An accomplished realistic and impressionistic artist, Betty has been recognized with national and international awards. She has been juried into shows from New York to New Mexico, and is a Pastel Society of America Signature Member, International Association of Pastel Societies Master Circle and Degas Pastel Society Member. She has recently studied in Juried Master Residency with Steve Aimone.
Statement
"Art is a way to express my innermost feelings, with my studio being a place to lose myself in just painting. When I go to the canvas and begin to create, it is easier to communicate through the art than in a conversation. My art depicts personal feelings through the language and expressions of color, strokes and marks instead of words. My intention is to invite the viewer to slow down and also find their feelings as they travel through the artwork. I paint with mixed-media, pastels, oils, inks and acrylic, with no thoughts as to the colors or composition .... resulting in authentic and intuitive works."
The power of nature, daily life and beauty that surrounds me is my inspiration. My art - whether abstract expressionist or landscapes - captures and expresses feelings through unencumbered use of color, technique and media resulting in honest authentic intuitive works. The art captivates and invites the viewer to travel through the artwork, to enjoy the power and energy or sweetness and shyness of the work, with the viewer choosing to find their own expression of feelings.