About Deby

I’m Deby Dearman—
an artist, lyricist, and worshiper
with a lifelong pull toward beauty
in all its forms.

Because my father was in the military,
much of my childhood was spent overseas—

wandering cobblestone streets in Italy,
standing beneath Juliet’s balcony in Verona,
and quietly taking in the textures, colors,
and wonder of places that felt
like living storybooks.

Those early years left their mark.

They shaped the way I see the world—
and the way I create.

My creative life has unfolded
in many seasons—

on stage,
in music,
through photography,
and now, through paint.

Alongside my husband Kirk,
I’ve written songs that have traveled
far beyond us,
and together we helped co-found Project Exalt—
using the arts as a way to glorify God
across Europe.

There came a season
when my voice changed—
and with it, my direction.

And in that quiet turning,
painting became a new language.

A way to speak
through color and texture,
through stillness,
through the gentle unfolding
of something deeper.

Now, whether through music,
art, or story,
my desire is simple—

to create space
where beauty can be felt,
where hearts can rest,
and where something sacred
can quietly awaken.

If you find yourself here,
browsing a painting,
listening to a song,
or simply lingering for a moment—

I hope you encounter
peace,
presence,
and a renewed sense of wonder.