Figurative-Portraits-Floral-Still Life

Figurative-Portraits-Floral-Still Life | Debra Joy Groesser

Cynthia and Duke
Oil, Linen Panel, 16 x 12. This is a portrait of the late Cynthia Sturgeon, founder of Project Pink'd, a breast cancer nonprofit serving eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. This was painted as a gift for her husband, Dav…
Gavin at 13
Oil, Linen Panel, 24 x 36. This is a portrait commission that was completed in May 2020. I did a photo shoot with this young man at his home and did the painting from a combination of several of the reference photos I t…
Morning Rhythm
Oil, Linen Panel, 24 x 18. Painted in the studio from photo references taken in Venice, Italy.
Opening Night-Holland Portrait
Oil, Linen Panel, 48 x 72. This portrait of Richard and Mary Holland, namesakes of the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska, was commissioned by Omaha Performing Arts. It hangs permanently in the lobby of t…
Portait Commission
Oil, Linen Panel, 14 x 18. Contact Debra to find out how to commission a portrait, and create a special lasting memory for yourself or a loved one!
The Reader
Oil, Linen Panel, 12 x 9. A painting done from life of our friend, Matt Hindley, during an open studio portrait session at my studio. Total painting time about 1 hour, 40 minutes. I do accept portrait commissions so ple…
Gottschalk Portrait
Oil, Linen Panel, 30 x 40. Portrait of John and Carmen Gottschalk, commissioned by Omaha Performing Arts. This piece hangs in the Founders Room at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Founder's Portrait
Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24. This was commissioned by a company in Omaha as a retirement gift for the company's founder.
Grandpa's Love II
Oil, Linen Panel, 14 x 18
Bishop Clarkson Portrait
Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30. This is a portrait of Bishop Clarkson, commissioned by the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska. It is on display in the Diocese office lobby in Omaha.
Budding Artist
Oil, Linen Panel, 18 x 14. This was painted from photos of my granddaughter at age 14 months. It was adorable to watch her "color" and "draw" with the light from the window making her pigtails glow!
Emma
Oil, Linen Panel, 12 x 9
Commission portrait
Oil, Linen Panel, 9 x 12
You Are My Sunshine
Oil, Linen Panel, 28 x 24. Our piano has been a magnet for our grandchildren...they love to see the sounds they can make. This piece was painted in the studio from reference photos I took of my three year old granddaugh…
In the Pink
Oil, 18 x 14. Painted in the studio from photo references for the face and head of the figure...everything else was invented in my imagination.
Larissa
Oil, Linen Panel, 12 x 9. Painted from life during one of our open studio portrait sessions at my studio.
Sunshine On Her Shoulders
Oil, Linen Panel, 7 x 5. A study for a larger painting...
Splash
Oil, Canvas, 7 x 5
New Red Shoes
Oil, Linen Panel, 18 x 14. This is my granddaughter in her Christmas dress and new red shoes, as she was waiting to see Santa. I bought the little coat and hat for her when she was just 6 months old and was thrilled tha…
The Dreams of a Princess
Oil, Linen Panel, 18 x 18. A portrait of my sleeping granddaughter on her third birthday...after a long day of playing with cousins and celebrating her big day.
Remembrance
Oil, Linen Panel, 18 x 18. An experimental portrait of my daughter and grandson...during a remembrance ceremony for my son-in-law's grandmother.
Sugar and Spice
Oil, Linen Panel, 24 x 16. This painting of my granddaughter was somewhat of an experiment for me. I loved her sweet pose as she snuggled her little stuffed kitty, and her little princess outfit...she loves to play dres…
Flower Girl
Oil, Linen Panel, 7 x 5. This was a commissioned portrait of a beautiful young girl. Contact me if you'd like to commission a painting for yourself or a loved one!
Tea Time in the Garden
Oil, Linen Panel, 12 x 16. This piece was painted from life outdoors in my garden - en plein air. I've never had more than one peony bloom on either of my peony bushes in the 28 years we've lived in our home...until thi…
Make A Wish
Oil, Linen Panel, 18 x 14. This is a portrait of my little granddaughter. We were outside picking dandelions and I showed her how to blow the seeds off the stem...she was trying to figure out how, or even if she wanted…
Splish Splash
Oil, Linen Panel, 7 x 5
Little Dreamer
Oil, Linen Panel, 18 x 14. As it also was with Abby Williams Hill, most people know me best for my landscape paintings but I also paint many portraits. My first grandchild, a little girl, was born in 2009, and has becom…
Sunny Symphony
Oil, Linen Panel, 8 x 6. Painted on Mackinac Island - such a gorgeous place!
Rosie's Protector
Oil, Linen Panel, 30 x 24. This piece was painted in the studio from photos I took of my four year old granddaughter, Andrea (on-DRAY-uh), holding her chicken, Rosie. The light on Andrea and her protective pose as she c…
Underdoggie!
Oil, Linen Panel, 24 x 18. This was painted from reference photos I took of my granddaughter playing at the park. She was loving swinging so high after an "underdoggie!" Her face was pure joy and the laughter was pricel…
Summer Day-Sister Bay
Oil, Linen Panel, 8 x 10. This was painted during the sunset paintout at the 2022 Door County Plein Air Festival in Wisconsin. I really enjoyed watching everyone jumping off the dock and decided to try to capture the sc…
Our Pico, In Loving Memory
Oil, Linen Panel, 18 x 14. This is my little buddy and faithful friend, Pico, who passed away on August 14, 2011 at the age of 13-1/2. He was my constant companion, and "worked" at my studio every day with me. I painted…
Pretty in Pink
Oil, Linen Panel, 12 x 16. Was $1100, now $150 unframed.
Serenity II
Oil, Linen Panel, 12 x 9. This piece was painted on location in San Angelo, Texas at the beautiful International Water Lily Collection - a wonderful park with many varieties of water lilies. Was $875, now $450 framed.
Queen
Oil, Linen Panel, 14 x 11. Painted during one of our open studio portrait sessions at my studio. Thank you to the beautiful Tyra for modeling! She has such beautiful skin tones and facial features...really fun to have t…
Pretty in Pink
Oil, Panel, 10 x 8. Painted during the 2018 Door County Plein Air Festival. Was $800, now $150 unframed.
Tree Peonies
Oil, Linen Panel, 9 x 12. Painted in my back yard - plein air - unframed
Follow the Sun
Oil, Linen Panel, 18 x 14. This was painted at Woodwalk Gallery near Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, during the 2022 Door County Plein Air Festival. I don't paint a lot of flowers close up like this, but couldn't resist giving t…
Fresh Radishes
Oil, Linen Panel, 3 x 3. This piece comes with a dark wood display easel. Was $95 - now $65!
Tomatoes on the Vine
Oil, Linen Panel, 3 x 3. This piece comes with a dark wood display easel. Was $95 - now $65!
The Grand Dame
Oil, Linen Panel, 16 x 12. $300 unframed (normally $1400)