Hey there! I’m Beth.
Artist. Teacher. Texpat Francophile.*
I’m a painter of nature & nostalgia, obsessed with the beauty in the details. That’s one way that I describe myself.
Another is that I'm often overcome with anemoia: nostalgia for a time you've never known. I love browsing antique stores and flea markets, admiring pretty household items & clothing from decades before I was born.
The fascinating details and impressive handcrafted nature of everyday objects of the past, built to last and still here to enjoy, continually delight me. Historic architecture, antique decor & housewares, and vintage fashion are my eye candy.
Life’s simple pleasures, such as picking fresh flowers from my garden, or walking to the farmer's market on a sunny day, are my biggest inspirations.
*What is a Texpat Francophile???
It's a name I made up for myself as I make the transition from living in Austin, Texas, USA to a new life as an expat in the Loire Valley of France.
My husband, Patrick, and I are fixing up a maison bourgeoise in the historic quarter of Amboise. She’s a grande dame of the 18th century, created by joining multiple small medieval houses into one large house. She’s higgledy piggledy and full of surprises.
Our dream is to hold art workshops in the salons and garden, once we've restored them to their former grandeur. We’d love to bring people together for creative retreats and unique art experiences - and of course, delicious French food & wine!
Why subscribe?
So many perks! The real question is, why wouldn’t you? Check out what you’ll get:
free subscription - VIP club:
all of our public posts delivered directly to your inbox, so you don’t miss any
a new coloring sheet each month featuring Beth’s art - an easy way to de-stress
mini art meditations - fun, relaxing ways to focus & get your creative juices flowing (no art supplies or special skills needed)
simple art & crafty DIY tutorials
sneak peeks at Beth’s works in progress & upcoming art collections
early access to shop Beth’s original paintings before each limited collection launch
a raffle entry for each painting giveaway (a chance to win every time Beth releases one of her limited collections of art)!
paid subscription - Very VIP club:
all of the above plus...
subscriber-only bonus content: extra coloring sheets, more art meditations, and behind-the-scenes videos
Beth’s sketchbook tours & process videos
in-depth artsy & DIY tutorials (+ access to the full archive)
TWO raffle entries for each painting giveaway!
Your subscription helps fund the restoration & renovation of this amazing house, ensuring that her unique details and historical elements are not lost to time.
Your support will allow us to transform her into an artsy event space where we’ll be able to hold workshops on drawing, painting, writing - any creative topics we dream up - with a variety of guest artists.
Our goal is to share both our love of the arts and our admiration of the French culture with fellow creatives and adventurous travelers - Thank you for being a part of it!
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