Debra Halprin's love for art and her artistic journey began in early childhood while living with her grandparents in Belmar, New Jersey. Her grandmother, Ceil Grayer, was a well known artist and art teacher. She was a student of Edgar Whitney and her work was influenced by his style.
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As a child, Debra enjoyed attending her grandmother’s art classes and participating in their assignments. Although Debra's career began with the use of watercolors she has branched out into various mediums including acrylics, inks, pastels and oils.
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Today, Debra is an award-winning artist whose work has been accepted into numerous juried exhibits, including the prestigious Philadelphia Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition as well as the BWS MidAtlantic Shows. In addition, her portrait “Little Miss Molly” was accepted into Touchstone Gallery’s Regional Juried Exhibit entitled “The Human Form” and awarded Second Place by Dr. Anne Goodyear, Assistant Curator at the National Portrait Gallery.
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