NEW PAINTINGS AT "FUSION HOME": 418 East Main St. Ventura, CA
With a deep appreciation for great design regardless of era, owners Brad and Cynthia fuse contemporary, traditional, asian and european looks with a zen-american lifestyle. Debras is proud to be represented by The Ventura Reporter's #1 voted furniture store as the accents to an eccletic mix of home decor furnishings. www.fusionhomestore.com

1500 PRINTS ORDERED BY THE "VENETIAN" HOTEL AND CASINO :
"The Venetian" has ordered 1500 reproductions of a "Chine Colle" print from Debra's "Flora & Fauna" series. The print will be placed in each room for the viewing pleasure of guests in the new tower currently under construction.
www.thevenetian.com

VEGAS, BABY . . . VEGAS:
The Real World "Palms Casino Resort" has commissioned three new paintings for their famous "VIP Lounge". This Las Vegas icon is one of the most popular among the current reigning hipster crowd from boulevards of Vegas to Hollywood. www.palms.com

DEBRA'S PHOTOGRAPHY GOES TO SEA ON A PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP:
A set of large photographic prints of Debra's digital illustations from the series called, "In Nature" have been selected by Princess Cruises for one of their ships. www.princess.com

TWO NEW RETAIL STORES DISPLAY SCOLARI PAINTINGS:
"Vellum", a modern furniture and art gallery in San Luis Obispo at 672 Higuera St. is now showing some of Debra's new paintings. Several painting from the "Arrangements" series are now available at the select clothing & fine crafts boutique, "Mischief" of 1225 Coast Village Road, Montecito CA.

MORE PAINTINGS PUBLISHED AS OPEN ADDITION PRINTS:
A set of mixed-media paintings on wood panel titled "Morning Garden " and "Evening Garden" have been reproduced as open addition prints for a new collection.

"THE VENETIAN" COMMSSIONS SIX LARGE PAINTINGS BY DEBRA SCOLARI:
One of the top Las Vegas Hotel Casinos "The Venetian" has commissioned six new paintings for several floors in the hotel, They will be installed sometime around August 2005. www.thevenetian.com

SIXTY PIECES INSTALLED AT "THE BELLAGIO" HOTEL BISTRO CAFE:
Three sets of twenty panels composed of large botanicals were painted by Debra for the Bistro Cafe and are now in place for the viewing. www.thebellagio.com

FEATURE FILM "Monster-In-Law" FEATURES SIX NEW PAINTINGS:
Debra's artwork from her series "Surfacing", can be seen in the film "Monster-In-Law" starring Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda which opened May 6th, 2005. www.monsterinlaw.com

DEBRA SCOLARI FEATURED AT ARTEXPO NEW YORK 2005, MARCH 3rd - 6th:
Several new series of Debra's artwork will be shown at one of the best annual art industry expositions. Come see a variety of Debra's wonderful styles all in one place. The expo will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City. For more information call 888-608-5300. www.artexpos.com

COUNTY SUPERVISOR, STEVE BENNETT PICKS DEBRA SCOLARI'S ARTWORK:
Ventura County's Supervisors choose a few "outstanding" artists from their district to be included in the "Supervisor's Select", a show sponsored by the Ventura County Arts Council, Visual Arts committee. The show runs through March 4th, 2005, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm. Location is at Atrium Lobby, Hall of Administration, County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA. For more information call 805-658-2213. www.venturacountyarts.net

OJAI VALLEY INN SELECTS A SERIES OF DEBRA'S PAINTINGS:
The 80-year-old resort will include seven of Debra Scolari's paintings in several public areas of the newly renovated inn. With just a few months remaining before the historic California resort unveils a greatly enhanced and enlarged property. When the current renovation is complete in early 2005, a total of 305 new guest rooms including 60 suites will embody the Spanish Colonial style with a terra cotta, persimmon, cream and blue color palette. Four-poster beds, Spanish style fireplaces, terra cotta tiles in the entrance foyers and bathrooms, colorful hand painted decorative tiles and lanterns will accent the rooms. www.ojaivalleyresort.com

NEW PAINTING WILL BE FEATURED ON THE "MEADOWLARK 26TH ANNUAL- HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS": Sunday Dec 5th 2004, 1-5pm.
A new painting commissioned by Donna Sepulveda Weber can be viewed deep in the heart of Camarillo where you can still experience the feeling of an old world European villa when you step through the iron gates of this exceptional home. A touch of Asian inspiration can be found as well as beautiful hand-paintings, unique wall treatments, and a cozy fireplace. Each and every room leases you yearning for more. For more information click here.

FOUR OF DEBRA'S PAINTINGS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AS OPEN ADDITION PRINTS:
A set of mixed-media paintings on wood panel titled "Sunset Leaves" and "Sunrise Leaves" have been reproduced as open addition prints for a new collection. Two other paintings are due to be released this December.

ELEVEN PAINTINGS IN SUNSET 2004 IDEA HOUSE:
"Designed by Newport Beach, California, architects Dave George and Martin Rincon of Architopia and Santa Monica‚based interior designers Janet Carpenter and Kathy Weber of Artistic Environments, the Southern California Idea House takes inspiration from the 1920s and '30s houses of Los Angeles architect Wallace Neff, who loved Spanish Moorish architecture. It is open 9‚8 Fri, 9‚6 Sat, and 11‚6 Sun through Oct 10. $10, ages 5 and under free. Call 800/786-7375 for directions and more information." By Ann Bertelsen. sunset.com virtual tour

ARTWORK ON THE COVER OF "SUNSET" MAGAZINE:
On the cover of the October issue are two of the eleven featured paintings from the "Sunset Design House" from the "Silhouettes" series. Also look on page 90 to view a set of small mix-n-match painting from her "Arrangement" series. www.sunsetmagazine.com

DEBRA FEATURED IN "LIFESCAPES MAGAZINE":
On the cover of the October/November issue is a detail of one of Debra's paintings from the "Autumn" series. Also look for the "artist profile" to read more about Debra's artwork. www.lifescapesmagazine.com

DIGITAL SHOW "NATURE'S VEIL" FEATURED AT "THESCREAMONLINE.COM":
Fifteen digital images created by Debra Scolari can be viewed on the art & poetry online magazine, "thescreamonline.com" These digital portraits are a visual narration of the chronologies and rhythms of nature. I have chosen the feminine mystique as the protagonist of each story as women represent fertility and the potential of nature. This body of work, Nature's Veils, is inspired by my appreciation of the natural world and the revelation of its intrinsic layering. www.thescreamonline.com