Beth has been creating things since she was a young child and began painting in high school. She has an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts and a Master's in Whole Systems Design. She is best known for her colorful expressive paintings of trees, swimmers, and interiors and for her work with incarcerated individuals. Many years ago she was fortunate enough to see the profound impact art can have in people's lives. She taught art to children, as an art docent, in public schools for over 12 years, taught at a juvenile detention center, worked with youth & young adults experiencing homelessness, and currently teaches art to inmates at the Island County jail. Prior to being a full time artist, she created a kids' subscription art box business and ran that company for six years until recently selling it.She shows her work at Columbia City Gallery, in south Seattle and Cultus Bay Glass on Whidbey Island.
Statement
Beth is a mixed media acrylic painter on Whidbey Island. Her work is an exploration into our perception of the physical world, its importance in our lives, and how our understanding is shaped by our environment. She combines vibrant color, value, and texture, to create pieces that balance the representational and abstract. Many pieces contain fascinating paper secrets woven into brushstrokes - look closely. Her goal is to evoke emotion and a sense of exploration, encouraging viewers to contemplate and reimagine their own surroundings.