Bette Naughton                                                                                  

 








Artist Statement

Life’s moments and capturing them is what inspires and drives me to create.
Nature, whether human or environmental, is a continuous resource of ideas.
Painting allows me to explore these moments and share my inspiration with others.
This exploration enables me to artistically express memories, feelings and emotions
experienced during life’s precious moments. Waves crashing to the shore,
the experience of loss, the unknown, or a childhood memory are played out on the
canvas as a dialogue between the depths of my mind, its memories, hopes, dreams
 and fears, and the canvas transpire.

Conceptual, realistic and surreal describe the styles in which I paint. Sketching and
journaling allow me to refine my ideas and vision prior to the artistic process of creating an
artwork. Working in traditional painting mediums, I explore themes using my
imagination and whatever creative methods are needed to communicate my ideas. 
Arranging visual elements in over lapping layers allows me to communicate a
story as the narrative unfolds. The goal of creating is to allow the viewer to
experience the moment that I was compelled to delve into on the canvas. Some
moments are simple and pure, while others are complicated and perplexing
conversations with the self.

It is the special moments in life that we remember more than any thing else.
I love contemplating and painting the moments that make life so special, these occurrences
demand our attention. Creating meaning in my art, be it from the past or present, allows me
to extend and enrich my experiences through my work.
Bette's work has been exhibited in many juried shows throughout Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania. She has exhibited at the Philadelphia Sketch Club, the Art of the State, Pennsylvania Show, Historic Yellow Springs, Camphill Soltane, The Hill School, Chester County Art Association, Delaware Community College and other regional exhibitions.  

Bette Naughton Exhibiting at Redmond & Students:Invitational Exhibition Wayne Pennsylvania  2/17/2026-3/14/2026
Bette Naughton at the Column Classics Art Show West Chester, Pennsylvania March 2015-2025
Bette Naughton at The Painted Bride Art Center "Clothesline Muse Exhibit" March 2014
Bette Naughton at the Column Classics Art Show West Chester, Pennsylvania March 2014
Bette Naughton at the Chester County Art Association Faculty Show March 2014
Bette Naughton was recently chosen as a "Regional Emerging Artist" in the 215/610 Show, juried by art critic Donald Kuspit  2013.
Bette Naughton Yellow Springs Art Show, Pennsylvania 2000-2003









                             
                             

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