Deborah Marsh

I am a mixed media portrait and collage artist based in Gilbert, Arizona, creating contemporary acrylic work with bold color, layered texture, and expressive eyes. My originals combine acrylic paint with collage elements and found materials. Fabric, paper, gel mediums, metallic accents, and vintage pieces show up often. The surface is tactile and meant to be seen up close.

My work is about emotion, memory, resilience, and the beauty inside imperfection. I build in layers, then reveal the story through contrast, texture, and detail.

Two series anchor my practice. Glitter Gals celebrates women and was inspired by my mother. Inner Child explores innocence, strength, and the parts of us we carry forward. My work has been featured at Vertigo Art Gallery in the Roosevelt Arts District in downtown Phoenix, including exhibitions connected to these collections.

I studied at the Atlanta College of Art and completed the workshop program at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design in Washington, DC. Originals and prints are available. Commissions are welcomed when my schedule allows.

I studied art at the Atlanta College of Art and completed the workshop program at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design in Washington, DC.

I focus on acrylic painting, mixed media collage techniques, and texture building using layered materials.

January 2020
Girl’s Night (Group Exhibition) — One of three featured artists. Vertigo Art Gallery, Roosevelt Arts District, downtown Phoenix, AZ.

February 2020
Ambiguous Layers (Group Exhibition) — One of several featured artists. Vertigo Art Gallery, Roosevelt Arts District, downtown Phoenix, AZ.

June–July 2020
Inner Child (Virtual Group Exhibition) — One of six featured artists. Presented virtually by Vertigo Art Gallery, Roosevelt Arts District, downtown Phoenix, AZ. (Originally scheduled for a public showing in March 2020; moved online due to COVID-19.)

February–March 2022
Inner Child (Group Exhibition) — One of six featured artists. Vertigo Art Gallery, Roosevelt Arts District, downtown Phoenix, AZ. (Exhibition continuation from 2020.)

September 2022
Brittish Pena Tribute and Memorial Exhibit (Group Exhibition) — Featured work was a portrait honoring the artist. Vertigo Art Gallery, Roosevelt Arts District, downtown Phoenix, AZ.