As Artist in Residence at Boise First Congregational, United Church of Christ, I create art for Holy Week, the observance of events in Jesus’ life, including Palm Sunday and Good Friday, culminating in Easter. This year I invited another artist in the church, Emily Blosser, to create an offering. It was a good decision. More […]
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Betty Hayzlett was an inspiration to me back in elementary school when she was an “Art Mom” for her son Stephen and my 6th grade class here in Boise, Idaho. Betty showed us how to make homemade paper, my first experience with fiber art. Betty’s encouragement of my artistic direction was extremely positive. This article
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2024 might be a promising year – however, it begins in the middle of warfare. As an artist and a person of conscience, I cannot ignore the long and brutal daily suffering of so many. From the vantage point of my safe and relatively prosperous life, I see the suffering, but like so many, I
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Welcome to Gretty Beth Arts’ Advent 2023 paintings! As Artist in Residence at my church, I love to create artwork for this season leading up to Christmas! I made four paintings spanning the four Sundays before Christmas with the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each of these paintings began as a block of
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Eighteen members of Boise First Congregational, United Church of Christ shared their artistic interpretations of Romans 15:13 on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Rev. Rob Tulloch chose the scripture before he ended his time with the church, as a kind of farewell ministry. The scripture reads as follows: “May the God of hope fill you with
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On Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10 am, I will be curating a show of artistic interpretations by the congregation of a passage of scripture at Boise First Congregational, United Church of Christ. (Located at 2201 W Woodlawn Ave, Boise, ID 83702.) Congregants meditate on a passage of scripture, chosen for the show, and create
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So, in my efforts to create some Advent paintings for this year, I had several false starts, and one of them became an unexpected painting on its own, not part of the series. This post is about the evolution of this happy accident. The Origins of My Unexpected Painting I thought I’d play with a
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I paint, carve, collage, and burn on wood and make woodblock prints. This article explores how I use wood to create unique prints and carved wood paintings. If you follow along, you’ll learn a thing or two about how to create carved wood paintings for yourself! How to Create Carved Wood Paintings: Step by Step
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For the month of July, I will have my work up at Roots Zero Waste Market if you want to come peruse the produce, get a snack at the deli, and see some art, all while being environmentally friendly! There’s also an opportunity to sign up for a woodblock printmaking and collage class happening at
Meditations: A Show at Roots, and an Art-Making Class Opportunity Read More »
The 32nd Annual Art and Roses fine arts event is happening Sunday, June 4 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in Julia Davis Park next to the Boise Art Museum and Rose Garden. I will be there in booth #6, near the museum entrance, selling original art, prints, and cards! Here’s a photo from last
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