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!

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Brushstrokes of Conservation: Painting the Piping Plover
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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.

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