Deborah Koff-Chapin
The Art of Deborah Koff-Chapin ~
Originator of Touch Drawing, Artist, Vocalist, Author and Facilitator
I discovered Touch Drawing in a moment of creative exploration. On the last day at Cooper Union in 1974, I was in the print shop. Instead of wiping an inked plate with a paper towel, I moved my fingertips upon it. Lifting the paper, I saw marks on the underside created by the pressure of my touch. In a joyous opening, my hands danced upon one paper towel after another. I had a profound sense that this process had much greater potential than my own personal use. It felt like a gift to be shared with the world.
From that time on, I poured my soul into Touch Drawing. Over the years my work developed from simple primal marks to evocative transpersonal images. In 1995 and 2000, I published a selection of drawings as SoulCards 1&2. They continue to be used worldwide by a broad range of people including therapists, workshop leaders and creative writers. Portals of Presence: Faces Drawn from the Subtle Realms was released in 2021. In private sessions, I create Inner Portraits that bring into form many dimensions of an individual’s soul. I have also developed the art of Interpretive Touch Drawing at numerous events including the Parliament of the World’s Religions. See my curriculum vitae.In recent years my music has come to the fore with a weekly livestream Song Bath Sanctuary. See my curriculum vitae.
Deborah’s Art Galleries
Conferences Retrospective
Contact The Center for Touch Drawing about originals, including the possibility of arranging an Inner Portrait. If you are interested in ordering a print, write down the code number and click below.
Interpretive Touch Drawing
Through the immediacy of Touch Drawing, I am able to visually portray the content and feeling-tone of a lecture, poetry reading, musical performance or sacred event. I love the collaborative nature of the experience. I have done this for over 800 different presenters at events such as the Parliament of the World’s Religions, Findhorn’s New Story Summit and much more.
Explore the extensive galleries.
Inner Portraits
An Inner Portrait is a series of Touch Drawings that bring into form subtle dimensions of your soul. I create 10-15 Touch Drawings during an intensive 3-hour one-on-one session, in person or online. This is some of the deepest work I do. The images below are selected from Inner Portraits that have the optional addition of color enhancement. Find out more
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Deborah's Videos
The Arts as Sacred Portals to the Soul of Life
https://vimeo.com/588143081 This presentation was part of the Shift Network Sound Healing Summit. Deborah talks about the universal power of the arts for healing, soul development and communion with the sacred
Interview with Nurturing Art by Rita Loyd
Deborah Koff-Chapin BFA is an artist, vocalist, author and teacher. She has been developing Touch Drawing since she came upon it in revelatory play in 1974. Through her years of
Drawing at the Parliament of World’s Religions 2018
Parliament convenings bring together thousands of individuals committed to fostering a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. Often times, individuals and communities are inspired by the spirit and mission of
Strengthening Your Soul Through Creativity
Authentic Messengers Interview A wonderful hour-long conversation with Catherine Van Wetter on the theme Strengthening Your Soul Through Creativity.
Mo Golden of Art Kitchen Interviews Deborah
Mo Golden interviews artist, Deborah Koff-Chapin about her creative process. This is the first of two videos, so check out the next one too. This video series is funded by
Endorsements of Deborah Koff-Chapin’s Artwork
