Deborah L. Chabrian always knew from a young age that she would be an artist. Starting at eleven years of age, she began winning awards for her work. Her talent blossomed through the encouragement of her art teachers and her work was recognized with numerous local and national awards (including Hallmark's National Gold Medal and Honor Prizes). A full scholarship took her from the small town of Barrington, Illinois, to New York City, where she studied at Parson's School of Design and in the studio of Burton Silverman.

Deborah's artistic recognition is far-reaching. Chosen by highly selective juried competition, her work has been featured in the annual exhibitions of The National Academy of Design (New York City), the National Watercolor Society (Fullerton, CA), the American Watercolor Society (New York City), The Society of Illustrators (New York City), and the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Annual Exhibition (New York City). She is the recipient of the National Galleries Endowment Award, one of the highest honors given by the National Watercolor Society. Deborah was also a recent award winner of the National Portrait Galleries Annual Exhibition. Her paintings have been featured in leading fine art magazines including American Artist's and Watercolor. She is one of the twelve artists profiled in a watercolor book edited by Stephen Doherty, the Editor-in-Chief of American Artist called Easy Solutions: Color Mixing.

Working in the challenging medium of watercolor, Deborah uses its painterly subtleties to create intricate patterns of light and color. She is a master of the changing emotions of light, illuminating her subjects to invoke a warm, unforgettable mood. In describing Deborah's work, Victoria magazine wrote: "It's little wonder that this Connecticut artist's paintings seem so true to life. As soon as she sees the perfect scene, she races with the changing light to capture moments both fleeting and real....It's the ordinary scene that becomes extraordinary."

Deborah works from her studio in an 18th century farmhouse that she has lovingly restored with her husband/artist, Ed Martinez. Their home, which they share with their two children, has been showcased in Old House Interiors, American Home Style, and Victoria magazines. Deborah paints for private commission as well as for gallery shows and juried exhibitions. Deborah's paintings are displayed in numerous private and corporate collections in the United States and abroad.