Born and raised in Lee’s Summit, Beth studied visual communications at the University of Kansas where she received many awards for her art. She enjoys a creative career in layout and design, digital illustration, and marketing.

Although I started painting in earnest two years ago, I’ve been an artist all my life. As a child, I was always doodling on the programs at church and assignments at school. Yeah, I was that kid: “The kid who could draw.”

I don’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t interested in art. It isn’t just something I do, but a part of who I am.  Most artists can relate: when I display a piece of art, I am sharing a part of my soul.

Specifically, I find myself inspired by the play of light and shadow in a scene. I wondered why. I think the light and shadows of a painting correlate to the light and shadows of your life. The highs and the lows that are universal to all humans.

I’ve only just begun the journey toward actualizing my soul’s creative need, and I’m ready for the next opportunity.