unique soft realism style in paintings and drawings

“Not only does Deb Hoeffner have an incredible artistic range,
there is a superb, often profound depth to everything she does.”

—Cathie Viksjo, Bucks County Town & Country Living

“The eyes in deb’s art capture that spark of life.”

—Cristina Scalese, author of Trucker: The True Story of a Hero Colt

“Deb Hoeffner’s pencil illustrations are beautifully done,
filled with emotion and detail.”

—Marisa Behan, National Center for the Study of Children’s Literature

Welcome to the website of award-winning artist deb hoeffner. Realistic paintings, black and white drawings, and portraits by an artist specializing in people and animals with personality. Traditional mediums of pencil, watercolor, pastel and oils are masterfully used to create realistic yet painterly images in the artist’s own uniquely colorful soft realism style.

Expressive portraits, historical figures, Bucks county images, sensitive drawings, original oil paintings, wildlife art, realistic animal illustration, stock art, signed books and prints all available directly from the artist.
Works in progress photos show the techniques and steps used to create illustrations for books, commissioned portraits and more.