in full or you may exchange for another item.
Thank you for your interest in my photography!
Debra Van Swearingen
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