Award-winning artist Debra Trafton creates exquisite paintings that capture the architectural splendor of our esteemed cities, institutions and transportation hubs. With acrylic and gold leaf on large scale canvas or wood, Trafton’s brush gracefully applies sumptuous strokes of color. Her style of painting aims to convey the true splendor and distinctiveness of monumental architecture. The artist articulates certain details in full resolution while letting others meld in an atmospheric impressionism. This approach creates a cavernous sense of space, accentuating more notable architectural elements. Light plays a vital role in each composition. Whether through shadowy grottos and passageways or massive windows streaming with brilliant sunshine, contrasting luminosity infuses Trafton’s art with drama and dimensionality. Her sense of wonder is the backdrop of her rich creative life. Quoting Einstein, she says, “One cannot help but be in awe when contemplating the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.”
Debra Trafton’s paintings have been collected by individuals and corporations in the United States and Asia. She lives and works in Auburn, Maine.