Betty's Art Studio

Betty Stephens

309 6th Ave. East
Oneonta, AL 35121
205-274-2061

Email:  cbumpkin@otelco.net

About the Artist

I have always had a desire to paint.  When my last child was out of school I needed something to fill the void, so I decided to pursue my dream of painting.  In January 1975 I had my first lessons from a local artist.  From that day forward my easel has seldom been empty.  There is always a painting on my easel or in my head.  I first started in oils, then acrylics, and then watercolors.  My Husband and I opened a tole painted decorative wood business which we were successful in for 15 years.

I have the love of God in my heart and when I look out I can see the beauty in his creation; and if I can capture just a little of it with my paint brush, I feel happy in my heart.  I try to paint real scenes from photographs my husband has made over the years.  Also I enjoy getting out and painting what I see in nature.

I have studied in seminars with Brenda Harris, Cecil Neal, Donny Fendley, Wayne Spradley, Robert Warren, Tony Couch, and Don Rankin.  I am also scheduled for a 4 day seminar with Dorothy Dent.

I now have 20 students in my studio class at home on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  I also occasionally have a one day workshop on Saturday.  I thoroughly enjoy taking a new teenager and seeing them progress until they can copy my work.  Some have been with me for 2 years.  Several of my former and current students have won 1st places at local juried shows. 

Professional Services Offered Teaches all levels, but loves the beginner student Enjoys teaching children Also Offering Original works of Art in all mediums