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My 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 I work with is often the first question of many viewers. Is it watercolor, is it oil? With my answer: “somewhat both.” I paint with water soluble oils, in a very limited tonal palette. My tools include squeegees, toothpicks, paper towels and Q-tips giving my paintings a washy, vintage feel as I carve away the drawing to reveal the painting!

 

About Beth Bathe:

A former graphic designer, Beth Bathe is a plein air oil painter who has garnered acclaim throughout the United States for her representational paintings described by critics as evoking nostalgia. She uses Cobra Water Mixable Oil Colors in thin washes with a limited tonalist palette, using unconventional tools such as squeegees and Q-tips along with her brushes. Her paintings have won numerous awards and honors, and she has been a featured artist in Plein Air Magazine.