We are excited to introduce the newest artist in our gallery: Betsy
Thompson. Betsy has been a long time friend of Edith & Edna's (as
well as a short-time employee) and we couldn't be more thrilled to see
all of her wonderfully creative collages hanging in our basement gallery.
Her work will be on display for the months of September and October.
Here is a little info about the fabulous Betsy:
An educator by training, Betsy Thompson is now a full-time mother, artist, and illustrator living in Portland, Maine. She has a strong background in the arts and has worked in a variety of mediums including printmaking, drawing, watercolor, acrylic, batik, ceramics, and mixed media collage.
One of Betsy’s primary goals as a collage artist is to make art more accessible and to engage her viewers, adults and children alike, by drawing them in through the use of color, movement, shapes, and story-telling. Her work is notable for the use of bright, inviting color, creative energy and whimsical imagery.
Common themes in Betsy’s collages include children and families, the ocean, birds, fruit, fish, Asian motifs, and the idea of home. She is inspired by patterns in nature, organic shapes, vintage and contemporary children’s book illustrations, parenthood, mid-century modernism, expressionism, and her life by the sea.
Tonight is First Friday Art Walk, so come down between 5pm and 8pm for
the opening (plus, there might be a little wine and cheese). Hope to see many of you tonight!
