Beth Bathe

From Lancaster PA, Beth’s representational paintings have been described by art critics as “Evoking nostalgia, like that of an old sepia toned photograph, often with just touches of color.” Curiosity about the medium Beth works is often the first question of many viewers. Is it watercolor, is it oil? Beth’s answer: “Somewhat both.” She works with Water Mixable Oil Colors in a limited palette, using brushes and unconventional tools. Beth crisscrosses the country painting en plein air and participates in over ten high-profile juried and invitation national competitions a year. She loves the travel and catching up with her artist friends who are often compared to “carnies” traveling from competition to competition. Beth was a featured artist in the 2018 February/March issue of PleinAir Magazineand in the Dec/Jan 2021 issue in an article about water mixable oil paints.