Deb and her friend Indy.

Deb Komitor

Artist's Statement

Now in my fifth decade, in this body, on this planet I feel like I am shedding an old heavy overcoat that is worn and dusty and itches. I feel a freedom to create works of art that are full of a joyous spirit skipping across the canvas! I leave the angst to be created by others. These narrative paintings are the story of this souls' journey.

Artist's Biography

First of all let me just say I can't not do art. It makes me cranky. My art has been with me my whole life. Maybe it was my way of carving out a niche in a family of three older brothers. I express myself through my art by painting from the heart. I create my own worlds, my own perspective. I want the viewers to come away seeing this world in a magical surreal way.

Growing up in the Midwest I never felt I belonged. My soul found its true home when we moved to Colorado Springs in 1996. I feel my spirit can soar here. The nature, legends and lore feed my creativity and make my colors sing!

In my artistic journey I keep myself open to ideas and get out of my own way to let the creative energy flow. One of my favorite quotes is," Art is the achievement of stillness in the midst of Chaos" by Saul Bellow. In quieting down the hectic chaotic life around us there is this stillness where creativity dwells. It is from this place that I create my art.

Sample Art Work

Awakening to Joy, painting by Deb Komitor.

Awakening to Joy

Being in the Flow of Peace, painting by Deb Komitor.

Being in the Flow of Peace

Bringing Home The Moon, painting by Deb Komitor.

Bringing Home The Moon

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Current Exhibit

"Traditions in Transition". Show opens August 27th and runs through September 17, 2010.

Call for Artists / Entries

"Mardi Gras/Carnivale" - all-media exhibit including mask makers, photographers, painters, potters, sculptures, jewelers, crafters, textiles, clothiers, performers. Call for Entries information available here.

Calendar

Fall / Winter 2010 class plus 2010 workshop schedules are now available!

September 24th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Pikes Peak Studio Tour Preview with studio artists hallway show "On the Road"

October 29th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Dia De Los Muertos. Call to Artists Juried Show with studio artists hallway show "Skeletons in the Closet"

November 26th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
December Holiday Miniature Show $50 ticket auction

January 28th, 2011
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
January Mardi Gras Call to Artists Juried Show

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Cottonwood Center for the Arts has artist studios available for rent.