Deborah is a fine artist who’s work is inspired by the beauty of nature and everyday objects. It is her goal to capture and convey these singular ephemeral moments of beauty throughout her drawings and paintings.
Her fascination and love of art was sparked in her from an early age. As a little girl, she could often be found challenging her father to draw different objects or characters on command, which she would later try to replicate herself. Lloyd completed her undergraduate work from Penn State University and also studied Abroad at University of Westminster in London, UK. Additionally, she completed an associates degree in Photography from her local community college. At that time, she decided to follow her true passion for fine art and moved to the Dominican Republic where she completed the challenging program at the Ani Art Academies Dominicana, located in rural Rio San Juan.
Annually, Deborah participates in several gallery shows across the United States and exhibits her work internationally. Her artwork has won awards as well as earning finalist in several art competitions. Deborah’s work has been published in national magazines, been featured in Strokes of Genius: Creative Discoveries!, and has recently been published in Beginning Drawing Atelier: An Instructional Sketchbook by Juliette Aristides.
Today Deborah works alongside her fiance and fellow artist Edward Dillon, as the Co-Founder and -Instructor of The Dillon Studio. Together they are dedicated to teaching their apprentices, and helping them develop into highly skilled artists.
They offer private lessons focusing in hyper-realism to their students. They offer in-person as well as online apprenticeships. The Online Apprenticeship Program is perfect for those who are interested in improving their skills, but don’t have the luxury to study full-time in the studio. Please see the Study section for more information or visit www.thedillonstudio.com.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
- 2021 Radical Botanical, Lovett’s Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- 2020 Eclectica, Ani Art Academies America, Red Bank, NJ
- 2020 Small Works, Lovett’s Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- 2019 ENIGMA, Lovett’s Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- 2019 EQUINOX, Ani Art Academies America, Red Bank, NJ
- 2018 IMAGINE, Rehs Contemporary Galleries, New York, NY
- 2017 Legacy, Gallery 1261, Denver, CO
- 2017 Capturing Realism, Pauly Friedmen Gallery, Dallas, PA
- 2017 Red, Lovett’s Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- 2016 SYNESTHESIA, Rehs Contemporary Galleries, New York, NY
- 2015 Capturing Realism, Pauly Friedmen Gallery, Dallas, PA
- 2015 SEXES, Rehs Contemporary Galleries, New York, NY
- 2014 Drawings, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA
- 2014 Small Works Big Ideas, Mainstreet Galleries, Kingston, PA
- 2014 Heroes Villains Myths and Legends, Rehs Contemporary Galleries, New York, NY
- 2013 Arts & Music Celebration, Masonic Village, PA
- 2013 Capturing Realism, Pauly Friedmen Gallery, Dallas, PA
- 2013 The Big Gamble, Rehs Contemporary Galleries, New York, NY
EDUCATION:
- 2012-2016 Ani Art Academies Dominicana, Rio San Juan, DR
- 2007 University of Westminster, London, UK
- 2004-2008 Penn State University, State College, PA
TEACHING:
- 2021-Present The Dillon Studio Co-Founder & Instructor
- 2017-2021 Ani Art Academies Dominicana Instructor
- 2015-2016 Ani Art Academies Dominicana Assistant Instructor
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS:
- 2019 Art Renewal Center International Salon Competition Finalist
- 2018 Art Renewal Center Aristides Publication Prize for Drawing
- 2018 Art Renewal Center International Salon Competition Finalist
- 2016 Strokes of Genius 9: Creative Discoveries!
- 2016 Art Renewal Center International Salon Competition Finalist
- 2016 Art Kudos International Art Competition Finalist
- 2016 American Art Collector Magazine March Issue
- 2015 The Artist’s Magazine Annual Competition Finalist
- 2015 Art Renewal Center International Salon Competition Finalist