Love and purpose…What Inspires Me.
I’m Beth, an artist and bird enthusiast. I grew up in Louisiana surrounded by wetlands, which sparked a love for both nature and art. Today, I focus on painting threatened and endangered birds, combining creativity with a mission to help protect them.
If you share a love of wildlife — or just want to learn more about the birds I paint — you’re in the right place. Scroll down for more!
Brushstrokes of Conservation: Painting the Piping Plover
This blog shares the story behind my Piping Plover painting, part of my series on threatened and endangered birds of Texas. From the bird’s delicate beauty and resilience to the way it inspired an intuitive, instinct-driven painting process in my studio, the post reflects on how art and conservation intertwine. The Piping Plover’s symbolism—fragility, balance, and perseverance—resonates both on the canvas and in the natural world.
The Blue Flash of the West: Painting the Piñon Jay
The Piñon Jay: Blue Flash of the West
The Piñon Jay is more than just a beautiful blue bird — it’s a keystone species of the Southwest, carrying pine nuts across the desert and planting the very trees it depends on. Yet this clever, social bird has lost over 80% of its population in the last 50 years due to habitat loss, drought, and climate change. In this post, I share the story of the Piñon Jay, why it inspires my art, and why its future matters for all of us.
Symbolism in the Sky: What Birds Represent in Art and Culture
Discover the rich symbolism of birds in art and culture—from cranes to warblers—and how artists keep their stories alive amid conservation challenges.
Feathers, Tides, and Fragility: The Changing Shores of Our Vulnerable Birds
From the stilt sandpiper’s marathon migration to the piping plover’s delicate beachside nest, shorebirds are living reminders of how precious our coasts really are. Every tide, every footprint, every choice we make matters.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the beauty — and the fragility — of these birds, and I wrote about it on my blog. If you’ve ever paused to watch a bird at the water’s edge, I think you’ll feel the same pull I do.
Where Art Meets Wings
I’ve always loved art and nature, but it wasn’t until recently that I discovered my true calling—painting birds. Growing up in Louisiana’s wetlands shaped my fascination with cranes, waterfowl, and now threatened species like the Piñon Jay. My latest work honors these birds and invites us all to pause and protect the beauty they represent.