Deborah Ussery

Acrylic painting, watercolor, mixed media, jewelry, pottery

I have been painting and making jewelry for more than 25 years, but I really ratcheted up my game after retiring in 2019. For my jewelry, I concentrate on sterling and fine silver, copper, and semiprecious stones. My style is eclectic, and I think of it as wearable art. I also dabble in pottery and like to incorporate ceramic beads in my jewelry. In my two-dimensional artwork, I use acrylics, watercolor, markers, charcoal, and pencils, My paintings/mixed media pieces are abstract, surreal, textured, and tactile. I think the word that best describes most of my art is whimsical.

Artist Bio

In my working career, I was a writer, editor, and fund raiser. I have a long history of volunteering, dating back to my teens. Pre-Covid, the only formal training I had in the arts was metalsmithing classes. During Covid, I took a number of online classes, and, in 2025, I took pottery classes and began making hand-built pottery. When not creating art inside, I enjoy creative gardening, kayaking, and hanging out with my critters. I have been a docent with Alamance Arts for more than 7 years.