Deb Kraska
Curator
Deb Kraska is a mixed media artist, teacher, and creative encourager who finds endless inspiration in nature, meaningful relationships, and the beauty that can emerge from life’s difficult seasons. Through expressive florals, layered textures, and intuitive painting, her work tells stories of hope, resilience, and new beginnings.
Before becoming a full-time artist, Deb spent more than two decades as a teacher, an experience that continues to shape the way she approaches creativity and connection. Today, she shares her love of art through workshops and classes, helping others explore their own creativity with curiosity and confidence.
Deb is also a regular creative contributor on a local television lifestyle show, where she shares approachable art, DIY, and creative living ideas. Whether she is painting, teaching, or encouraging another artist, Deb hopes people leave feeling inspired, supported, and a little like they’ve just spent time creating with a friend.
As a curator for The Turquoise Iris Journal, Deb brings that same spirit of connection and encouragement to discovering and celebrating the stories, perspectives, and creative work of other artists.
Journal Appearances by Deb Kraska
Digital Content by Deb Kraska
Layering Paint for Rich Autumn Texture: A Mixed Media Technique Guide
Artist and Turquoise Iris Journal curator, Deb Kraska, finds inspiration in the textures, colors, and small details of the natural world. In her mixed media work, layers do more than build a surface. They help tell the story of a place, a season, and the feeling...
Podcasts with Deb Kraska
How to Reinvent Yourself Without Waiting for Perfect with Artist Deb Kraska
What if the life you're dreaming about is waiting on the other side of one brave decision? In this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, Dionne Woods sits down with artist, educator, and entrepreneur Deb Kraska for a heartfelt conversation about courage, creativity,...