Debra Ann Campbell Teare (July 11, 1955 – November 10, 2018)[1] was an American artist, a founding member of The International Guild of Realism, and "One of the most successful trompe-l'œil painters today.[2] Before switching to oils, Teare spent the first portion of her career "large photorealistic drawings in black and white" charcoals.[2]
Teare was born to Don Spencer Campbell and Julia Picket Campbell and grew up in the Cache Valley of Utah and studied Illustration at Utah State University (though dropped out of the course).[3][4] She began her career in New York City and lived the final years of her life in Providence, Utah.
Her work usually consisted of precise photo-realist paintings of still life objects.[4]
She married artist Brad Teare in 1983. She had one daughter, Ashley.[4][3]
References
edit- ^ Debra Teare. Logan Herald Journal as reprinted on Legacy.com. Accessed May 24, 2019.
- ^ a b James A. Metcalfe (November 16, 2007) "Oil Painting: Debra Teare: Updating Trompe l'Oeil For Today", Artist Daily. Accessed 31 Aug 2011.
- ^ a b Obituary. DebraTeare.com. Accessed May 24, 2019
- ^ a b c Lance Frazier (April 23, 2010), "Husband and wife art-pair: Local couple prepare for first Logan show", The Herald Journal. Accessed November 26, 2013.
External links
edit- Artist bio at the International Guild of Realism
- Artist bio at the Atlanta Art Gallery
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