Debbee Lotito
Debbee Lotito is an autodidact painter from Detroit, Michigan. Her creative practice focusses on contemporary abstract expressionism.
Lotito’s work is characterised by highly textured pieces accentuated by chaotic strokes of colours that take the form of figurative or flora imagery. She says, “I enjoy exploring the relationship between various colour harmonies and surface textures.”
Lotito uses a variety of analogue tools to produce her work, including acrylics, watercolour, ink, pastels, and pencil. Her favourite media are acrylics and watercolour because their fast-drying qualities allow her to work quickly and intuitively.
She draws inspiration from a variety of artists, both established and emerging, “Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock would be some artists that I draw inspiration from but just the same, I look to ‘unknown’ artists and find inspiration with their energy as well.”
She earned her degree in graphic design from Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan. Her work is widely exhibited throughout the USA and published internationally. Between 2010 and 2019 she hosted five solo exhibitions and participated in 45 group shows, with the majority occurring in Detroit, Michigan. She continues to maintain an active studio and welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with new clients.