Beauty Found in Everyday Moments
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Welcome to the Painted Pause Collectors Club — artful moments of peace, inspiration and beauty, sent gently to your inbox.
A quiet space created for those who believe that art isn’t just something you see… it’s an intentional interruption to the noise of everyday life, and something you feel, and experience every day.
TESTIMONIALS
Curious what it would be like to work together?
Well, take their word for it --
I love working with Debbie Viola. In addition to being a talented artist, she understands an interior designer's process and knows how to interpret our concepts and design directions. I have worked with Debbie on several successful custom collaborations and find her to be flexible and very easy to work with. Talent, experience and flexibility...working with Debbie is a winning combination!
Robin Baron President, Robin Baron Design Inc. Past-President ASID NY Metro
Debbie’s intuitive paintings are a natural extension of being an award-winning fine finish painter and surface designer. Her refreshing use of color captivates and pulls you in, whether it’s soft and blended, or determined and bold.
Debbie’s creative solutions to the most challenging design dilemmas keep her at the top of her field. Her ability to utilize the perfect blend of colors and organic texture, whether dimensional or visual, come into play whether she is designing a unique finish for walls and other surfaces, or creating custom fine art for you or your client’s space.
Her unique skill set of being a master in faux finishes gives her superior expertise in which to create art with the same unique attributes and qualities; her paintings are like taking a slice of a wall and putting it on canvas.
Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts
You should know that Debbie is an honest, talented and experienced faux finisher and prolific artist. She and I have worked on many jobs together and there has always been only positive feedback about her work and her demeanor from our mutual clients and Interior Designers. All the work is truly beautiful and I recommend her on a weekly basis. She loves to create and does so with pride and expertise. The variety of her finishes are impressive since she regularly continues her education throughout the USA. I am confident you would be pleased with a decision to use Debbie on your job.
Nancy Ganzekaufer, Art Consultant, Business Coach & Body Language Trainer
Once in a while you are fortunate enough to be wowed to the extent that you have complete trust in a person’s competence from the start. Thank you Debbie, for helping complete our dream kitchen renovation and the rest of your artisan work exactly how we had anticipated.She is remarkable in her talent as well as personality. We were ‘wowed’ from the minute we saw her work at the Malibu Diner in NYC and the feeling was reinforced on her website.
I know it sounds corny but your work in the Malibu showed so much sensitivity, attention and love, that it totally grabbed my attention and I then went on my own little trek to locate you. With the risk of slightly embarrassing you I want anybody to know that you are a special talent and special lady with a special back story for those who chance to follow a dream and realize it. I know you are modest to your accomplishments but what you have done is nothing short of awesome and I wish you all the success and publicity that you deserve.
Bill Hach
Debbie Viola is that wonderful combination of amazing talent and the most generous nature! She is honored with awards for her talent, her professionalism and her spirit of giving. To have her work or art in your home would be to have it graced with her spirit. I cannot recommend her more highly.
Julie Schuster, Julie Schuster Design Studio Past President of Interior Design Society, NYC Chapter
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!! Your work far exceeded our expectations. Everything came out spectacular – we still can’t believe it’s our home. From day one you were a pleasure to work with. That combined with your professionalism and efficiency was truly unbelievable. Once again thank you for all you’ve created. Bruce & Joyce Jacobs
Debbie Viola, your inspiration, calming voice with soothing background music, a palette of many colors, female version of Bob Ross with her holding of brushes like they are feathers, sharing some of her family stories, her creativity outside of her studio and into private homes, a smile that just warms your heart and last but not least an artist. So glad I found you one very early morning. Dorothy Lynn Rose
New Paintings. New Possibilities.
Experience the beauty. Live the art. Surround yourself with what moves you.
Originals
There’s a quiet magic in owning an original painting. Every brushstroke holds a moment of inspiration, a whisper of emotion, and the energy of a life lived with intention. When you bring an original into your home, you’re not just adding beauty to your walls — you’re inviting in a story, a feeling, and a piece of the heart that created it.
Fine Art Prints
Fine art prints make it easy to surround yourself with beauty and meaning. Every print is carefully created to capture the heart and soul of the original painting — so you can carry the feeling, the color, and the quiet magic of Debbie’s work into your own space.
As Seen On
Meet the Artist– Debbie Viola
I’m Debbie Viola, an intuitive artist based in New York, inspired by the beauty found in everyday moments, the serenity of nature, and the transformative power of creativity.
My path to becoming a full-time artist was anything but traditional. After decades in a corporate career, I made a life-changing decision on 9/11/01 to walk away and follow my passion for creating art that brings peace, joy, and soulful connection into the world.
Guided by intuition and a love of luminous color, soft textures, and soulful expression, I create serene one-of-a-kind paintings that invite you to feel the beauty and truly live the art.
My work explores themes of renewal, resilience, and the simple beauty that surrounds us each day. For me, art isn’t just something you look at—it’s something you live with and feel. Every piece is an invitation to pause, breathe, and bring more beauty into your life.
