Deborah Vass is a writer and visual artist whose work uncovers the overlooked histories of women artists and the imprint of landscape on their creative lives. Her current project brings renewed attention to twentieth‑century women artists and illustrators whose contributions have slipped through the cracks of art history and whose voices deserve to be heard again. She approaches these stories through the dual perspectives of writer and practising painter, publishing a fortnightly Substack series, Still Sketching, which brings together research, reflection and a deep love of landscape.
Before returning full‑time to her own creative practice, Deborah taught English in secondary and adult education, sharing her love of reading and storytelling – an experience that continues to shape her work. She now lives and works in the market town of Diss, Norfolk, and when not in her studio or at her desk, can usually be found walking the countryside with a sketchbook in hand.
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Represented by Louise Buckley