What Is Peaceful Realism? An Alabama Oil Painter Explains

What Is Peaceful Realism? An Alabama Oil Painter Explains

What Is Peaceful Realism? An Alabama Oil Painter ExplainsDebra Davis
Published on: 25/09/2026

I'm Debra Davis, and Peaceful Realism is my slow, careful way of painting landscapes, flowers, and still lifes in oil, made to show you more each time you look.

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Why I Paint with My Painting in My Lap

Why I Paint with My Painting in My Lap

Why I Paint with My Painting in My LapDebra Davis
Published on: 15/09/2026

Why do I keep taking my paintings off the easel and putting them in my lap? It gives me the steadiness and control I need for small details—and has taught me something about painting: sometimes you have to get close, then step back to really see.

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The Gift of Sight

The Gift of Sight

The Gift of SightDebra Davis
Published on: 12/08/2026

An Alabama oil painter reflects on waking to a sunlit morning and realizing that sight itself, the very thing that lets her paint, is a gift worth thanking God for.

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Choosing the Right Size Painting for Your Wall

Choosing the Right Size Painting for Your Wall

Choosing the Right Size Painting for Your WallDebra Davis
Published on: 10/08/2026

Not sure what size original oil painting fits your wall? Here's a simple way Auburn and Opelika collectors can get the size right the first time.

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