About Betty...
DREAMWORKS
As an artist, I seek ways to connect with my intuitive self. The images I present here all come out of the creative energy of the subconscious. I think of it as an "underground river," the place where all dreams begin.
To look into that river, I flow watercolor onto treated paper and then let the colors find their natural direction. I observe and manipulate the surface until I start to see figures emerging as if from an alternate reality. Using pastels and pencils to darken areas and to bring out lines, I’ll keep working over the surface until the inner vision is visible to the eye. Though now clearly seen, the figures remain as enigmatic as a dream. Yet like a dream, they can speak to truths beyond words. Each figure seems to inhabit its own universe and tell a story with an unknown ending.
Once the piece is finished, I let go of my own dreams and fantasies and encourage the viewer to interpret it in whatever way has meaning to their own inner life. In sharing these visions, I hope to create a sense of emotional recognition in others. And I hope that these paintings inspire others to look into the swirling waters of their own deep river.
My Work
