Beth Larsen

I love exploring the expression of thoughts, experiences and sense of place through abstract paintings and collage. Color, shapes and paint help me communicate when words fall short.  I make multi layered monotype prints which I use in complex collage work, playing with shape, color and texture to express abstract ideas.

To say I am self-taught would be an error. For nine years, I was executive director of a nonprofit art education organization for children. I organized workshops where parents and grandparents were trained to teach art lessons in their children’s classrooms. Each workshop began with a background lecture on the artist / genre being studied. Years of attending inspiring lectures and learning about art history and art-making techniques inform my work. Besides taking local art classes, I’ve enjoyed online classes from wonderful artists all over the world.