Featured Cover artist Betty Ann Pedersen
Calls Truth or Consequences Home
By Rebecca Speakes - Truth or Consequences
<center><img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/betty_ann_pedersen_img2.jpg border=1 align=center><br><font size=2 color=black face="Arial Narrow">Betty Ann’s inspiration springs from people, flower gardens, side streets of towns and <br>Native costumes of celebration.</font></center>
Truth or Consequences – A visit to Betty Ann Pedersen’s studio/gallery is like stepping into a vast treasure trove of colorful gardens, quaint village streets, and fascinating folks in their native costumes. Her oil paintings, most of them framed, are hung in multiple rows across every available wall and stacked six deep against the walls. Even the pool table functions as a desk and display rack for her artwork. Each one of the paintings has a story to tell: a memorable trip, an interesting character along the way, a special time with family. Together, they are a celebration of life. Betty Ann clearly loves vibrant color. She freely uses reds, pinks, purples and oranges to define the subjects. Portraits, landscapes, and villagescapes all vie for attention. Each image fills the viewer with a warm cheery feeling, that everything’s right with the world.
Betty Ann’s inspiration springs from people, flower gardens, side streets of towns and Native costumes of celebration. She and her husband, John, have traveled around New Mexico and southern California extensively. Her photographs of people and settings along the way are the basis for many of her paintings. Sidewalk cafes, women in colorful costumes, bustling marketplaces all find themselves into Betty Ann’s artwork, interpreted in her own style. As one views these paintings, one can project oneself into these idyllic settings.
Some of her earliest work is portraiture. One of them, a portrait of her mother, is especially dear to her. As a young woman attending university, Betty Ann told her mother of her desire to be an artist. Doubt and discouragement were what she received. So she plunged into her art and produced many paintings. Finally, she showed the completed portrait to her mother who affirmed “Yes, you ARE an artist!”
Betty Ann has received many more affirmations of her artistic talent throughout her life.
One corner of her studio holds a display board bursting with dozens of ribbons she has won at art shows in New Mexico. “Best of Show,” “First Place,” “Honorable Mention”. The display is as colorful as the paintings they celebrate. Her artwork has appeared on the cover of many publications, including the 2005 Sierra County Artists Directory.
Family is very important to Betty Ann. She glows with pride while describing her 6 daughters, each one very creative. One of them, Linda Hohag, has followed in her mother’s footsteps and is an accomplished artist in oil.
Betty Ann’s artwork is represented in Truth or Consequences at Picture Perfect Art & Frame Shoppe and Ruidoso at Studio W. She has shown in numerous one-woman and group shows around Sierra County. Her resume lists many honors and awards.
To reach Betty Ann, you can call her at 505-894-3999.
Rebecca Speakes is a writer, graphic designer, photographer and quilter who lives in Truth or Consequences.
<center><img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/betty_ann_pedersen_img1.jpg border=1 align=center><br><font size=2 color=black face="Arial Narrow">This Betty Ann’ Pedersen original painting - titled "Senior Folklorica" - is featured on the <br>cover of Steppin' Out's October / November 2007 issue.</font></center>
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10-27-2007, 01:57 PM
On Friday, October 26, 2007, at 04:24 PM, Rebecca Speakes (author of this article) wrote:
Hi Gwen,
I talked to Betty Ann Pedersen yesterday and she said she sold her painting that was on the cover of Steppin' Out!! She was thrilled. A couple from AZ bought it after seeing it on the cover. They went to Picture Perfect and they were sent to Betty Ann's home where the painting is. (was)
Rebecca
Steppin' Out, bi-monthly guide to arts & events www.SONewMex.com (http://www.sonewmex.com/)
505-835-2127
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10-27-2007, 02:17 PM
And on Satuday, October 27, at 8:42 a.m. Pengwen replied...
Hi, Rebecca,
That is so COOL!!! Thanks for sharing that information!
Gwen
Steppin' Out, bi-monthly guide to arts & events
www.SONewMex.com (http://www.sonewmex.com/)
505-835-2127
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Calls Truth or Consequences Home
By Rebecca Speakes - Truth or Consequences
<center><img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/betty_ann_pedersen_img2.jpg border=1 align=center><br><font size=2 color=black face="Arial Narrow">Betty Ann’s inspiration springs from people, flower gardens, side streets of towns and <br>Native costumes of celebration.</font></center>
Truth or Consequences – A visit to Betty Ann Pedersen’s studio/gallery is like stepping into a vast treasure trove of colorful gardens, quaint village streets, and fascinating folks in their native costumes. Her oil paintings, most of them framed, are hung in multiple rows across every available wall and stacked six deep against the walls. Even the pool table functions as a desk and display rack for her artwork. Each one of the paintings has a story to tell: a memorable trip, an interesting character along the way, a special time with family. Together, they are a celebration of life. Betty Ann clearly loves vibrant color. She freely uses reds, pinks, purples and oranges to define the subjects. Portraits, landscapes, and villagescapes all vie for attention. Each image fills the viewer with a warm cheery feeling, that everything’s right with the world.
Betty Ann’s inspiration springs from people, flower gardens, side streets of towns and Native costumes of celebration. She and her husband, John, have traveled around New Mexico and southern California extensively. Her photographs of people and settings along the way are the basis for many of her paintings. Sidewalk cafes, women in colorful costumes, bustling marketplaces all find themselves into Betty Ann’s artwork, interpreted in her own style. As one views these paintings, one can project oneself into these idyllic settings.
Some of her earliest work is portraiture. One of them, a portrait of her mother, is especially dear to her. As a young woman attending university, Betty Ann told her mother of her desire to be an artist. Doubt and discouragement were what she received. So she plunged into her art and produced many paintings. Finally, she showed the completed portrait to her mother who affirmed “Yes, you ARE an artist!”
Betty Ann has received many more affirmations of her artistic talent throughout her life.
One corner of her studio holds a display board bursting with dozens of ribbons she has won at art shows in New Mexico. “Best of Show,” “First Place,” “Honorable Mention”. The display is as colorful as the paintings they celebrate. Her artwork has appeared on the cover of many publications, including the 2005 Sierra County Artists Directory.
Family is very important to Betty Ann. She glows with pride while describing her 6 daughters, each one very creative. One of them, Linda Hohag, has followed in her mother’s footsteps and is an accomplished artist in oil.
Betty Ann’s artwork is represented in Truth or Consequences at Picture Perfect Art & Frame Shoppe and Ruidoso at Studio W. She has shown in numerous one-woman and group shows around Sierra County. Her resume lists many honors and awards.
To reach Betty Ann, you can call her at 505-894-3999.
Rebecca Speakes is a writer, graphic designer, photographer and quilter who lives in Truth or Consequences.
<center><img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/betty_ann_pedersen_img1.jpg border=1 align=center><br><font size=2 color=black face="Arial Narrow">This Betty Ann’ Pedersen original painting - titled "Senior Folklorica" - is featured on the <br>cover of Steppin' Out's October / November 2007 issue.</font></center>