Beth Owen

Watercolors

When sunlight catches an ordinary object just so, or when a special color resonates with my soul – that is what captivates and inspires me. Those unexpected moments that reach out and grab your attention and that demand to be painted!

My paintings try to reflect what is special and wonderful about the everyday things that are around us. Sometimes that means pointing out the beauty of a common object. Other times that means suggesting the story behind a normal occurrence.

My materials include Arches 140# Cold Press watercolor paper and professional grade transparent watercolors to achieve rich, vibrant colors that glow with light. I use the traditional watercolor techniques of carefully layering transparent watercolor until the desired richness is achieved and preserving the whites of the underlying paper where white is needed.