Debra Long is an emerging Edmonton-based watercolour artist whose creative journey began after a rewarding career in engineering and science. Though not formally trained in fine arts, she has developed her practice through local workshops and classes, building on a lifelong appreciation for visual detail and structure.

Drawing from her Alberta roots, Debra focuses on people and places that carry personal meaning. Her portraits often reflect quiet, introspective moments, with an emphasis on realism and mood. Working from photographic references, she uses watercolour’s luminous qualities to explore light, expression, and emotion.

Debra is also a member of the Alberta Community Art Clubs Association (ACACA), and is actively involved in group exhibitions and continues to explore new directions in her work.

Select Awards
2025 Royal Talens Award, Open Water 2025, Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour, Halifax NS
2025 Martha Houston Memorial Award, ACACA Alberta-wide Show, Edmonton AB
2025 Advanced Category Award, ACACA North Zone, Hinton AB
2025 People’s Choice Award, “Body Language” Allied Arts Council, Spruce Grove AB
2025 Top Finalist, “On the Edge” Edmonton Art Club, NOA Gallery, Edmonton AB
2024 Top Finalist in two entries, “The Miracle of the Portrait” Portrait Society of Canada, online
2024 Intermediate Category Award, ACACA North Zone, Camrose AB

Debra currently holds the position of Consultant and Recording Secretary for the Edmonton Art Club.