A 30 year resident of Erath County, Texas, Debbie Lincoln travels the country searching for subjects for her paintings. Many, however, are found in her own backyard of Morgan Mill, Texas. A lifelong artist and a rancher for 30 years, Debbie has owned various enterprises including a graphics arts business and a fast lube. It was the sale of the car care business in 2006 that allowed her to become a full time painter.
Debbie regularly rides her 15 year old mare, PJ, and a 7 year old racehorse reject named “Easy”. The most recent horsey addition was PJ’s filly foal born April, 2008, and “Dandy” has already become a regular “model and will hopefully be a horse the future grandchildren will enjoy.
Debbie says: In 2005, at the ripe old age of 53, I decided to take the plunge and re-commit myself to doing things that sustain my soul. God has blessed me with independent and capable kids, a caring supportive husband and family, good health and a church family that nurtures and sustains me.
I have always ridden horses and always painted and drawn, but never had the opportunity to enjoy both to the fullest. I live in a part of Texas where we are surrounded by incredible horses and their owners/trainers. Many of my neighbors are real cowboys and horsemen/women. The photo opportunities are endless and the inspirations are bounded only by one’s imagination. It is a dream come true to be able to indulge two of my passions in such a fashion – painting the country and people around me and riding the horses that are bred here.
I am still “evolving” a style. When I was in desktop publishing and designing logos, I drew like an engineer – precise and exact – photographic-like reproductions were my mainstay. Now, as a cherished friend says, I want to “hang loose”! My “style” is not yet established. I am having too much fun trying new things…but I predict if you follow me for a while, you’ll enjoy the evolution!
