Betty Efferson
An accomplished realistic and impressionistic artist, Betty has been recognized with national and international awards. She has been juried into shows from New York to New Mexico, and is a Pastel Society of America Signature Member and Degas Pastel Society Member. She has recently studied in Juried Master Residency with Steve Aimone.
"Art is a way to express my innermost feelings, with my studio being a place to lose myself in just painting. When I go to the canvas and begin to create, it is easier to communicate through the art than in a conversation. My art depicts personal feelings through the language and expressions of color, strokes and marks instead of words. My intention is to invite the viewer to slow down and also find their feelings as they travel through the artwork. I paint with mixed-media, pastels, oils, inks and acrylic, with no thoughts as to the colors or composition .... resulting in authentic and intuitive works."
The power of nature, daily life and beauty that surrounds us is Betty's inspiration. Her art - whether abstract expressionist or landscapes - captures and expresses feelings through unencumbered use of color, technique and media. Betty's art captivates and invites the viewer to travel through the artwork, to enjoy the power and energy or sweetness and shyness of the work, with the viewer choosing to find their own expression of feelings.
GALLERIES and MUSEUMS
Singulart, Paris, France
Las Lagunas Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL
Lyndon House Arts Center, Athens, GA
Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, LA
Rural Life Museum, Baton Rouge, LA
Shaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge, LA
Studio 9170, Baton Rouge, LA
Studio de Chene, Baton Rouge, LA
National Arts Club, New York City, NY
Lauren Rogers Museum of Arts, Laurel, MS
Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH
Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, Georgia
AWARDS
2022 IAPS Master Circle Award
2022 Abstract Fifth Place, 23rd Annual Pastel 100, Pastel Journal
2021 Iridescence, Juried Exhibition Art and Science Museum, Baton Rouge, LA
2021 Abstract Fifth Place, 22nd Annual 100, Pastel Journal
2020 Abstract Honorable Mention, 21st Annual Pastel 100, Pastel Journal
2019 Pastel Society of Canada President’s Award
2019 Merit Award, River Road National Exhibition, Baton Rouge, LA
2019 Merit Award, Louisiana Watercolor Society, Degas Pastel Society’s National Membership Annual Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
2019 LA Merit Award, Degas Pastel Society, Members Exhibition, Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge, LA
2018 Henri Roche Award, Pastel Society of America Enduring Brilliance Exhibition, National Arts Club, New York City, NY
2017 Third Place Award, The Pastel Journal, 19th Annual Pastel 100 Competition
2017 Award of Excellence Pastel, PAPNM National Show, Santa Fe, NM
