Pleasanton artist captures hometown images in pastels
Debbie Wardrope offers a glimpse into her technique in upcoming pastels class at Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery
A Pleasanton resident since she was a young girl, Debbie Wardrope is the definition of homegrown talent. "My parents occasionally bought fine art pieces to hang in our home. I grew up believing that fine art was a possible direction for me because I saw my parents supporting other artists," Wardrope said. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from California College of the Arts in Oakland, Debbie started a career in the mortgage banking industry, while painting on the side. "When I had children, it was actually my husband that encouraged me to pursue my art," Wardrope said. Home with two young children and shuttling them to school and activities, Debbie enjoyed the ease of working in pastels. "I love the colors, the …
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