Betsy Miller

Artist Statement:

I live in Cobourg, Ontario and started painting in 2008 after obtaining my Fine Arts Certificate from Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario after many years in the Banking industry. I always knew that my heart was not in banking, and my passion was in colour and design.
I originally started painting with palette knife, using acrylics on canvas, and applying layers of contrasting colours. I also experiment with liquid acrylic drip in a gestural style influenced by Jackson Pollack.
Recently I have been using brushes and marks to create colourful contemporary pieces.
Playing with paint has brought me endless hours of pure joy and
as a side benefit, recognition by
many art collectors in North America and Europe.
I have been accepted into many juried shows in Ontario, including the Artist Project in Toronto.
I do not use a reference but am influenced by expressionist painters such Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler, Hans
Hoffman, Gerhard Richter and
many more.
My work continues to evolve in new directions.

Education:

Sheridan College Fine Arts Certificate

Awards & Distinctions:

“Best Imaginative Painting" 2015 Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa Art Assoc.
“Bette" chosen for poster winner Vintage Film
Festival,Port Hope 2016

Exhibitions:

Artist Project 2019,2020
The Church, Colborne 2018 Solo
Campbellford Library 2014 Solo
Accepted into many juried and group shows 2014-2020

Professional/Teaching Experience:

I have been accepted into many juried shows in Ontario.
I have sold over 200 paintings
in the past 8 years including to collectors in Canada, USA, and Europe.
I also hold an annual art show for the hospital and have raised over $10,000 so far from 25% of my sales.

Artistic Influences:

I am influenced by many New York and German expressionist artists including deKooning, Hoffman, Kline, Richter, Mitchell,
Frankenthaler, Motherwell, and many more.