My passion for art has been a part of who I am.

I think I always had a painting in my head. I have been drawn to the sense of color and design, even from early years as I watched my Mom use her giftedness with wardrobes, floral, and home decor. Like my Mom, I had an attraction to beauty. I enjoyed the challenge of finding ways to create through teaching, running a business, or parenting three daughters.

It wasn’t until retirement though that I actually picked up a paintbrush. My first classes and paintings were done in acrylic, mostly through the outstanding instructors at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) here in Michigan. The inspiration is limitless as my focus has changed and I see the world through the eyes of a painter. I’m so thankful to God that I’m able to experience His Beauty.

Awards

2022 Juried Entry “Reflections” BBAC

2021 Award Winner at BBAC, for “Tulip Time” & “Glory Past”

2020 Award winner at BBAC, for “Serenity”

2018 Juried Entries at The Birmingham Community House, for “Moo-ve Over” & “I See Ewe”

Betsy has dedicated herself as a painting student at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center since 2018. Previously she studied at The Community House in Birmingham, in addition to taking private lessons from an accomplished artist.