Debbie Lawrence

Debbie Lawrence is a Brighton-based painter whose work is a joyful celebration of colour and texture. Her paintings invite viewers to reflect on our profound connection to water and the transformative power of shared human experiences.

Debbie often paints large swimming events on Brighton Beach, just a short distance from her home. Recently, she captured the energy of International Women’s Day and a Pride swim, using the collective experience of people entering the water to create a figurative landscape. 

“The sight, sound & energy of 500 people in the sea is so joyous and moving, everyone is so present with the moment. I love the way bodies merge, the pops of neon colours from swimming hats and the way everything fades into the horizon. It’s like I’m standing in my painting” 

The artist graduated in 2001 from Loughborough university with a BA hons in Multi Media Textiles. An experimental textile course heavily focused on drawing. For many years she enjoyed a successful career in textiles, print design, illustration and fashion and now fulfilling her ambition as a painter. 

Lawrence’s work is in private collections throughout the Uk, Europe and Australia.