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Encouraged by my parents to draw, paint, and
appreciate art at a very young age
I knew I was destined to become an artist.
I was born in Charleston, South Carolina and
graduated from Florida Southern College in l980 with a Bachelor of Art
Degree. I married my high school sweetheart, a navy pilot, and had an
adventurous life living in California, Hawaii, Texas and Florida.
In 1990 my family settled in Orange Park, Florida.
I became an active member of The Florida Watercolor Society, The
Jacksonville Watercolor Society, The St. Augustine Art Association, The
Clay County Art Enrichment program for children, and The Art Guild of
Orange Park (www.artguildoforangepark.com)
where I served as president for two years and for whom I am currently
publicity chairman.
My paintings range from
florals, tropical scenes and landscapes to still lifes and portraiture.
I truly love it all! The more I paint, the bolder I become with my
color, design and composition.
Art appreciation and
consistent painting habits are both an on-going learning process. I
have gone to many workshops and classes, but I must credit a local
artist and teacher, Gloria Travassos, for many of my accomplishments as
an artist. She has taught me the importance of having good reference
material, value sketches, strong compositions, and patience for creating
a successful painting. Beth has taken numerous art workshops with
artists Mary Whyte, Pat Weaver, Arne Westerman, Alex Powers, Betsy
Dillard Stroud, Don Andrews, Morgan Samuel Price, Gerald Brommer and
Mary Ann Beckwith.
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