Nature is my perpetual muse. I work to translate its essence into both three and two-dimensional art. Its awe-inspiring forces and magical essence are conveyed through hues, textures, lines, and shapes. Employing different materials and space conveys a subtle difference in the underlying concepts. Exploring both dimensions offers an enthralling challenge. Setbacks fuel my growth, leading to new creative avenues and enriching exploration.

My fascination with glasswork arises from delving into its intricate processes, merging chemistry and physics. Leveraging my painting background, I work to transcend glass limitations, aiming to represent ideas beyond its materiality. My newest works combine my painting, drawing and glass.

Deborah Ellington graduated from Albion College with a degree in Art Education, later obtaining a M.A. in Painting from the University of Michigan and an MFA in Ceramics from Sam Houston State University.   After college, she taught K-12 in Michigan and ended her career as an instructional dean at Lone Star College in Texas.  In between, she was an art professor and department chair at Lone Star College. Deborah has never stopped teaching. Even after retirement, she teaches fused glass workshops in design, color, painting, and kiln casting. Deborah continues as a working artist with a studio at Silver Street Studios in Houston, Texas.