Beth Whitney of Downeast Watercolor Painting by Beth Whitney.

Mission	Beth's mission is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ through every aspect of her life. As an artist, she strives to represent His perfect creative work beautifully, accurately, and respectfully. She has at her fingertips a powerful tool with which to show her unique observation of a given scene. Everything about the painting, from the subject to the colors and brushstrokes chosen, works together to present viewers with clear insight to a specific moment of time. They should feel the warmth of the sun, smell the fresh ocean breeze, hear the roar of the crashing surf, and taste the salty seaspray! Beth's hope is that viewers will not only feel a deep connection to the place in her paintings, but be renewed and uplifted by the experience.
Style	Beth's watercolor style is a clean blend of traditional realism and contemporary impressionism depicting Maine gardens, landscapes, lighthouses, and seascapes.
Technique	Beth carefully draws each painting on 140 or 300 lb watercolor paper, over which she adds numerous fine glazes of paint with deliberate brushstrokes. The result is a beautifully detailed scene that comes alive with natural color.
Background	Beth has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Whether hiking in Acadia National Park, searching for moose in Baxter State Park, collecting sea glass on Deer Isle, donning her straw hat for a garden tour, or going for a leisurely boat ride along the coast, Beth is always enchanted by the beauty of Maine. She received her first camera at the age of ten and soon learned that photographing her world was just not enough. She learned how to draw - and then paint - these images. Since then, Beth has been privileged to study with several outstanding artists, including Ken Mike, Donna Wolfe, and Mary Laury. Twenty-something years later, the photographer's eye has become sharper and more focused, and the artist's hand has become more adept at translating these images onto paper in a clean, realistic style.
Education	Beth graduated from Cedarville University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and minors in Bible and History. She went to college with the firm expectation that she would not pursue a formal career in art, but found that she was still irresistibly drawn to it. Her art education is therefore the result of informal studies that will undoubtedly continue throughout her life. Experience is the best teacher.
Exhibitions	Beth's paintings have been exhibited locally through several galleries and numerous outdoor art shows. She most recently enjoyed a solo exhibition in the Presidential offices of the Maine State Senate.
Collections	Beth's work is widely collected and is included in many private collections throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia.