Each person is an artist of their own life.

~ beth vendryes williams

My work grows out of a daily practice of journaling—of slowing down and becoming present. Through sketches, notes, and snapshots made wherever I am, I capture overlooked moments of everyday life and the quiet beauty hidden within them. These fragments become a way of honoring the shared experience of simply being human.

My current series, Refuge, explores this awareness as a place of compassion—for ourselves and for others. Working fluidly across graphite, watercolor, and other media, I follow what best serves the moment. Being present, attentive, and true to my vision is at the heart of everything I make.

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View fullsize A spark for the universe. https://bethvendryeswilliams.com/blog/paintingsparkfortheuniverse. #blog #thomasberryplace #oilpainting #portrait #universe #eco #passionist #culturalhistorian
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View fullsize Thank you so much for all of texts, visits, happy birthday songs and phone calls to remember this fun day. I was so honored to hear from you and was definitely showered with gorgeous flowers and a box of handmade chocolates from #Bluebird in Oyster B
View fullsize I’m so happy to announce that my work will be shown at The Ukraine Show with Boom Contemporary (@boomcontemporary). The online exhibition is inspired by the bravery of Ukrainian citizens worldwide and the desire of the gallery and artist to sho
View fullsize “hose tall thin “rapscallions” 22x15 inches, watercolor and crayon on paper Inspirations…. I notice everyday things can be so beautiful, but often not noticed due to more “important “ things. I look to Cezanne f
View fullsize Lettuce begin by giving thanks 1009 I am amazed at the sculptural beauty of lettuce and its fragile but life-sustaining gift of wellness. The ritual of rinsing and drying in preparation gives me time to reflect on the tiny seed that began its very
View fullsize hot off the press⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So inspired by the freshness and flavor of locally grown vegetables and fruits, the farmers of our CSAs !!(Community Supported Agriculture), Last summer I began to paint the foods before we ate them! Their elegant shapes a
View fullsize Oh, happy spring !!! I saw this group of beauties gifting them to you! A bouquet of hope and compassion from my eyes to yours.💜bvw⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ " I do not think a day passes in my life in which I fail to look with fresh amazement at the miracle of
View fullsize " I do not think a day passes in my life in which I fail to look with fresh amazement at the miracle of nature. It is there on every side. It can be simply a shadow on a mountainside, or a spider’s web gleaming with dew, or sunlight on the
View fullsize “Breathe in the freshness of the day! Take a moment . It is important for you!” beth vendryes williams —————————— #springgardenprep #rhododendrons #oysterbayny #gratitudequote
View fullsize Before going on the wall and waiting patiently! #findingrefugewithin